When Matthew, a political and tortured refugee, entered the United States nearly a year ago, he rarely shared his story in front of others. In painful solitude, and with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Matthew yearned to reclaim his identity, confidence, and voice. His story is common among political refugees. Coming from a country rife with civil war and political turmoil, he had hoped that joining the armed forces would give him a better chance to survive. As with many in times of war, just a few months into his service, he was taken captive by opposing forces and tortured. At the close of the war, negotiations were made for his release and he was given a chance to come to the U.S. In the U.S., Matthew joined a BuildaBridge therapeutic art-making class. He began to heal. Reflecting on his journey through the art-making experiences where he could draw his inner thoughts, Matthew found a voice to share his story and even imp...