Bella is soooo strong and so brave. I was hoping that Sam would have an outburst in court and show his true self. 

Wow so strong and determined. Excited for more. 

Bella is so brave for telling her story. It will get harder , especially when Sam's lawyer gets to cross exam her. But I like that she told Kate, "They need to know what he did, Kate, he doesn't get to own me anymore. Never again." Bella realizes that she is not nothing, not a nobody. She is somebody. She is Isabella Marie Swan.

Wow. She's been so brave. I'm excited for more, especially with her resolve at the end. I'm glad she could give Gianna's parents that little bit of knowing how much she loved them. 

Thank you for the update..well done.  I'm happy Angela & Ben camre to the court house to show Bella support.  I wonder who has Sam back that he is all clean up?  I thought the people on the Rez realised what he did to those little girls.  Until you post again

Really?? Offer Sam Uley a deal? Bella needs to be strong. He broke her, but she's recovering. She just needs to remember what Sam Uley did to her and those she loved, including Hope. Bella has a great support group with her. Glad to see that Angela and Ben are there too. How sweet that Vanessa misses her. I wonder if she feels that connection to her mother.

I can totally hear the bang of the gavel like in the opening of a Law and Order episode.

At least Eleazar knows how despicable what he's doing is. I'm so happy Angela and Ben came to support Bella and everything they said to her. Excited for more!

I don't blame Jasper for being mad. I hope Bella doesn't panic when she sees Sam.

Maybe they need to show her a picture of him to see her reaction and maybe when she sees him in person it will not be so bad. 

Bella is starting to gain some self assurance. She's starting to see that she's more than nothing, she's Bella Swan. Someone capable of being loved.

As hard and painful ad it must be, Bella is doing what a good mother does, put her child above and before her. I'm guessing there will be times she may regret her decition, but she will get the inmense joy of seeing her Hope thrive. And hopefully Angela and Ben will let her be part of Hope's life.

Again you amaze me with the passion and emotion you're writting this story. Thank you for making me feel and share, shed some tears and a few smiles.

Next the trial. I wish Sam dors something stupid that msy help the case. As long as it doesn't cause Bella mire stress.

She's such a warrior and survivor 

She's such a warrior and survivor 

She's such a warrior and survivor 

She's such a warrior and survivor ❤️ 

thank you for the update..well done.  It was hard to read.  I feel so bad for Bella, her thinking is correct thinking about Hope/Vanessa. Bella realizes that Ben & Angela will give a good life.  I like the way Edward exolained to her that Hope/Vanessa can still be in her life.  I hope it works out for Bella & Hope & Ben & Angela.  until you post again

BRAVO!!!

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Love Love love this chapter!!!!!! Her healing journey has started

Thank you for the update..well done.. Bella is very strong. I'm happy the visit went well. Hope didn't cry when she was with Bella.  I'm so happy it was a nice visit.  I'm not sure how Bella is going to handle this from now one.  I hope Bella can stay in Hope's life.  Until you post again.

Two women in love with the same little girl. It's breaking both their hearts to see the love they each hold for Hope/Vanessa.

Bella's strength is a force of nature, a unique one that trembles and  stays strong at the aamemtime. One moment we thnikmshe will fall spart and the next she is so strong it leaves us speachless.

maybe some will wonder how ,uch more can she resist befoe she crumbles, others can say she is just starting to grow stronger.

a part of me thinks it's both. How? I cannot explain but after all she went through, there is no other way for her than up and into the future.

the trial will be ... I can't find a correct word, I'll go with shocking and not because of thr trestimonies

, but the forces that will be there

i hope I make sense. 

Vanessa/Hope loves that ratty teddy bear. Blue has been with her since she was born. Sam took Blue away from Bella but at least gave her to that baby, the baby he hoped no one would find.

Oh, how touching.  Pass the tissues 

Oh how sweet!!!!!! Please update TOMORROW!!!! I can't wait to see how they enteract with each other.  

Thank you for the updates..well done.. what an AMAZING story. Sad part is this probably true some where in the world. People are crazy. I hope Jane Dow is there little girl, how did Sam come in contact with her.   until you post again.

If only the monsters like Sam would stay in stories... 

i cannot imagine what not knowing must be for parents. What I do know is that knowing and putting s child to rest is less awful, still not what should be.

iFor this story I wish all that is popping up will aid in putting Sam in jail for the rest of his life. And that that will give some closure and peace to allwho are joining this task.

A very moving chapter.  Poor Jasper. 

All of this just makes me loathe Sam even more 

Wow, Angela is something special, and Ben too. I am glad they are going to let Bella know Hope. 

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She is not same girl Sam locked up. She is a someone.  She is Bella. She is Hope's mom. She has family who loves her. She is getting stronger a day stronger.  She has people helping her She has people who love her. 

Oh, poor Bella. Seeing Hope growing up without her. Hope was growing but Bella felt like she was still the small fragile girl that Sam Uley kept locked away.

Tia must have seen the article of Bella in the newspaper, otherwise why did she keep glancing at Bella. "Tia smiled, though it seemed almost as timid and nervous as Bella's..." Could she be a survivor too?

This story is killing me. The more that's revealed about the people who facilitated or turned a blind eye on what was going on sickens me.

Yorke is going down. Good. As I read I wondered if days, weeks after that day, he ever thought about Sam. If we was ever in his radar. However, now it doesn't matter too much since he will have the rest of his life to regert not listening that day.

What about Newton and Crowley? Will they face charges too?

As for what happened at the hospital. Bella will be faced with many, many people staring at her. It will be a challenge no doubt. Tia was just the first. I would like to know what Bella thought and felt.

Then Irina showing up, that was an amazing gesture. It tells me how much she cares and amires Carlisle. I guess Bella's story got to her too and she is trying to do somethign for her.

Can't wait for next chapter!!! (no pressure, just I really love reading it)

I am so glad that Jasper got Yorke.  

I don't know on how thing will go with her daughter. She is her mom and the adoption is not legal but at the same time she is not ready to take care of her. Really Ben and Angela do have an standing as Bella never signed the papers but they raised her. No matter what someone will be hurt. 

:) 

:) 

You are doing an amazing job with this story.  Thank you for sharing it with us.  

They are both hurting so much. 

:) 

Sick sick sick

Oh my!!!!! That is just sick. Why did the Forks police not listen about Sam? 

Oh my goodness 

Poor Bella

There is no.way he married her. He didn't let her out. I hope.someone kills him in jail!

I love that Kate and Garrett are together!  If Carlisle is smart he'll bring her some pancakes.  I also hope she wants to go back with him to his house. I thought it was funny she doesn't like Rosie's cooking.

Peter is still a little.creepy and so is Marcus.

I don't think I like Peter either.