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Elizabeth Smart opens up to People

I believe Mitchell knew exactly what he was doing, too and I cannot understand why he has not be brought to trial. What is going on with the State of Utah courts and processecutors?

I look forward to reading your story. You are a very brave young woman for being able to share your story in order help others.

I hope the remaining comments here about you and your family are kind.

Best of luck, from someone who understands, from personal experiences, some of the pain you have endured.

What an amazing young woman! I think a LOT of people can learn from her and I am happy to hear that she is sharing her story, especially about her ability to forgive and her inner strength. I am truly impressed.

Thanks for sharing your story. I consider you and your parents very brave people who are trying to do good for our society.

I am so happy things have turned out well for you. You are very brave and I prayed for you. You should be very proud of the woman you've become.

Michael has not been brought up to trial, because he has shown he's not mentally stable enough to have one...........the guys a nut case.
I wish I was as strong as Elizabeth. I have gone through some pretty hard times, like we all have...but I have not been as rock solid.
Your an amazing young woman.........

May I ask WHY this story is again in the news?

Yes, we were all thrilled when Elizabeth safely returned -- but it seems she's being manipulated into some sort of media figure. A pamphlet, now a People cover-story?

Because Elizabeth wanted to share her story to help give hope to other victims.

If Elizabeth being a media figure makes you jealous, that's your problem.

You need to ask yourself "Why?" that bothers you.

I think it would be good therapy for Elizabeth to tell her story and if people ask "Why this story is again in the news?" I can say to you, if you don't want to know more about it, than don't read it. What do you care if she writing about what happened.
Maybe somewhere out there is a girl who could use Elizabeths experiance and deal with her own problems.
Maybe it will give someone the strength they need to make to tomorrow.
Why ask Why!
Hurray for Elizabeth! I'm sorry you had to go through this in the first place.
I hope they keep that crazy man locked up forever.
Nobody deserves to go through something like that!

I have to agree with "Why?", and why is she still in the news. It's great that she returned safely, but please, you just keep dragging this on longer and trying to make money off it. So what is she going to do next?

Reality Racing With Elizabeth And Nick Hogan!
Watch as Hulk Hogan turns green with envy and tries to get into jail to build his street cred!

If Elizabeth wants to be in the public eye for the purpose of helping other children who have been kidnapped, then I say right on. What's wrong with that? It's better and more uplifting than most of the stuff you see on the news these days.

It's not like she's using her time in the spotlight to sell Noni Juice or something.....she's trying to do something nice for other people so give the kid a break!

I find it strange that she has not had any therapy... Wasn't she raped by Mitchell? I would think that because of that, therapy would be needed. That's not something that you can just forget.

Okay, back in the news - 6 years after the real story. Why don't we give as much media attention to those that are still missing? I, for one, will not read any more about her. I am glad that she was returned safely, I am glad that she is getting on with her life - but I still wonder about the ones that are "forgotten" by the press, by their neighbors, by their church, by their country - but not by their family. Pray for them!

I agree.....this story just won't die.

Yeah, yeah, she wants to help people. But what a waste of an article if you don't get the good details everyone wants to know.

Untold Story? Told and retold.

Stories that could help others are good. If you don't want to read it, don't buy the magazine.

The complainers really need to get a life of their own.

Nobody forced you to read this article and nobody is going to force you to read the story in "People."

What I see is a lot of crybabies out there, who've never done anything noteworthy in their lives and who are so driven by jealousy of anybody who has, that all they can do is whine about anyone who they think might be getting more publicity than they (in their jealous little minds) think they deserve.

Elizabeth is a brave, young woman who is doing what she feels is right to help others, probably, in part, as pay back for all of the support that she received when she was going through her own personal hell.

It's sad that some people are so blinded by jealousy, that they can't see that.

I agree with everyone. I think it is great that she is telling her story to others, but she should have done that 6 years ago when it first happened. I also think that it is good that she is getting on with her life, but she has been in the news a ton! I agree with the person who said that we should pray for the "forgotten" kids as well they deserve as much attention as Elizabeth is getting. I have to say honestly she is getting more attention than anyone else who was ever found. Others deserve a chance to tell their stories as well. They might have gone through something similar or even worse...you never know until you ask them about their story. That is just my opinion and you don't have to agree with me if you don't want to.