Everyone told me not to go. The headlines said “don’t.” I went anyway.

In “dangerous” Haiti I found kindness, humility, and proof that fear is often manufactured.

The hardest journeys rewrite your soul.

Part 1 of my 3-part series is live. Read here:

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I was in a conversation about Maduro being captured.

Some Venezuelans were celebrating — which I completely understand. When someone has harmed your life for years, relief comes first. You shouldn’t have to immediately debate geopolitics while you’re finally exhaling.

Get ready to meet the faces behind the names! This week, I'm dropping hints about the characters in my debut novel. First up: She carries a hidden scar, speaks only when necessary, and has a past shrouded in whispers.

Based on these clues, what's the one question you'd want to ask her?