“She may have birthed 6 children but she certainly was no mother” I love how she said that !!!

@LaraCroftEyes1

5 жыл бұрын

What is that supposed to mean?

@Stormy_Cloud

5 жыл бұрын

@@LaraCroftEyes1 no mother in any part of this world would treat an innocent child like that

@LaraCroftEyes1

5 жыл бұрын

How did Elizabeth mother treat her?

@rainbowgirlism

5 жыл бұрын

@@LaraCroftEyes1 Good. She had good parents.

@LaraCroftEyes1

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly Elizabeth has good parents

They need to put Wanda back in jail.

@beckgood4064

5 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

@brandybrantner5332

5 жыл бұрын

Charlie Möller right that woman shud not be free

@audrey7025

5 жыл бұрын

The only problem is Double Jeopardy, in the constitution no person can be sentenced to the same crime twice. But i 100% agree that she was a terrible human and should have spent more time in jail

@AllThePeppermint

5 жыл бұрын

Audrey P., I would venture a guess that the poster meant she never should have been released. Smart was robbed of so much by being kidnapped, raped, and tortured for 9 months.

@madisonbarrett6013

5 жыл бұрын

See that’s where the problem lies. Because of our justice system, Someone cannot be charged twice for the same crime twice so she cannot be tried again

i just watched the lifetime movie of her story, when she narrates, she talks as if she has spent the entire time defending herself to everyone. Its not right for anyone to blame her or make her feel like she has done anything wrong. That's just SO not right. she is strong, she is smart, she is a survivor and she is a brave person. *Edit* ~ I put WAS smart. but meant IS smart. :)

@yuzu-ade

5 жыл бұрын

butterfliesinreverse same lol

@aliyahjames2454

5 жыл бұрын

butterfliesinreverse, Agree, but was or is smart.

@firstnoodle1401

5 жыл бұрын

@@yuzu-ade how is it lol

@ceciraegagnon1901

5 жыл бұрын

First Noodle the lifetime movie is AMAZING

@Mr1982bigman

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know people blamed her. How dare they

Blame the perpetrators NOT the victim. Truer words were never spoken. It's NEVER the victims fault.

@lilygracesings135

5 жыл бұрын

i agree especially when it comes to rape. of men or women

@exist_much5625

5 жыл бұрын

@@lilygracesings135 Thanks for including men in this. I don't mean to sound like I'm a male buzzfeed feminist, but thanks for acknowledging that it can happen to both genders.

@IAmHoTSHoTzz

5 жыл бұрын

You know these crimes that the perpetrators had committed ultimately aren't their fault, right? Violent crimes such as this are always committed because they were either abused themselves in some form or another. There's no such thing as free will. It sure is easier to think that someone's responsible for all of it, but that surely doesn't make us a better people. Before anyone starts jumping on me. I'm not defending rape. I'm simply suggesting that hating anyone isn't fair.

@jennifermarie3158

4 жыл бұрын

@@IAmHoTSHoTzz Yes you are defending rape, and it's disgusting. (If you don't want people to "jump on you" for your messed up comment, maybe consider not posting it.) A large part of the population (including myself) had a bad childhood or faced abuse growing up. Yet most of us don't turn around and rape someone or ruin someone else's life. There will always be some excuse to hurt another human, if you look for it. But anyone who criminally hurts or rapes another is completely at fault and should be punished accordingly. Also, until you've been raped yourself, don't tell rape victims that their "hateful feelings" are unfair.

@michelejoubert1649

4 жыл бұрын

T.y.

"It shouldn't matter if I was an innocent 14 year old girl or... a girl working the corner." I love that she said that. No one is ever asking for it and it's never anyone's fault but the attacker(s).

15 years in prison...that's all? Yet, a marijuana dealer gets 25 years to life.....

@paulstevens3723

4 жыл бұрын

in england the penalty for marijuana is a telling of dont even get a fine no way you looking at 25 to life for that

@kayumochi

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulstevens3723 "Three Strikes and You're Out" was once the rage among American politicians and those laws DID give sentences lengthy sentences for cannabis offences.

@vickykrug7499

3 жыл бұрын

she only served 8 years of the 15 year sentence

@sheri4673

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulstevens3723 Different in the US. The mobsters that run this country found a way to profit off of incarcerating people as well as use "harsh" sentences to make themselves look "tough on crime" to the American voter, meanwhile, it is our own CIA bringing drugs into the country. This kind of corruption is what drives the sentencing decisions - nothing to do with "justice" or "rehabilitation". It's a money making industry here.

@flyingchimp12

3 жыл бұрын

a marijuana dealer does not get 25 to life... a drug kingpin yea, the neighborhood dealer, no. Sick of this lie

Great strong woman. Love her

@kimberlydiaz4991

5 жыл бұрын

Real Women Real Stories Pl

@Ada-tv7zl

5 жыл бұрын

And courageous and smart and kind. The list goes on. I wish her all the best!

@kathymoriarty1441

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ada-tv7zl I would have to agree, I hope and pray that more missing children would be found alive and reunited with their families.

@kathymoriarty1441

3 жыл бұрын

I hope and pray that more missing children would be found alive.

What an incredible and inspiring woman. She is the perfect example of not letting abuse and tragedy define you as a person and not perpetuating that abuse to others.

@krissy7342

5 жыл бұрын

James Volk Umm..it is now in the DSM that drug addiction, alcoholism Is a mental disorder, not a moral judgement. Nice try, though!

@amandasmith3504

5 жыл бұрын

@@krissy7342 like we care what the d s m says? Who writes that manual? Academic leftists. What do they want? To pretend that there is no good or evil. That choice isn't part of it. You know the risk of putting the bottle to your lips or smoking or shooting up. You play with fire and you (and often society) pays that price. Yes we all react differently to substances, therefore you do it, you gamble. Learn to think for yourself. Don't have blind faith in acadademia and the govt.

@tenishajamrnjhes4704

5 жыл бұрын

This story touch my heart and I love the way she was real strong

Barzee should never be released

I cannot get enough of Elizabeth Smart's interviews simply because her resilience is clearly miracle. Her mother gave her the best advice, she said, (paraphrasing), "you've given enough to this man, do not allow him to take anymore of you." Beautiful. Wise. Phenomenal.

"It shouldn't happen if I was an innocent 14 year old girl in her house or working in the corner"!

@Fouloul.

3 жыл бұрын

​@Anna Johansson Still, it should not happen ANYWHERE! Nobody said it won't, but it should certainly not. Nobody is living in utopia here, you're justifying the evil by the victims behavior. For example, statistically, the majority of sexual assaults in the world happen in the family circle! Plus, you seem to ignore the fact that people don't chose to work in the corner!

@Fouloul.

3 жыл бұрын

@Anna Johansson Her case is the proof that even the homes aren't safe. Which means a better education and a proper response (education, justice…) to abductions and sexual assaults has to be put in place. No one is saying go around and endanger yourself, what she's saying is no place is safe when they all should be.

"Elizabeth Smart says that she believes her kidnapper, being released from prison is still a danger." Well, why did they say it like that, 'believe'? She doesn't believe she is a danger, Elizabeth KNOWS it's horrible to release this person.

@LifeInPink999

5 жыл бұрын

I guess it has to do with legal issues. Just imagine ending up being sued by the person who raped you... Anyway how is this person free I have no idea I guess USA government doesn't care that an abuser, kidnaper and raper is free that this monster has kids and that they may be put in danger that every single female is put in danger setting free this human garbage. I hope that her picture, name and address are released to public to stay away from her.

@christianone6611

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, and IMMEDIATELY after saying that, Gayle talks about interviewing her WHERE SHE LIVES IN UTAH...SHOWING HER LOCATION, TELLING HER LOCATION! Are you kidding me? Don't show and tell the released dangerous person EXACTLY where to find her! Geez! They could have interviewed her anywhere without telling the whole flipping world. Gaaaahhh!! 😱🙄🤐😟

@patriciorodriguez1020

4 жыл бұрын

Belive its personal, its subjective... she cant sue her for defamation...

@crybaby3710

2 жыл бұрын

The only other word they could've put is "thinks" and thinks and believes are synonyms it doesn't sound wrong or weird at all, it's literally the only way they could've said that

Elizabeth Smart AF

@apatheticpanda182

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@cheyennekohler1062

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

She is so eloquent and speaks so clearly on the topic. Her points about her kidnapper not being a mother and her own potential misgivings about other survivors had she not been in the situation were earth shattering to me. Excellent point about being in your bed or being on the corner. No one deserves it no matter what.

When children are truly loved they believe in themselves. I would be proud to be so courageous.

All abuse survivors, if they speak out, will encounter the ignorance of this world. Further traumatized, the survivor gets the message that silence is safety. Times up for blaming crime victims for the actions of criminal minds. Stupid questions and remarks will be ignored.

Goodness Elizabeth is the epitome of strong woman

It's about the fact that she still carries around the religious manifesto that Brian wrote to this day, fifteen years later. When Elizabeth wrote about how she was feeling about her last parole hearing that she accidently missed, Wanda's own daughter commented on Elizabeth's post and said something along the lines of that Elizabeth needs to stop speaking out about what happened because it happened so long ago and that Elizabeth wasn't the only one affected by the situation. The comment infuriated me. How can you go onto your mother's victim's social media account and tell her that she needs to stop speaking out about her experience and try to downplay her feelings about it. So I told her this, and she responded that I didn't know what her mother went through as a child. That sent me off the handle. Now you're justifying your mother's horrible actions against an innocent 14 year old girl due to her past experiences? Ugh. Wanda does not deserve to be released and I'm so scared for the public and their children now that she is out.

@eyebagsandhandbags6493

5 жыл бұрын

Alexandria Colwell wowwww is her FB public?!

@cheyennekohler1062

5 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s unbelievable, I feel for Wanda’s daughter in a way because she didn’t have a say in any of this and it wasn’t her fault that she was put in this kind of situation. However, you’d have to be a messed up person to justify the things that those people did to Elizabeth. Nobody in their right mind would ever try to make excuses for her mothers actions and on top of that go on the victim’s social media account and tell her (basically) to move on and to stop speaking out. Elizabeth is doing a good thing by still talking about this and her story is very inspiring. She’s helping many men women, and even herself and her family by continuing to speak out about this. Elizabeth is an incredible woman and I think it takes a very strong person to continue to speak about what happened. She has all of my respect 😊

@c.e.stanton988

5 жыл бұрын

I just wrote a comment before reading yours. I don’t agree with pardoning Wanda due to abuse experienced in the past but it is important to recognize the possibility that Wanda May have Ben repeatedly raped by who knows how many men. It is important to understand that abusive men like to abuse women and then use those same women to abuse other women to appear more innocent. Everyone will get caught up in the idea of a woman abusing a woman and be distracted from the fact that at the end of the day this man did the hard core abusing and did the raping and enjoyed it. We don’t have to choose between recognizing the abuse of one woman over the abuse of another. Maybe they were both victims of the same abuse. What happened to Elizabeth is unfortunately very common in a lot of societies in that women from the man’s family, after being programmed and abused themselves over many years will help him to abuse other women. It is important to see how many men use women to not only facilitate abuse but use them to take the majority of any public shaming that may Raul’s from it. I don’t know if the daughter of Wanda was asking you to want a lesser sentence for her mother or not but I think you should be less dismissive of her words regarding her claim that her mother Wanda was abused. You should look into that. Who abused Wanda ? How did they abuse her? When did they abuse Wanda ? Men rape because they want to. There is no manipulating them into doing it. The act is satisfying for them. Wanda on the other hand was not doing the raping and couldnt benefit from that act. What was motivating her so you think? Maybe she saw herself in Elizabeth being raped and became angry at her own childhood vulnerability and took her anger out on the victim, Elizabeth, like the rest of us do. Maybe, like the rest of us, she was trained to hurt and blame the victim in order to accommodate the agenda of male rapists

@thomascuous7772

4 жыл бұрын

Ely Powell do we live in north korea?

@MissyRose94

4 жыл бұрын

I know this is a year old, but do you remember where the comment was? Was it a news article or fb or some other site?

Every interview she amazes me more. She seems like such a beautiful soul.

Wanda should have got more than freaking 15 years

@IsraelCountryCube

3 жыл бұрын

do you really believe that? do something about it cause I doubt you care words arent enough for me anymore

@222araa

3 жыл бұрын

@@IsraelCountryCube what are you talking about? Of course she should have gotten more than 15 years, there’s no question in that.

The way Elizabeth speaks, her cadence and everything about how she speaks is borderline angelic. The sound of it is lovely

Write an apology? These aren’t little kids haven’t a fight in the playground

It is so true that before you experience trauma, it is so easy to ask those blaming questions...they are such incredibly stupid questions. I'm so glad she is speaking out. She really is an amazing woman. It breaks my heart that one of her attackers, kidnappers, and abusers is getting out early - what an effed up society we live in.

I love her for saying the circumstances shouldn't matter, that something like what happened to her shouldn't happen to anyone, no matter if it's a 14-year-old girl or a woman working the street corner. society still puts too much blame on anyone but the people responsible, especially the VICTIM.

I could never forgive them. She's so strong.

@estrellaashleywilliams4061

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you can just forgive someone to let go of pain not necessarily forget it but to move on and not carry the hate and burden forgiving is coming from the heart however I'm not telling people on his to feel because I wouldn't blame them if they wouldn't able to forgive because people just cope and reacts differently

I am currently reading her book. She is such an amazing person, and I feel many people should read her book so that they can have so much more understanding in this world.

@Lovesongs-Deathdance

3 жыл бұрын

❤️👍❤️👍

They should never see the outside of a prison.

I love you Elizabeth. Thank you for inspiring and helping other victims.

Elizabeth is the bravest person I've ever seen. She is a pillar of light and hope for so many children and adults alike that no matter what you have had to experience in life, you have hope and can be happy. Elizabeth is a true inspiration 💗

@Lovesongs-Deathdance

3 жыл бұрын

👍❤️👍❤️

My cousin asked me if I asked for it to be sexually abused by a 17 year old when I was only a third grader ya sure I as a kid spit my legs and asked for it😤kids Don't ask to be sexually asulted it's a nightmare the memory we are stuck with 😧nightmare therapy depression suicide thoughts and he never got punished no one else spoke up he hurt alot of others and they all stayed quiet and continues sexually assaulting people I don't care for justice for myself I just don't like that he could be continuing to hurt people and kids 😒parents please tell your kids what to avoid what to report to you or a teacher or anyone and help keep your loved ones safe please 💛

@Mar-fs4ph

5 жыл бұрын

@Sarah Smith thank you 💛 it's so nice to hear this thank you💛💛💛

@Tranatta_therealtor

4 жыл бұрын

You are a mandated reporter and if you know of a child that he has abused, you are legally and morally obligated to report FYI.

Barzee was equally as guilty and responsible for the same exact actions that Brian Mitchell did. Wanda Barzee should have received the same exact time in prison as Brian Mitchell.

@IsraelCountryCube

3 жыл бұрын

its because they didnt do hte same actions but eheaeaegawege

I watched the lifetime movie and cried when she said things like “i felt the cup of water was a miracle”. She was living through something so disparaging and disgusting and she still found things to be grateful for and thankful for. I felt terribly guilty after watching it.

Miss/Mrs Smart. You made yourself a really smart, brilliant person. You made it. You beat the evil. YOU beat the evil. The evil can be concered. Bless you.

@Lovesongs-Deathdance

3 жыл бұрын

Well said! ❤️ "You made it. You beat the evil." 👍👍

My heart and love. Yes love, goes out to Elizabeth Smart, her husband and family 🕊

i love her. shes my hero. im 24 and a mother and she is just gorgeous inside and out. when i look at her i see light.

I remember this story so long and was really happy when someone had recognized her. She is an amazing women.

@falsehoodbasher7240

4 жыл бұрын

She’s NOT a “women”

Wow... the power of family. I have no family or friends or boyfriend. My life has been painful. I’m more emotionally damaged then she is it’s so great how others can give you strength.

@samanthasmith4038

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so very sorry for your struggles and pain

Elizabeth is a sweet sweet angel. She is purely a good person so loving and beautiful and I love seeing her married with her children she is a beautiful woman and mother . Elizabeth is an incredibly strong woman and I rly enjoy seeing her happy now and she got her happily ever after like she always dreamed of ❤❤❤❤❤

@Lovesongs-Deathdance

3 жыл бұрын

❤️ YOU, unlike some people in the comments, seem to be a good, sweet person too! With EMPATHY 💞

We love you Elizabeth! You are amazing and deserve the best in life ❤️

She's a very inspirational person. Very strong. She sets a good example that despite tragedy, you have to fight to regain your life. I'm sorry she has to know that that monster is out there.

I adore her. I wish her all the happiness in the world.

Exactly that should never happen to anyone

I’ll never forget when we heard she was alive, if only she knew we were all praying for her. I prayed for her and Jaycee everyday.

@mkuti-childress3625

4 жыл бұрын

Coffee addict Express I remember! I also remember how absolutely certain so make people were that her father did it. Scary!

@coffeeaddictexpress5038

4 жыл бұрын

M Kuti-Childress yeah it was just haunting, like the Jon Benet. Now her dad left her mom coming out that he’s gay and quit the Mormon church.

She’s so beautiful and well spoken. She’s a true warrior

1:16 “to think that a women...” people need to stop belittling the capability of women to be evil.

@ScorpioSoul-pe2pm

4 жыл бұрын

Right?! I say women can be just as evil if not more in some cases. Women are begging to be equal. Let’s not pick and choose now ladies that’s not how this works..lol

@Em_Elizabeth

4 жыл бұрын

Mother doesn't equal motherly.

what a strong woman. i love her.

@IsraelCountryCube

3 жыл бұрын

yeah she is i actually dont see anything wrong with her shes not equally strong to men but shes strong I have no real definition just comparison which is good

She is the epitome of strong and getting on with life. I’m so impressed with her.

I really admire how strong her character is. What she went thru was totally dreadful. Thank God. God bless to her and family.

Can only admire her courage. What a wonderful strong woman

Elizabeth was Smart and Strong. She is still strong, so grounded and wise. I hate Harp music, but something about people that know how to play them, are humble supreme beings, without knowing or boasting. I hope she, and everyone she loves, has the best lives possible.

elizabeth is my idol, she is such a strong person

Resilient is the word that comes to mond.

@kevinjackson7125

4 жыл бұрын

mind.

No girl, woman, boy, man, child, animal or living thing deserves ANY type of abuse. Period.

how did she not get life in prison?

I remember vividly when Elizabeth was abducted, I had graduated High School that June and I can still see the People magazine cover with her smiling back. At 17 I was one of those people who asked STUPID questions, thinking if she was out walking with them across a street, why not run or scream? But it is incredibly unfair to ask that, and everyone experiences trauma in different ways, all that really matters is she is alive and healthy today.

she does not need to be out of jail never

She's a remarkable young woman.

The very idea that she was allowed to get out sickens and disgusts me this beautiful young woman is amazing after the heinous crime against her.

And this is why she is called Elizabeth SMART

what a strong and amazing woman so amazed by her.

9 months captive? That’s just sick.

Blame the perpetrator not the victim.

I think smart is such an awesome speaker I love listening to her interviews and how inspiring she is!!!

She's a brilliant woman! Her continued show of strength is amazing!

The way she speaks.. she is so nice huhu

She’s so humble

She's very brave. She is also very fortunate. If you have the unconditional love of a family, you are far more likely to make it through something like this. When you don't... It scrambles any tiny foundation you ever managed to build leaving you incomprehensibly shattered.

Man her house looks amazing. Right on the slopes. She is a strong wkman and survivor. I remember when it hit the news everyone put blame on the parents

@falsehoodbasher7240

4 жыл бұрын

Her father failed her. It’s HIS ROLE IN LIFE to protect his family. It isn’t a rapist’s role not to rape. The devil is evil. The dad isn’t

@cheems408

4 жыл бұрын

@@falsehoodbasher7240 They came in while everyone was sleeping. You expect a sleeping human to automatically wake up and realise something is inmediately wrong and someone is taking their child from their bed? The father is in no way at fault. Stop pushing blame on anyone but the kidnappers.

Elizabeth Smart you are beyond the simpletons that try to interview you. My hope is that the lost minds within your influence field, grow from your dignity and grace, once viewed. With complete admiration, and sincerity.

She is so strong and open minded, I look up to this very much respected woman❤️

Wow what a wonderful strong woman.

This women was released on my birthday, I'm 17 and to think she went through that as such a young age makes me sick

She is SO strong 😍 god bless you, Elizabeth.

Bless her heart!

Wanda needs to get a life sentence

I adore Elizabeth Smart. She beautiful on the inside and out. She is incredibly strong and possesses intelligence and insight well beyond her years. Such an inspiration!!

Elizabeth what a wonderful Soul you have continue to help others March forward and don't worry about looking back you are an amazing woman God bless you Sister

She is so blessed to have the family that she has!🙏💙

They both should’ve gotten life in prison

What an amazing woman Elizabeth is. I can not believe they released her from prison they both should be in prison for life without parole shame on our justice system.

I love this brave beautiful woman.

Neither of the criminals should have any chance to be free.

No such thing as a stupid question if a person is truly seeking understanding.

Incredibly strong and intelligent person. Wow!

The wisest and most profound thing ….. she does not do what therapist tell everyone to do … She put that incident into her past … it will never be a part of what life she has now !! She really is Smart !!

Very smart woman and very smart words for parents. So good that she is free and have happy life now.

My God time flies! For me is like two months ago... incredible!

she so beautiful and grow up more beautifully. inside and out. Brave girl

She’s an amazing person and I know its God in her life.

The fact that Wanda didn't get a life sentence is an absolute travesty and really goes to show how lenient the justice system is on women.

@addicus1763

4 жыл бұрын

American Made The truth is, the justice system as a whole is lenient on ALL people who commit sexual crimes. Most do not even lead to a trial...and of course...the vast majority charges are never filed. Let’s not diminish this to simply a male/female thing.

She’s one of my hero’s

They schould never be set free, never that's what's wrong with this world we slap them on the hand and then let them go to do this again, sad, sick, world.

What an amazing woman

Elizabeth Smart is such a amazing woman.

1) My heart breaks for Elizabeth. 2) Due process is what I love about this country and in this case it was the prison who miscalculated her release. Even if the lady begged to stay in prison until 2024 they would not allow her to just stay. 3) I do not think this woman is an imminent threat to anybody but herself and she will probably end up in a psych ward.

Shes so strong and beautiful

I hate how she had to be reminded every interview of how she was raped everyday since day one. You could be more graceful in these kind of painful interviews!!

I have mad respect for her.

Saying I’m sorry shouldn’t be an option as a plea deal. Wtf is wrong with the court nowadays. like that’s gonna reverse her childhood and virginity

@earl_gay

5 жыл бұрын

kids at the age of 7 get made to do that in school after a little argument. it's ridiculous.

Ms. Smart is incredibly intelligent and caring. Best wishes.