From Captivity to Freedom: An Interview with Tanya Kach

Welcome to a new season of Faith, Coffee and a Kid. I am having a conversation that's different from any other in this podcast's history.I'm honored to be joined by Tanya Kach, a survivor whose story of resilience and strength is remarkable and unbelievable. Tanya was held captive for ten years in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, beginning when she was just 14 years old by Thomas Hose, a security guard at Cornell Middle School. Her story is one of unimaginable hardship, but also of incredible courage, survival, and ultimately, hope.Tanya has shared her powerful story through her memoir "Memoir of a Milk Carton Kid," and her experience was also brought to screen in the Lifetime movie "The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story." Her courage in sharing her story continues to bring awareness and hope to survivors everywhere.Warning: This conversation touches on difficult topics including captivity, grooming and rape, so please be mindful if you have young listeners nearby or if these topics may be triggering for you.