'I Am Elizabeth' Part 1 - Minky Couture (Heart of Minky)

From chained captive to now living a joyful life she thought was lost forever.

Elizabeth Smart’s story like you have never quite heard, told in a special two-part Heart of Minky story. In Part 1 Elizabeth shares details of her nine month captivity and the miracle of now living a life that she thought was taken from her forever. With a perspective that keeps you hanging on every word, she shares tools she uses every day to be able to live her fullest, in a world that reminds her of her past and the gift that brings security on the hardest days.

Enjoy Part 1 “Survivor” of a special two-part Heart of Minky story, "I am Elizabeth".

Thank you Elizabeth for inspiring us with your perspective on how to truly live despite whatever happened in the past.

Have you received a Minky at a time when you needed hope? Tag someone that gave you the gift of hope.

[elllekelly]

I Love × Respect you so Elizabeth..
You Triumped, Persevered × Pushed through..
I Thank you for sharing your story...
You have a beautiful family × you are Inspiring more people than you know...
You are such a Light..Beautiful Human...
I Love You!! ❤🎉🙏

[rebeccaanderton]

Love you, Elizabeth! I was there in the park at your homecoming! I’m 20 years older than you and can remember praying for you and looking for you. You are an angel of hope to so many!

[colleensmith]

You are a blessing to the world Elizabeth. So happy you have made a beautiful family & life. Blessings always

[TrueWalker]

I'm amazed at how accomplished she seems and how affluent her life seems. Running, playing the harp, having 3 kids, living in a beautiful home. I haven't had anything near her traumas and I can barely take care of myself.

[karaleblanc]

You are an inspiration and a blessing to those who are hurting at the hands of others. Thank you for sharing your story.

[beths]

Wow! This was amazing and so inspiring. Such a great example of grace, love and forgiveness. Thank you Elizabeth ❤❤❤❤❤

[loribaker]

You are amazing Elizabeth. How you were able to go on in your life and do so good is incredible to me. How you didn't fall apart after being rescued I'll never understand. That just tells me your faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ and your family has always been so very strong.
It's a joy seeing what you continue to do in your life and how you continue to build people up. You really are pretty amazing!

[vamp]

Oh my word ...thought i recognised her ...then it struck me ...its Elizabeth Smart

[StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hi Minky, I am so sorry that you went through that. However, I am so happy that you have triumphed in life-giving with all that you have gone through. Also, this was such a wonderful video sharing your story.

[alexwallar]

People who ask "Why didn't you run?" or "Why didn't you say something to that detective in the library?" need to understand, that Mitchell broke into her house and kidnapped her, what could stop him from doing it again? He repeatedly told her if she ran, or tried to run, if she said anything he didn't want her to, that he would kill her and her family. He also raped her EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It's easy to say "I would've ran" "I would've shouted for help" and "I would've spoken up sooner" but until you're in that situation, you can't for certain say you would've done it differently.

[elizabethl]

Her voice and way of speaking remind me a bit of Gwyneth Paltrow

[joelmelissam]

Wait? She was handcuffed? After 9 months of captivity? I realise they were not thinking shed done anything wrong, but what possible justification could there be?

[variousJnames]

I've never ever believed her story. I believe she didn't want to be found.