Trapped In His Body For 12 Years A Man Breaks Free

"What would you do if you were locked in your body, your brain intact but with no way to communicate? How do you survive emotionally when you are invisible to everyone you know and love?"

"That's the first question asked by NPR's new program on human behavior, Invisibilia."

"The first show tells the story of Martin Pistorius, who fell into a mysterious coma as a young boy. He had only one thing left as his mind began to function again — his own thoughts. Here's a glimpse into his story."