At seventeen, Olivia Benson made the hardest decision of her life-giving up her baby girl for adoption in hopes of giving her the future she couldn't provide. Sixteen years later, Olivia is a seasoned NYPD detective, her past buried beneath years of justice, heartbreak, and strength. But when a teenage girl walks into her life-angry, confused, and armed with the truth-everything Olivia thought she'd left behind comes crashing back.
As mother and daughter navigate the pain of secrets, betrayal, and second chances, Olivia finds unexpected comfort in her longtime partner, Elliot Stabler. Together, they face what it means to build a family from broken pieces. But love, in all its forms, comes with risks-and for Olivia, opening her heart again might be the bravest act of all.
A story of love, loss, and redemption, Weightless explores how the past never truly leaves us-and how sometimes, the family we fight for is the one we never expected to have.
Step into the deeply emotional and gripping narrative of Olivia Benson , a strong and resilient captain who has spent her life protecting others, now forced to face the darkest night of her own life. After a brutal assault by a man from her past, Olivia is left shattered, trying to navigate the aftermath of her trauma while holding onto the pieces of her identity.
Determined to stay strong, she buries the trauma deep, struggling alone in silence. But Amanda Rollins is the first to notice, offering support when Olivia can barely admit she needs it. Then Elliot Stabler, re-entering her life at a crucial moment, refuses to let her retreat into herself.
Together, they remind her of the courage she has always shown others. But facing her own trauma is a new battle, filled with doubts and fears that threaten to consume her. As Olivia wrestles with feelings of shame and self-blame, she must confront the question: can she forgive herself enough to seek justice? And will she ever feel whole again, returning to the work that once defined her?
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TW: story contains violence and sexual assault.