Survival of the fittest. But in the past year, the reality of my survival has been a painful journey of guilt, reflection, and hope. On June 12, 2016, I escaped Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. I survived, but my friends didn't. I had no outward sign of suffering -- I didn't walk with a limp or need physical therapy.

Source: CNN June 11, 2017 13:07 UTC