Carlee Russell reflected on her year in a post for her 27th birthday.
The Alabama woman who was caught faking her abduction last year has spoken out for the very first time since her sentencing hearing back in March. The 27-year-old Carlee Russell wrote a long caption to reflect on her past year on social media on July 22.
According to PEOPLE, the post was made in celebration of Russell’s birthday. She wrote, “I wasn’t going to make a birthday post but I would be remiss not to publicly acknowledge the goodness God has shown to me. He not only allowed me to see another year but He changed the trajectory of my life from the negative place I was in this time last year.”
She continued, “To those who have been there for me, your kindness and support have meant the world to me. Whether it was a text, call, direct message on social media, post, prayer, thoughtful gift, or words of encouragement, nothing was too little and each helped me to fight to live another day. Thank you sincerely for helping me find the light in the darkest of moments.”
Russell acknowledged that she knew there was a long road ahead of her in the court of public opinion but was overall optimistic about her future as she has learned from her experience.
“[As] I step into this next year of life, I am filled with hope and optimism toward continuing to overcome challenges, cherishing those who cherish me, and embracing the future and God’s plan for my life with an open heart and mind,” she finished.
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Source: Black Enterprise
