'My body carried me,' Elizabeth Smart says. Now she's celebrating it
Elizabeth Smart has found confidence through competitive bodybuilding, transforming her relationship with her body. After being kidnapped at 14 and enduring trauma, she now celebrates her body rather than feeling shame. Smart's journey highlights the long path to healing and self-acceptance for survivors of sexual violence.
- ▪Elizabeth Smart gained confidence as a competitive bodybuilder after her traumatic experience.
- ▪She was kidnapped at 14 and held captive for nine months, which deeply affected her relationship with her body.
- ▪Smart emphasizes the importance of celebrating one's body and overcoming feelings of shame.
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National 'My body carried me,' Elizabeth Smart says. Now she's celebrating it May 25, 20265:00 AM ET By Windsor Johnston Elizabeth Smart says she has gained confidence as a competitive bodybuilder. She continues to be an advocate for women and victims of sexual violence after she was kidnapped when she was 14. Kim Raff for NPR hide caption toggle caption Kim Raff for NPR The first time Elizabeth Smart stepped on stage at a bodybuilding competition, she was terrified. She says her smile froze. Her hands shook. Every movement had been choreographed and practiced over and over again, down to the turns and poses she would hit beneath the bright stage lights. But there was only so much she could do to prepare for the pageantry.
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