1 Year Later, Newlywed Boston Bombing Survivor Struggles to Find Closure

It's been one year since bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, and survivors are still coping with the aftershock

"The nightmares alone are really difficult," said Rebekah Gregory-DiMartino, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor. "I wake in extreme panic... I'm sweating, I'm screaming."

She added, "I think we have all this mentality that we have to remain Boston Strong, and most times we feel pretty Boston Strong. But there are days when I don't feel strong at all, and I'm scared to death."

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Rebekah was recently married to Pete DiMartino, who was with her when the bombs exploded on April 15 last year, killing three people and injuring 264 others, most of whom were bystanders. She has been through 16 major surgeries and is expecting to amputate her leg within the next few months. Read more...