“If I get to the end of my life, if I die, and I find out religion is o...” — Elizabeth Smart Quote

If I get to the end of my life, if I die, and I find out religion is one big lie, I still won't regret it because it's helped me to live a better life, to be a better person, to care about people, to believe in forgiveness, to believe in hope.

My children have brought so much happiness and joy. To me, they're the very definition of love.

You are always special. Nothing can change that.

Religion has been a huge part of my life.

When I look in the mirror, I also see a mother and a wife and someone I am proud to be. I see an advocate. I see a survivor.

One of the great qualities we have is forgiveness.

I'm currently in an interesting correspondence with a nun about forgiveness.

When I felt real forgiveness, my heart was set free.

Before we can forgive one another, we have to understand one another.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.