A man, who spent 20 years captive in a Connecticut home, has begun to reclaim his life post-rescue by choosing a new name, 'S.' In his first public statement, he expressed gratitude for a birthday celebration he had in the hospital and stated his desire for accountability regarding his prolonged suffering. After being rescued from a fire he set to escape, he revealed the extreme conditions he faced, including malnutrition. His stepmother has been charged with several crimes related to his treatment during captivity.
Please call me 'S.' This is not the name given to me by my parents when I was born. I am choosing a new name for myself, and I will use that name as I reclaim control over my life and my future.
I want people to be held responsible for what happened to me. My name is my choice, and it is the first of many choices I will make for myself now that I am free.
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