The emotional toll of prolonged captivity from "summary" of A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout,Sara Corbett
Being held hostage for an extended period of time can have a devastating impact on a person's emotional well-being. The constant fear, uncertainty, and isolation experienced during prolonged captivity can lead to profound psychological effects. In the case of Amanda Lindhout, the main subject of this narrative, her emotions fluctuated wildly throughout her captivity in Somalia. At times, she felt overwhelmed by despair and hopelessness, unsure if she would ever escape her dire situation. The emotional toll of prolonged captivity also manifests in the form of extreme loneliness and longing for human connection. Lindhout describes how she yearned for even the simplest interactions...
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