Elizabeth Smart: Breaking Free from Labels

0:00On April 22nd, Elizabeth Smart, the kidnapping survivor turned activist, just posted a photo from her fourth bodybuilding competition on Instagram. She's beaming with pride, celebrating her body for powering through life's toughest battles, from trauma to raising three kids. She calls it a challenge that pushed her limits and wants everyone to step out and try new things. Earlier this week, she opened up about holding back the pick before, scared of judgment or being seen as less serious in her advocacy work. But then it hit her. Those fears sound just like with so many survivors' battle, feeling boxed into one label. Smart's story goes back to when she was 14. Snatched from her Salt Lake City home in 2002, held captive nine months until her rescue. In 2003, that nightmare put her on the map as a voice for child safety, with her kidnappers locked up, harmed for life, her for six years of a 15-year, sentenced before release in 2018. These days, she's married, mom to three, and co-founder of her foundation, helping assault survivors with self-defense classes and financial aid.

1:05She's all about owning every part of yourself. No shame. Her message lands strong, life's too short for labels, so grab today and build something new. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with The Story.