Smart reflected on her past: during a nine-month abduction at 14 she endured repeated sexual and physical abuse and starvation before being found and reunited with her family in March 2003. Now she explains that bodybuilding challenged her, helped her feel proud of a body that has carried her through trauma and motherhood, and pushed her to embrace life fully. She thanked supporters, including coach Robyn Maher, who praised her toughness, motherhood and generous spirit.