Paris attacks: Survivors still rebuilding

THEIR lives changed forever on November 13, 2015, when coordinated jihadist attacks killed 130 people in Paris.

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A pedestrian walks past a makeshift memorial in tribute of the victims of Paris' attacks of November 13, 2015, at the place de la Republique, in Paris, France.

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Eva and Bilal were among the hundreds wounded. Stephane, Eric, Aurelie and Sophie mourn loved ones. A decade later, they share what it means to live on.

“I have a huge scar on my arm,” said Eva, 35.

In summer, she feels strangers staring and has considered reconstructive surgery, but “on black skin, it’s complicated”.

“It’s been 10 years, it’s part of me,” said the Parisian who did not give her second name, publicly sharing her story for the first time.

To rebuild their lives, some survivors and families of victims have found solace in writing, speaking out about their experiences and forging bonds with others who understand what they've endured.

The attacks targeted the Bataclan concert hall, cafes and restaurants in Paris and the Stade de France stadium.

On the now-infamous Friday night in 2015, Eva was celebrating her best friend's birthday at the Belle Equipe restaurant.

She was smoking on the terrace with three friends when Islamic State group jihadists gunned down 21 people.