She didn’t - see that long comment on Telepictures, above.

Not sure if you got an answer yet, but I believe she was taught that unmarried “sex” (in this case, rape), made a woman used and dirty, like an old piece of chewing gum - something along those lines. It led to her not calling out to her rescuers, even though she heard them calling her while searching for her, because…

As someone who goes to BYU, the hardest thing about one of the cases I heard about was how the BYU Honor Code Office got documents illegally from a police officer, and then proceeded to obstruct a criminal case. The twelfth article of faith states, “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and…

She would eat his fucking lunch. From my mouth to the universe’s ear!

This is what a warrior looks like. I want to punch my fist in the air and cheer every time I see her.

I am so proud of her too. Great to have a woman of her background who is universally respected speaking up for rape victims. From my memory, it seems her family has always supported her, and that has mitigated the impact of her traumatic experiences.

She’s stunning, in every way!

Love her. I hope Elizabeth gets to do whatever she wants for the rest of her life.

*standing ovation*

She is the Real Deal. All credit to her internal sense of self, and I also give credit to her parents for getting what was seems to have been excellent therapy. She is clearly in charge of herself and her boundaries. Better than I am.

So great. My fingers are crossed that having Elizabeth Smart weigh on the shit-storm BYU has created will actually result in more people listening and maybe actually taking action.

Elizabeth Smart: Not Fucking Fooling Around.

To speak out against anything BYU-related is incredibly bold and courageous for a Mormon, especially a Mormon woman. Good on her for maintaining her faith, yet calling it to task when it's necessary.

I wonder if Elizabeth Smart is the only person on earth that would cause actual damage to Trump if he ever go after her. Not that I hope that would happen, she’s been through more than enough.

I love her so much. She could easily have written a book (It Was God Who Saved Me From Those Horrible People) and disappeared from public life with some cash. Instead she chooses to stand up for victims in a place where they really need someone to stand up for them. I adore her.

I never knew she was a reporter. I hope she can effect change and put an end to the rape culture that permeates college athletics and insular religious groups. Had her mind not been poisoned with abstinence-only education that made girls feel worthless if they had sex, even if they were raped—her ordeal might have…

So glad to see she’s doing well. She’s a tough as nails woman who doesn’t get enough credit for everything she’s accomplished.

THIS. This makes me feel so proud. I have lived in Utah all my life, and remember vividly when Smart was abducted. I don’t know her, but she was in my sisters grade at school. I am so proud of the woman she has become. I am so glad to see her lending her voice to the situation at BYU. Fuck yeah Elizabeth.

Ms. Smart seems like an exceptionally brave woman. Every time I see her putting herself out there in public, I can’t help but think, “You go, girl!”

Oh wow. I did not know that Elizabeth Smart is now a reporter. What a strong young lady.