The saddest thing is that if Michelle wasn’t kidnapped nobody would’ve ever cared about her. So many girls live lives like that and never get a chance to tell their story

@kylaarmstrong-benjamin5986

4 жыл бұрын

That broke my heart!!! Nobody was even looking for her! She had a baby boy who was told she left on purpose and didn't want to be his mommy!!😭😭😭😭😭

@chowfun1976

4 жыл бұрын

Her family didn’t care. When she was rescued she had no home to go back to. Her resilience is astounding.

@abigailmcallister8549

4 жыл бұрын

or if she were kidnapped alone she might’ve never escaped.

@pinkpugginz

4 жыл бұрын

@@chowfun1976 her mom wanted her back because she was dying to get her hands on the money

@zurisreptiles5239

4 жыл бұрын

And boys.

“Michelle was never on our radar” That is disgusting.

@emilywiebel3238

4 жыл бұрын

J.A Q it’s so sad!!! It breaks my heart. And yes I agree it’s disgusting at the least! She had no one in her family or someone in general who cared about her enough to report her missing and fight to find her.

@emilywiebel3238

4 жыл бұрын

jojoneli761 that’s what is disgusting about it. No one cared enough about her to report her missing! They didn’t care then and when she was rescued her mom didn’t seem to really care at that point either.

@kellystar6733

4 жыл бұрын

It’s just a FACT. If you want to be mad at someone then be mad at her family and friends who didn’t report her missing....or even reported it as a runaway

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the way the police handled it was disgusting. Instead of maintaining the alarm, they extinguished it bec her mother moved without a forwarding address and wasn't reachable. Ridiculous!!

@kellystar6733

4 жыл бұрын

secretaryandactress but it’s ok that her mother moved without her? It’s ok that the mother abandoned michelle , and Michelle had boyfriends and ran away a lot. What were the police supposed to do? Babysit?

Every time I see Michelle Knight I just want to hug her, spoil her and give her everything she never had. I’m glad she’s first in this interview.... she’s had more than enough of being last.

@son_hashira1234

4 жыл бұрын

Linda Stonebraker I agree 1000% you are a straight kind soul

@CLWettstein22

4 жыл бұрын

Same. I just would love to give her the world. She deserves all that is good for the rest of her life. God Bless her.

@annamariejimenez6984

3 жыл бұрын

@Nenethegreat W 💀

@imaginationgirl21

3 жыл бұрын

Amen. You said it perfectly.

@lindastonebraker2512

3 жыл бұрын

@@imaginationgirl21 😊 thank you

I've always felt so bad for Michelle. I'm glad to see she's FINALLY getting to tell *her* story.

@oysterhunter276

4 жыл бұрын

AliEvaMari she's been telling her story for years... she's done more interviews and had more opportunities than Gina and Amanda. She definitely loves the media

@a-1886

4 жыл бұрын

She is now living a happy life that she deserves. She has puppy’s and a partner. ❤️❤️

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

She wrote at least one book, maybe two. She's been very visible since they were freed. She wasn't ready and had to get back into serious therapy; she worked very hard and is doing well. Part of her therapy as well as the other 2 girls', is that she is helping others that have been abused etc. Now she is married and G_d bless her!!!

@blondesense1708

4 жыл бұрын

OysterHunter Michelle’s journey has been very different to the other 2 girls. No one was looking for her. They had families to go home to - she didn’t. She has limited mental capacity on top of the trauma (therefore having a greater need for a form of income) and yes, I think this is the first time in her life she had attention. It’s also clear the other two girls formed a bond that didn’t include her. She wasn’t allowed to keep her pregnancies but he doted on Amanda’s baby. Ariel was also furious with her because he realised she wasn’t the age he thought she was and punished her for it, since he couldn’t release her. If the other girls were treated like scum, Michelle was treated like the amoeba that feed on scum.

@oysterhunter276

4 жыл бұрын

Blondesense I completely agree but she's been doing books, interviews and documentaries for years now, even before the other two did. To claim that she's 'finally' being able to tell her story is ridiculous. She's always been very vocal in the media about her struggles. And that is commendable.

Michelle has truly suffered her whole life; her ability to smile and get on with life is an incredible testament to the human spirit.

A young mother goes missing and nobody looks for her? That doesn’t make sense at all...

@samanthamoore8693

4 жыл бұрын

T C Her family were abusive. They didn’t give a shit about her. They just assumed she ran away.

@MsTinkerbelle87

4 жыл бұрын

Samantha Moore ugh that still hurts like hell! :( The center that was holding her son never check up on where she was? She was a present mother and planned on being there! 💔 it’s criminal!!!

@MH-yj4qq

4 жыл бұрын

They did file a missing person report

@juliaarnold1078

4 жыл бұрын

T C she recently lost custody of her child so they assumed she just ran. She lost custody because Michelles mothers boyfriend hurt the kid and michelle was financially dependent on her mother.

@elsietheordinary721

4 жыл бұрын

You’d be surprised. If it wasn’t for me being married, nobody would look for me either.

All those girls went through such horrific things. But michelle fought to get free despite the fact that no one was looking for her.

@TMDLIFEHess

4 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Wayman my mother wouldn’t of looked for me. I can feel her pain. Knowing my mom never wanted me. Out of these 3 women. Her story hit me the hardest. She is tiny & she’s mighty! I bought her book. Prayers for all of them!

@lv7118

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly...so so strong and good.

@christinamarin4875

4 жыл бұрын

@@TMDLIFEHess Im sorry you feel your mom wouldn't do anything for you! makes me sad to think parents actually make their kids feel this way! I hope you can surround yourself with positive people who love you.

@christinamarin4875

4 жыл бұрын

Omg I feel for Michelle!! ...she is so strong!

@TMDLIFEHess

4 жыл бұрын

Christina Marin thanks very kind of u. I try very hard not to have hate in my heart for her. She is the only mom I will ever have.

Always had a spot in my heart for Michelle. All those girls are so strong and real role models.

@gingerman4135

4 жыл бұрын

I agree such a spirit and fight in her soul it shines through ...sleeping in a garbage can to stay warm and away from sexual and emotional abuse at home ... to have a smile ... makes her a STRONG woman

Michelle would be a great friend to have

@RazzberryRachel

4 жыл бұрын

kittywhiskerz I was thinking the same thing!

@kittywhiskerz

4 жыл бұрын

Juliette Amor 😀

@PO-PANDA

4 жыл бұрын

Too bad the other girls are best friends with each other after they were freed. They didn't want to be friends with Michelle.

@fatimahs2066

4 жыл бұрын

Po Panda why is that? She seems nice

@PO-PANDA

4 жыл бұрын

@@fatimahs2066 she seems nice too. But in past interviews from the other 2. They are all besties and go over to the one girls house. Seem like they act more like sisters. Michelle always got left out.

Michelle was the sweetest, I don't like any one that treated her badly. She is a true survivor.

A school bus driver! You cant trust ANYBODY.

@marhh6010

4 жыл бұрын

Porsha Taylor that’s why I don’t use school transportation!!!!! Can trust nobody !!!

@lornaanderson1459

4 жыл бұрын

@@marhh6010 that was the only way for most of us, either that or miss school

@lunalalaurie1049

3 жыл бұрын

Predators are attracted to roles like this for the very purpose of preying on possible victims.

@redtaylor4936

3 жыл бұрын

@@lunalalaurie1049 I agree

@redtaylor4936

3 жыл бұрын

@@lornaanderson1459 I understand it's a bad situation. I didn't have a car for a long time. My kid's had no choice but to take the bus.I make sure I talk to my kids a lot.My oldest is 24, youngest is 10.Almost daily I talked to them about if somebody touches them or did anything they felt was wrong .And I told them what was wrong.Even though once it happens it can't be taken back.In life you do the best you can do and trust God with the rest.

Michelle if you ever read this, which I doubt, but I’ll say it anyway... you are such an inspiration and a true survivor. I hope that you live in peace and happiness from this day forward. God bless you.

@beckygood4894

4 жыл бұрын

She could be. I have chatted with her on Facebook

@sunny.x.ily.lorena303

4 жыл бұрын

@@beckygood4894 are you sure it was the real Michele?

@canduscanty8583

Жыл бұрын

Amen👏🏾👏🏾

I really feel for Michelle the most. She went through so much. Along with the other two girls. They're all so strong.

@Nolanoyayo

4 жыл бұрын

They all went through hell lets be clear about that

This is so sad... most of her life was awful :(

@persgodiva

4 жыл бұрын

She still has a lot of it in front of her! :)

@xanlysphynx8839

4 жыл бұрын

bookcreator I know I m so happy she has a decent life and some money to live well she deserves it

@kimloveslp

4 жыл бұрын

bookcreator very sad, hopefully she can have a wonderful life now!! She deserves nothing but happiness

@juanitarichards1074

2 жыл бұрын

@@persgodiva Her first 17 years were a life sentence, She can never get back that time, her youth or her innocence.

How is she so strong?! I am not sure I could have survived what she did, let alone come out of it and still be able to smile. Absolutely amazing.

The guy who Amanda ran to ... Idk what to say, I think he's such a great guy. In such a horrible situation, he provided a bit of humor, a bit of clarity.

Imagine the ones missing and held captive right now?

Charles Ramsey. A hero. Protect him at all cost. He could’ve just shrugged that off as not being any of his business but he didn’t❣️

My heart breaks for all of them, but Michelle, that girl probably never experienced a single day of a good life. 😢 If she’s not an inspiration to keep going in this life, I don’t know what is. Bless them all. ❤️👊

It's crazy noone cared poor Michelle was missing... As a mom I would never ever stop looking! Her whole story was so so sad. So glad she's in a better place ♥️♥️.

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you are aware of this but Michelle ran away on several occasions so the parents did put in a missing persons report and then they moved to FL sometime after that and when the PD called to follow up on the status of Michelle, they could not reach anyone so they turned off the alarm on her case.

I love her smile, she's so beautiful.

Wow what a strong woman. No more complaining for 2020 just appreciation for what we have.

I love Michelle so much I wish I could hug her. My god she’s so strong and always smiling regardless. I just love her

How could poor Michelle go missing and no one know!

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

Because her friggin' mother cared nothing for her; that was really the reason why she got kidnapped in the first place; it didn't begin with Ariel, it was way before that. Try to read her first book, that'll sum it up for you.

@doro1921

Жыл бұрын

Happens more than we think

“Michelle was never on our radar” wow. I am disgusted and fed up.

@pipercalnon505

2 жыл бұрын

i don’t think she was reported or if she was it wasn’t spoke

@funkyfiss

2 жыл бұрын

Her family never reported her missing. They thought she just ran away...

@zellanutellaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@pipercalnon505 she was never reported

@SundayBlues555

2 жыл бұрын

thats because she ran away. Also, her family didn't report her missing. Its what they were assuming.

I hope she got to see her son again :-(

@ellie4874

4 жыл бұрын

She hasn't except on pictures. She learned he was adopted at 4 years old by a wonderful fam and didnt want to ruin that, but is now in touch with the adopted parents which they will occassionally send her pictures/updates of him. :( But she's hopeful that when he turns 18 he will be ready to reunite with her.

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

She's leaving her son be because he is happy and that's what she cares mostly about. Social services took the child out of the home because her mother's boyfriend broke the child's leg INSTEAD OF arresting the boyfriend; does that make any sense to you?

@marhh6010

4 жыл бұрын

Ellie C that show that she is a great human being and a great mom that wants nothing but happiness to her child even if that means that’s she’s gonna be in pain ..

@mollysimpson680

4 жыл бұрын

Ellie C I was adopted, and my birth mom found me after I had sent out all kinds of feelers looking for her. He will want to know her he will want a relationship with her. I am sorry I get I was too young , I understood that, I get that my birth mom wouldn’t have been able to provide me a good life he’ll I think it was the most unselfish thing in the world on her part but when her kid finds out that she loved him enough to not only fight for him but while she was fighting for him she got kidnapped and held hostage yeah he will forgive her absence.

@imsugar

4 жыл бұрын

Ellie C but isn’t he turning 20 this year. michelle was kidnapped in 2002 when her son was just 2 so doing the math he’s 19 right now.

Glad she is finally getting the news coverage she deserved❤️❤️❤️ love you Michelle you are so strong ✨✨

Poor Michelle, but now she is living life to the full and confident

Goodness. Michelle is so resilient. I cannot believe the amount of strength she exhibited to keep going through so much trauma :(

I admire Michelle and she is a very courageous woman. Her story is so touching it made me cry.

Kids are total MONSTERS. The bullying is so wrong! When I was a kid I knew right from wrong. Bullying kids are godless.

@nonni139

4 жыл бұрын

peekaboots01 Kids can sense when a person is different, I think Michelle have aspergers.Its quite common for these children to be outcasts, on top of that she didnt have any parents that took care of her.These people often continues through the rest of their lifes to be outcasts or not fully accepted by others, thats what happened to Michelle in the house with the two other girls.

This story always gives me chills, I cannot imagine what they went through, god bless them 💕

If anyone didn't read Michelle's first book, you won't believe it when you do.

@silentstorm1014

4 жыл бұрын

secretaryandactress I have read the book and its unbelievable what she had to endure.

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

@@silentstorm1014 it was hard to read.

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

Funny, remember the part where Michelle was a drug runner? She said she was the happiest at that time... can you imagine? She went from living under a bridge and going to a church for a meal, to living in a decent house with food.

@omglikewoah21

4 жыл бұрын

I’m almost finished with it and I can’t even try to imagine all the horror and torture she went through in that house AND outside of it

@secretaryandactress

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are reading it; it's hard to fathom what she endured for so long.

I laughed when she said “ now time to go get somebody because ain’t nothing stopping that baby from coming out “ 😂😂😂😂

What kind of hell on earth did this Michelle experience? This woman is made of steel, as if she hadn't already been torn enough. I don't understand how she coped with this abduction for that long. Her resilience, strength and courage is undeniable.

as i sit in my warm loving home in a comfortable bed with two selfless parents downstairs who do more for me than they have ever done for their own selves since the day i was born, just by watching this video i can easily say that i feel eternally grateful and blessed. my heart hurts for people like this and i feel sick.... i wish i could share a portion of my life with people who have gone through something like this. I FEEL SO BLESSED... GOSH TO EVEN SAY IT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT

Michelle knight went through the worst treatment

Wow it's so amazing to finally hear Michelle speak out. She is such a lovely person and survivor I love her!

This was my neighborhood, the streets I grew up in. This hit home when I saw in the news, recognizing the abductor and having known him and thinking it could've been any of us. God bless these young women.

I’m too hooked onto this story

@RamandeepKaur-tt6wj

2 жыл бұрын

Same

I cried at the end especially for Michelle i couldn’t control it she really overcame so much ,they all did, but her story hit harrrrdddd

@lindastupke1653

4 жыл бұрын

Comments on Comments I cried too. She is an inspiration for all.

Remember when that happened. An era-defining story - hope the girls have the best lives ever

Something about her brother just seemed like he doesn’t care or he was tired of it

The fact Michelle wasnt on the rader brings awarness to how missing people just go MISSING! Gone without a trace Like wtf

Dang Michelle! She’s stronger than a super hero!

Happy to see my Man Charles Ramsey.

Michelle is so precious. I’m so heartbroken for what she went through. 😢

Michelle is awesome, brave, and practical

That video of Michelle after helping deliver her baby brother is the cutest thing I ever saw. 💗

@matthewm.986

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, that wasn't her baby brother. I believe it was a cousin or other relative's baby.

The community: oh it’s the best, everyone’s so nice The reality: drugs, gangs, kidnappings ... mmm okay, ppl

@817shroomy

4 жыл бұрын

Lizette Alvarez exactly my bsf moved there with her dad recently and she just blew up my dms saying how much she hated it there

I so hope Michelle is happy and thriving right now. She deserves the world

Michelle is so brave ans strong. I cried watching this. She's honestly so brave. I really would love to talk to her.🙏🏻

I’m so happy to see how far she’s come since her first interview post abduction, it’s like she is finally herself ❤️❤️

I love them!! I love Michelle!! She is my favorite person. She inspires me and makes me want to be better. Michelle is incredibly strong and amazing to me!! Honestly when she talks about the joy or how she feels in spite of what is going on it brings me to tears. I just really love how in spite of everything she remains positive. That is truly amazing to me. I gotta be more like her. My mom and I were crying watching this episode of 20/20 when they found the girls! Also to see them re-build their lives is amazing and inspiring! I had a trauma too and it is really hard some times. But all you see is these women living their lives and advocating!!

Years ago yet am still in tears watching her past. So brave woman. God will continue to protect you and make you forget the pain. Be brave!

I’m crying watching this. I feel so empowered because of women like them. Absolutely brave and strong♥️ May God bless you three ♥️

Hearing Michelle's story makes me sad. I went through alot in my early life too. But I never liked to see people get bullied. I'd step to em or check em. I would've been her friend. Bless her

This young woman is a survivor! What a precious doll! Totally optimistic and happy after undergoing the most horrendous life! She is my hero and I wish her the very best bc she deserves it and more.

I must say how pleased i am to see Michelle's amazing story told in such a respectful and empowering way. Shes a warrior, She's beautiful and loving and the strongest lightweight champion of all time! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

The fact that she found comfort in the church and knew God is good is just beautiful♥️

My heart goes out to her and I send her a huge hug.

We love you Lily, you give us all hope.

Seems like the other two girls didn't bond that well with her. God bless Michelle , she's had a hard life!

@RokkyB

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that Amanda and Gina were treated “better” than Michelle.. So sad :(

@neesas8602

4 жыл бұрын

I always wondered why michelle and Amanda weren’t close after. Amanda mentioned briefly in an interview that they don’t keep in contact and aren’t friends

@avay6627

4 жыл бұрын

yeah the other girls do their interviews together and michelle is left alone. poor michelle was pregnant 5 times and while the was pregnant she was starved and punched in the stomach until the baby dies, now she is unable to have children. the other two got to sit and watch tv and amanda got to keep her baby michelle definitely got the worst of it!

@estrellaashleywilliams4061

3 жыл бұрын

According to Michelle Knight she and Gina were close and started bonding because they were chained together most of the time her relationship with Amanda was alright but Castro would pit the girls by making them jealous by playing favourites and would feed them lies that made them not trust each other they were in the same house for over 10 years it's not really that hard to believe that they would bond and open up each other if you read the books there are jealousy conflicts or whatever like Michelle was forced to abort 5 times and Amanda get to keep her child and Castro made Michelle deliver Amanda's baby threatening to kill her if the baby didn't survived complaining that Amanda didn't thank Michelle I bet she already did and would always be grateful even when she didnt ask Michelle to help her give birth the baby was born while they were in Captivity I think Amanda thank her enough now that they were free Michelle chooses to go on her own path and distance herself from Amanda and Gina but still hope to unite with them one day and there is nothing wrong with Amanda and Gina sticking together and being best friends they were teenagers and close in age when kidnapped all 3 don't have to do anything together all the girls care for each other and wish each other the best

Wow. Michele is amazing. She’s an inspiration for sure!

Moral, always be faithful

I've read "finding me" by Michelle years ago and it changed my perspective on life. Read it if you can❤️

My heart goes out to her and the other two ladies!!! I wish them blessings on top of blessing!!! ❤️

Thank you Lily Rose, you deserve to be loved unconditionally and have happiness and god willing your son will come to see you soon.

Michelle deserves the world

Wow, this woman is so strong! God kept her going thorough her hell! God bless you Michelle ❤️

These girls are so strong I admire them. Unbelievable what they went through yet they survived

God bless this awesome beautiful brave lady! She is so brave and inspiring. I hope she is now happy and can always be

i want to give her the biggest hug through my screen ❤️❤️❤️ i hope she has found happiness, peace, and love

Michelle Knight has had the hardest life ever, and for her to keep going after everything she had endured is amazing!!! I pray to God that Michelle Knights future brings her nothing but true Love, peace and happiness forever, Amen!

I remember being 15, in the hospital and my mom and I were watching good morning America and when all this came out and she was so emotional and learning about this for the first time 😭

Michelle’s life story particularly breaks my heart. So much trauma.

This is so heartbreaking and traumatizing that someone had to go through this

This poor girl she has never had a good chance n lived one nightmare after another.

God bless this beautiful soul ❤️

poor girl went through so much , i hope verything is going well for u young lady.

Bless her heart ❤️ she’s been through hell, but look at her now!! She’s amazing💚

I was always waiting for the show 20/20 to appear in the year 2020 grew up watching it.

Michelle Knight, I read the story. And I was so impressed that I cried for minutes. The whole world is reading your story. I am from Turkey. Let all the good things find you in your next life, even if you are very happy, you are very happy to be surprised. Be very happy. Let every good thing find you.

God bless this woman. She went through so much the longest.

What an incredible spirit...after everything, she still has such a shine about her. I wonder though...how does someone in her situation establish a new life? I hope her book pays her well...she deserves comfort and security, and clearly a better future than what the first half of her life afforded. She missed out on education, and is starting from zero in many ways. I hope she has a good support system and resources to build a beautiful life.

Michelle is just adorable. Her strength is unbelievable and she has a great smile. I wish her the best.

@estrellaashleywilliams4061

2 жыл бұрын

Good news she's married now with the man she love and change her name to Lily Rose Lee. She's doing well now.

@toniroberts8117

2 жыл бұрын

@@estrellaashleywilliams4061 so glad she found love and happiness. I just hope he really is a good man. It’s hard to find the real deal and she seems to have a heart of gold.

If you are a bully or you EVER bullied someone, you should be ashamed of yourself.

You ladies are amazing. Love you all and pray you continue to strive. You are beautiful.

2:56 I wish we could have heard more from Eddie Knight, her brother! For example: what did he think had happened to Michelle when he lost contact with her? What are his memories of his growing up and how do they correlate with Michelle's memories? What was his reunion with Michelle like? It's a shame they didn't include more of their interview with him!

Michelle knight story is so sad, she is a true survivor, I am so happy her life turned around she deserves all the best, they all do. God bless those girls and their new lives.

Michelle you are one of the strongest, most beautiful women on the earth. The kindness in your heart radiates light. Thank you for the example you are to the world ❤️🙏

Michelle is so heroic and. brave She's a true inspiration.What an amazing and beautiful woman.

Michelle Knight❤️❤️❤️ You are a very strong woman.

Michelle is the definition of resilience...

This was so sad, I was about to cry while watching this. Wich when other kids get missing I start to feel bad (I'm a girl btw)

Michelle is the MOST Amazing person. I have learned so much from and about her its amazing. Never judge a book by its cover. You will miss amazing stoys

Smh. I"ve seen a lot of these about these girls, but didn't realize what all Michelle grew up dealing with. I'm just so glad they were rescued. Can't even imagine what they went through in captivity. So sorry for them..

Michelle is an angel, i am from the Netherlands europe and we followed This story too. She deserves the best in life and i read she is married , i hope from now on she Will have only love. What an inspirational woman so strong, God bless her😘❤️❤️love This woman what an example and what an Unreal strenght😘❤️❤️❤️

So much love for Lily Rose. Girl, you're a superhero. 💪

Sweet girl!! Heart breaking!!