How I Survived Venezuela's Deadliest Prison | Extraordinary Lives |

Natalie Welsh was caught at Venezuelan airport in 2001 smuggling £300,000 worth of cocaine out of the country - together with her four-year-old daughter. Natalie shares a story of how she got to that point in her life, how she found out she was facing 10 years in one of the deadliest prisons in South America and her incredible escape back to the UK.
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[@erikatalks]

Excellent interviewer, asks the right questions and doesn’t interrupt. I’m here for it

[@zigzoggy]

Agreed!

[@kayz1553]

This man is a brilliant interviewer. I've thought this for a while.

[@PeterSothern]

Simon Jordan take note on how to listen

[@InfoWarsTexas]

Congratulations

[@iaindcosta]

"do you see it as a relationship or do you see him as a predator?"

[@matthewturner6342]

Drink every time he says 'wow' or 'oh god'

[@mbt9820mpp]

He allows the interviewee to talk. We hardly hear him talk which is BRILLIANT!

[@LuluJen87]

I hope that predator of a social worker didn't just lose his job but faced criminal charges too. An adult man starting a relationship with a child, especially a social worker who is charged with looking after the most vulnerable, is criminal. And it's also a gross abuse of power. It makes me sad that she talks about what was clearly a predatory relationship as if it was her fault, or somehow mutual. When kids are let down or taken advantage of by the adults who were trusted to look after them, it's not hard to see how they end up on a bad road. I really hope that man went to prison and never worked with children again.

[@phunkyhouse]

so sad and bit shocking she still doesn't 100% realise or accept she was the victim of a peado :(

[@vp922]

Probably ended up in the House of Lords tbh

[@luisadiblasio3577]

​@@phunkyhouseit's so hard to understand that as an adult now. You don't like to think you're a victim.

[@user-ki1bv5xn8i]

@@phunkyhouse actually studies have revealed that men of all ages are most attracted to 15.5 year old females (in the absence of external decorations like makeup which is used more by 18+ females)

[@lutontown5923]

@@user-ki1bv5xn8iutter poppycock😂😂.

[@anillchandi]

Wow. This story should be made into a film or short Netflix series. Amazing

[@PeterSothern]

It was on banged up abroad

[@sarahwilliams1236]

Why??? She put her daughter in danger, why is she being hailed as a hero? She's a drug mule, over and over again.

[@Sarah-do9lj]

Having done a little research, Natalie was apparently jailed again for almost seven years for dealing drugs in the UK in 2010. I found it very interesting that this wasn't covered in this interview, presuming it was carried out fairly recently.

[@shonabeggs4640]

Can't say I'm shocked to hear that. Thanks for doing the research the channel didn't.

[@Esther-mg6ul]

⁠@@ajcc7171 Im the same as you but not everyone is like that. Just because we weren’t affected some way doesn’t mean it’ll be the same for others. Everyone’s situation is different so you have no place to judge.

[@ChemiiOneLegacy]

She was also arrested in 2018 for drug related crime. Disappointing.

[@305judith]

I am pretty shocked that she was able to write this book and peddle it. I understood that they were regulations preventing making profit from the commission of crime. Clearly the stupid girl didn’t learn anything. Some people just can’t be helped.

[@305judith]

@@ChemiiOneLegacy DUI of drugs. This interview is nothing but self glorification.

[@TheBrandimiles]

This is such a good example of breaking down how trauma and abuse at a young age just keeps affecting the victim through their whole lives.

[@HughObrien-mq8py]

That's no excuse.

[@nfh688jfnie]

And all the people they victimize?

[@TheBrandimiles]

@nfh688jfnie huh? I'm saying that this person is an example of how being victimized and traumatized as a young person, how those actions played into her life and her choices throughout.

[@TheBrandimiles]

@HughObrien-mq8py excuse for what? Did I excuse her crimes?

[@siphowarrior9080]

@@HughObrien-mq8pyI don’t think it’s an excuse but a real fact.

[@suzeelewis718]

When she said about not being emotionless and explained it all the compassion I felt for her was overwhelming!! So correct!! She or others have to move on and forgive themselves. Her words helped me so much. What an amazing story and woman. Thank you to the interviewer too. He’s brilliant 🤩 ❤😊

[@phyllislovelace8151]

Thank you for handling this interview so sensitively.

[@dundeeutility4899]

When she talks about emptying her suitcase with her daughter must've been horrifying honestly

[@CeeCee962]

Thank you for sharing your story❤

[@Seafood-Pie]

TY ...enjoyed this amazing story so much!

[@princemishkin1601]

Amazing interview, amazing interviewer, thank you for sharing.

[@deesparklebazinga9374]

Wow what a story! Thank you for sharing xx

[@John-eo4zm]

Really enjoyed this as the interviewer gave her the space and dignity to tell her story. I was heavily involved in the drug and crime world for too long from 15 and it is beyond words how you live.

[@darkknight1340]

A suitcase with a concealed compartment that takes up approx 2/3 of the cases capacity,reeking of glue,what could possibly go wrong?,and,to put your daughter in a situation like that is just mind boggling.

[@jassminejames210]

she was abused and a victim of a bad childhood

[@Enlightenment246]

@@jassminejames210stop giving her a reason for her bad behavior, her lifestyle seriously killed many ppl

[@katesleuth1156]

She didn’t want to get a steady job, this was quick money she thought.

[@ChawkDee]

@@katesleuth1156 lazy and stupid

[@pennymunn4815]

She has an amazing spirit ❤. She truly has a story to tell.

[@imeqsmd]

Thanks for sharing your amazing story.

[@paulmaclachlan6960]

superb honest interview , i wish you well in the future xx

[@sianbaker8012]

Addiction is hell to break Natalie was arrested in 2018 for driving under the influence of ketamine and cocaine in possession of cannabis with no insurance . Sincerely hope life for her and her kids is more stable and she is doing well

[@danrl1270]

I hope she never sees her kids again. She has done everything to ruin those relationships

[@sylviabriggs4087]

@@danrl1270hope those words never come back on you as we know the boomerang effect

[@Vivacomunismo]

@@sylviabriggs4087”boomerang effect” 😂 reality doesn’t work like that mate, the lady doesn’t deserve your pathetic sympathy she’s useless enough to not care about it

[@maudnxumalo9560]

​@@danrl1270Never judge

[@danrl1270]

@@maudnxumalo9560 😆 🤣

[@colleenroyle588]

No remorse, still scamming and being shady even in prison,then she escapes from prison… you were a drug smuggler..own it!

[@novoyenachalo8636]

Thank you for your story. It must've been super hard to retell something you just want to forget. You were so honestly and well spoken. People need to understand there's a dark world out there if you go searching for it and it may not be the best experience for a human being to go through. Making good choices today is vital

[@real_MacrocosM]

Yeah but she thinks she's a victim... She's a criminal

[@lolachloelauxx]

@@real_MacrocosM people can be two things at once!

[@christopherpick7074]

Natalie is a very intelligent and erudite woman with an extensive vocabulary,. She obviously is very strong-minded and a survivor. What a story, what a life, not all good, not all bad, and it showcases the indomitable spirit that resides in her. As a male who spent a very short time in prison, I don't know if I could have survived her trials and tribulations. Now, who said that women are weak?!

[@haleynorthpie6740]

Amen. I always love these interviews as I feel they really showcase how incredibly strong and capable people from even the most awful circumstances can be ❤ Without putting others down . Truly incredible

[@rad_y6315]

Intelligent and erudite? Are you serious? I see that you want to say something nice, but her story is filled with stupidity and stupid mistakes. I am not calling her stupid, probably naïve at the time, however she's far from being intelligent and on a cosmic distance from what an erudite means. Edit: just saw in the comments that in 2010 she was jailed again for 7 years in the UK. Intelligent you're saying? Right.

[@sarahwilliams1236]

She took her daughter on drug runs. How is that strong minded? Yet she plays the victim and gets recognition for her bravery?

[@shable1436]

She's been caught with coke in 2010, and 2018 😂 yeah she's a real hero, a real inspiration 😂😂😂 gtfoh

[@jax9074]

She’s a POS drug dealer who put her daughter around drugs. You have to have made this comment before learning all of the story

[@sylviabriggs4087]

Thank you for sharing your journey and the wonderful people you met on the way ,,

[@Amelie-so2ue]

Wow just amazing real story,no one is perfect in life ,so great respect for this lady ❤🎉🎉

[@juandavidbitar4993]

Man, the last minute of this video, just listening to her talk and give that message...it just brought me to tears...Thank you for sharing this story.

[@nikkivikki5739]

Omg!!! I think I'm in love with this woman. This is one of the most amazing stories I have ever heard. You're so strong and so brilliant.

[@LayEla300]

Wow such an interesting story. I did feel the guest was slightly entitled as she kept saying “I didn’t expect this as I’m British”. Other countries don’t care who you are or where you’re from - do the crime, do the time !!!

[@ac1646]

I know what you mean but she was very young; was clearly out of her depth and her brain is scrambling. She is talking from honesty at least.

[@305judith]

@@ac1646 The drugs talking...

[@novoyenachalo8636]

@@ac1646 exactly

[@jordanwood183]

What she meant is “I expected to be exempt from the law because I’m white”. “British” is almost like a code word here. Her naivety is not all her fault though. Society is structured unequally that way in the UK & the US, so you become accustomed to it no matter who you are. You absorb the culture you grow up in.

[@user-ji7vn1ps8j]

LOL BE QUIET YOU VICTIM @@jordanwood183

[@zureyaodula5348]

Such a touching story ...

[@pepo2235]

I wish you all the best with your new lease of life Natalie, and thank you for your message at the end.

[@adrianops7]

What an extraordinary story, thanj you so much for sharing that with us Natalie. I trully wish you all the very best, May your best life be ahead of you. PS: Thats a guy that really knows how to listen and ask questions at the appropriate time throughout the interview. Well done mate!

[@mrsc6786]

So well spoken, great interview too.

[@mrmtb1058]

This was a brilliant interview a brilliant story. She was engaging. This could be a gripping film!.

[@rudymazar5266]

Yes, but it is a real life film ...imaging a prison where the prisoners have gun wars ...only in South America.

[@thekarmicbrat]

Extraordinary Lives is such a fantastic series, honestly the best thing that happened to this channel, and I'm so glad you guys made a longer form interview of Natalie.

[@mattyhickman3995]

This is a great story.

[@tangled55]

39:05 I'm so glad this woman took a beat to articulate this in the way she did. Reasonably it's implied to most audiences, but still...standing firm and saying this is just as important as anything else and applicable to all humans who make all types of mistakes.

[@TinMan445]

There is a mini doc about this prison on KZbin. This woman is a true badass for living there for a year

[@305judith]

I don't believe she had a lot of choice. What was she going to do? Tell the judge "I'm just off now. Bye."?

[@josephkelly4893]

What an amazing story. This lady should be proud of her survival. Heartbreaking but uplifting at the same time

[@InfoWarsTexas]

Yes be proud of doing drugs and abandoning your kid 😂

[@305judith]

Proud? So proud she got caught again in 2010 and 2018. She’s vile and I am surprised she is even considered for interviewing. She glamorizes this cold trade.

[@emilymccartney1593]

Bullshit.

[@rachvaras9531]

😮

[@RonniePickeringMate]

She should get a pride of Britain award for sure.

[@joachimfelber6747]

Thanks for sharing this fantastic story, i really hope she got back with Jose again, she is such a lovely woman, so easy to understand the way she tells the story 😊😊😊

[@305judith]

Lovely enough to get caught again and banged up for 6 more years in 2010, and get caught driving under the influence of drugs in 2018. Her wings dropped off a long time ago. She is a criminal and an opportunist.

[@prinncessizzy]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@305judithaddiction is a life long struggle. I think she spoke very articulately and honestly, not sorry for herself, she’s made some big mistakes but I only hope the rest of her life treats her well.

[@annmascarenhas6992]

Wat an interview.. I really enjoyed every detail of the talk 🙏

[@RiaDaly-hq6ek]

Such a difficult story but told incredibly well. Huge respect and best wishes for the future Natalie!

[@samdasilva1914]

She was jailed in the UK for dealing in cocaine for 7 years in 2010. So clearly she learned nothing.

[@ekno2506]

She might be a good storyteller, however, I wouldn’t exactly call someone who takes her child on a drug smuggling trip with her respectable. She might have been young and stupid, still old enough to know better to consider her daughter.

[@nicksterp2805]

Amazing story. A lot of trauma. I'm glad her and her daughter are happy

[@Hannah-nm7xk]

When was this recorded? Did she not hit rock bottom again and go back to prison for drug dealing in the uk in 2010. This wasn’t talked about was it! misleading by ladbible!

[@Hannah-nm7xk]

@@aldabat3903weird logic really? Agree relapse in drug addiction is sadly very common and a result of trauma and suffering. So not honing in on the negative, far from it as lanedropify clearly states ‘she says she turned her life around as a result of that experience. Which if recorded recently is untrue. Now imagine if you listened to this and you were struggling with a drug addiction - how would you feel? It’s not that easy is it? Back to my point very misleading hence my question.

[@Hannah-nm7xk]

@@aldabat3903 I hope that you can see that my comment was not meant to hone in on relapse but rather highlight or ask when this was recorded. to post this as new content is misleading and could have a negative impact on someone who is struggling with relapse. It’s misleading as in the experience was many years ago and we are now in 2023 so one would surmise no relapse, giving the impression that after a horrific experience one can end the/any addiction.

[@Hannah-nm7xk]

Yes I get that and I so hope she has. Good for you it’s an ongoing journey and life can be and is cruel. as for your friends it’s at the hardest times that we really get to know people and those people are no friends but we only see it when we need them making it 100 percent harder. Thank you for the discussion and respect. I wish you 😊

[@sebastianduzy3621]

Incredible story 😅 hats off 😊

[@frostyperma4789]

I think the people pitying this woman should take a look at the interview on this channel with the young woman who also suffered terrible abuse commencing with FGM . That might put things into perceptive a little better .

[@roseogrady8785]

Best Wishes for a Very Happy Life to You.. Your Earth Angel friend and your Daughter.

[@lucys1288]

Buying the book purely to support this lady. She deserves a peaceful good life. She made a terrible mistake but was vulnerable to evil people. I hope her and her daughter are doing well now ❤

[@user-ym3xf6xp4c]

Her message is so true. One day it makes sense.

[@266sunil]

Amazing story

[@comfycomfy6469]

Be proud, you were let down by the care system, and you have survived and are now stronger, yes you went through several huricanes but you are incredibile.

[@Vivacomunismo]

Drug smuggler is incredible lol sure💀

[@cornishfudge39]

God bless this lady❤

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

Tough ,our decisions in life can affect all our life ..I think if they make a film it should be of her amazing friend ...and a few flash backs of Natalie ....so sad when we have a tough start to life ..my heart goes out to all of them .

[@305judith]

No. The Proceeds of Crime Act does not allow that and this stupid woman was caught twice more, as recently as 2018. Save your crocodile tears for those kids whose lives are ruined by people like this who only think of their own bank balance. Shame they don’t have the same punishment Indonesia used on two of the Bali Nine.

[@chrisjudd2747]

amazing msg to come from her adversity!

[@bev9708]

Phenomenal that she is telling her story, truly profound !!

[@mariyaa111]

Profound? 🤔

[@emilymccartney1593]

Truly Criminal.

[@ashley_aquarius]

People in the comment section, you shouldn't be so judgemental and cold towards her. She was brave for sharing her story and being honest about her past struggles. ANYONE can struggle with addiction, it's pure hell on earth. Whenever someone is in active addiction, you're incapable of making rational decisions, which is why so many make poor choices and end up in bad situations. Addiction is a disease of the brain....go educate yourself on it before saying hateful things. She is human and made horrible mistakes, as we ALL do. The importance of this whole situation, is that she LEARNED from her mistakes, shr is clean now and although she cannot make up for lost time, she's trying now to be the best mother she can be. We live and learn...and as long as we don't keep repeating bad decisions, we learn from it, we change, we keep on going and we dont give up on ourselves or settle for less than we deserve....that means growth. Thats what life is all about: learning, growing and trying to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be. I am 6 years clean from being an IV heroin and meth addict. I didn't have children at the time but I found my rock bottom, sitting in the devils playground as I lost EVERYTHING....even almost lost my life. So i relate to her on an addict level and I thank her for sharing her story and the realities of drug addiction, what it can cause and where it can lead you. I think she is truly a STRONG and COURAGEOUS person for getting through all of that because most people wouldn't have. They would've given up and she didn't. ....so if she reads this, ignore the ignorant comments and know you've impacted people by sharing this. I hope things continue to improve for you, and i wish you the best ❤ ❤ ❤ hugs from America [Kentucky] -♡- Ashley

[@4thamendment237]

@ashleythealien -- thank you. Well said. You get it. Thank you.

[@ashley_aquarius]

@@4thamendment237 ♥︎

[@danielmcleanfisher]

Well said. ❤

[@mikeweston3514]

Exactly I was a addict u can move on with your life don't judge anyway I was the 1st to judge drug an alcoholics until I got in grip myself

[@mbt9820mpp]

This comment should be PINNED!

[@andreawannop8670]

Yeah...as noted by another poster, this lady was actually arrested for selling drugs in the UK in 2010 and was sentenced to 7 years in prison. I can totally tell from this discussion that she doesn't regret what she did to go to jail in Venezuela . She is incredulous that she was sent to jail, she thinks she did nt deserve it, she escapes without serving her sentence....using tricky and underhand methods. She glosses over the pain she caused her kid and other family members who probably sent her money to escape and pay her life in jail. ....She led an irresponsible anti social life her whole life. She doesn't take responsibility. People like this aren't heroes or "brave". They are dangerous . Good I tried tho. And yes, we SHOULD pass judgement on people who lack moral backbone...I prefer to live in a society where people know right from wrong

[@andreawannop8670]

Typo....good interview tho

[@sarahwilliams1236]

I agree. She's been given a platform as a hero, as a brave victim. When in fact she's just a common criminal who put her own daughter in danger over and over again.

[@ABB56.]

@@flowerpower87221,000% agree! This is such a great explanation.

[@MomMom4Cubs]

​@@flowerpower8722None of what you said in any way justifies traumatizing an innocent child. A difficult, neglectful, and/or abusive childhood cannot render someone so totally selfish and uncaring of the fate of the life created by you. How do I know? All the childhood challenges you describe apply to me as well. I've been for clean over 7 years, however I've NEVER subjected my daughter to the level of harm this "mother" has, and I still feel remorseful for not being the Mom she deserves whilst in active addiction. This woman is a crackhead through and through. Her inability to accept any culpability for her actions and the degree to which she fails to accept the consequences, coupled with her continuous self-serving attempts at bending reality are super gross. I hope her daughter found love, laughter, and happiness! She damn sure wasn't going to find that shackled to this woman's stem!

[@Truthseeker371]

Had her mother didn't stick to her abusive stepfather, would her life been totally different? One cannot assume remorse from a drug user and trafficker most the time. It's unrealistic to expect it. The most victim is her daughter. The life carries on as such so that this kind of crime causes generational trauma. Never ends.

[@robaiers9815]

Would have been a much better story had she actually learned from her ordeal and not carried on in the same vein in the UK, in and out of court and sentenced to 6 years and 9 months in Gloucester

[@baileyburton2425]

I feel tense listening to her story I can’t imagine what she was feeling

[@mattwilkinson5858]

“Can’t really leave my daughter with someone I don’t know” proceeds to attempt to smuggle drugs with her. This woman is vile

[@marshareed1438]

Drug addicts sure know how to put a special spin on their story. I feel sorry for her child! I’ve personally heard drug dealers tell their story & it’s like they’re telling a story of fame. The drugs that they sell kill people & destroy their lives & they break the hearts of their families. I hear arrogance, not remorse!

[@TheLoringharvey]

If you can throw around terms like 'vile' at this lady, I can only assume you are also the victim of childhood sexual abuse, in which case I'm deeply sorry

[@Vivacomunismo]

@@TheLoringharveylol are you sick she’s literally a drug dealer and drug smuggler, her life has contributed to so much trauma for others it’s insane already, that’s including her daughter, no amount of abuse justifies becoming what she is.

[@ellenpeel2346]

she was a kid obviously youvr never done drugs dont judge

[@ellenpeel2346]

she eas a kid she learned she hard way

[@InfoWarsTexas]

How I got addicted to crack and suffered for it:

[@thekarmicbrat]

I feel like she couldn't process it because she felt like it wasn't supposed to happen. She could tell all along that something was wrong and she just refused to listen to it. I think what she wanted was to just listen to herself so she could correct it, act out on her instinct and prevent it from happening, and that's why she didn't process it for until a whole year after.

[@danw331]

The very worst part of this is her daughter being taken to the orphanage. I have a little girl and cannot imagine how I would ever get over the guilt of knowing she was all alone in a strange place, probably crying out for her mommy and daddy. But then, had I been in this situation, I have at least five different relatives that would have been on the very first plane to Venezuela to collect her before she ever got separated from me. Also, the consulate guy could have at least offered a kind word when she first spoke to him. He would have known she had her kid there. What would it have cost him to say something nice, rather than 'No sympathy'. Lastly... she stayed for 9 months in Spain, knowing her daughter was In the UK? I wouldn't have wanted to spend 9 seconds longer than I had to away from her. Very strange.

[@crispyduck1706]

Natalie really is a survivor - always wondered what had happened to Will Young - great interviewer

[@auntipsychotic]

Its not will young but he does,look like him😅

[@darkknight1340]

The Ginger look does Will No favours.

[@emilyy_988]

What an amazing story, a film needs to be made!

[@305judith]

So you support people making money off the proceeds of crime? When she was caught again in 2010 she showed she had not learned a single lesson. It has always been getting away with it...escaping justice. Nobody spares a thought for the victims traffickers like her are responsible for creating.

[@mariyaa111]

You can’t be serious. What is so amazing about being an addict, selling drugs and going to jail ? This is the same story that many people have. She didn’t even serve her full sentence.

[@aliciaerickson9862]

The social worker is 100% a predator.

[@ronniepye]

Deadly Serious: Natalie's story should be made into a film. I was absolutely captivated. She is a shining beacon of light, and testament to the fact that no matter what happens, the wrong choices you make along the way, or decisions that you make, keep on going because if you have goodness in your heart and the best of intentions, you WILL get there in the end. Thank you for telling your story 🙏❤

[@markthompson1819]

She came back to Britain, did well for a while then found herself struggling so decided to deal cocaine. Got caught twice and was banged up for another 7 years. Not the exemplar you imagine.

[@user-ki9xh6ol8r]

What a scary situation for anyone

[@jcdog1000]

I could never put my daughter in such a dangerous situation..

[@1Jason]

Arent you wonderful. Kudos to you. You are such a great person. Well done. You are morally superior to everyone.

[@jcdog1000]

@@1Jason thanks Jason at least someone recognizes it

[@1Jason]

@@jcdog1000 It must be great knowing how superior you are to others. Thanks for letting us know too. Again, you seem like a truly amazing person.

[@TheNwahDango]

@@1Jason Well somebody's got some insecurities

[@1Jason]

@@TheNwahDango Come on admit the truth. She is being horribly arrogant here. I never committed any such crimes but I would never make any arrogant statement like hers. I am such a great parent. Come on.

[@hughiedavies6069]

Fascinating story 👍

[@malbig2344]

Shaun Attwood doed an excelland intervie with her as well. Shaun helped her publish her book.

[@charmainepriestman915]

You are an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing your story with humility, wit and honesty ❤️

[@jamiecook4288]

😂 the bar for “amazing woman” must have been lowered recently!!

[@janbarber7807]

Every therapist needs to see this!

[@jaffa596]

Big up!! What a strong individual.

[@luciagonzalo6762]

She had done a crime. Now imagine our college students that were imprisoned for just protesting for our freedom and were treated like animals. Also this was 20 years ago, you can only imagine what it's like today.

[@rebel1052k]

What are you on about

[@RAGNAAAA]

What freedom??

[@luciagonzalo6762]

In 2014 and 2017 we protested for months straight against the dictatorship we're in, the leaders were the students and many were imprisoned and tortured. Yes, 20 years ago was bad but it was just the beginning

[@rebel1052k]

@@luciagonzalo6762 Thats horrible, sorry to hear that.

[@markgriffiths2598]

I 🎉

[@miguelkitesurfinginstructo1045]

We need to listen to more people like her and her stories. Not all the propaganda and stop supporting the populous.

[@janetlambe5521]

You're amazing Krystal!! I love the way you shamelessly punted recovery !!Totally agree everybody should do a round of the 12 steps...it's great therapy...and costs a lot less 😂.

[@onlycheese9491]

She talked for a while and yet did not take few minutes to acknowledge the wrongdoing. As if smuggling drugs (a source of sorrow, devastation, violence and death) is not as big of a deal. That's why people get prison sentence for doing it, because it is wrong to say the least.

[@mgreen1206]

She did say she was selfish to be doing it as she knew what it was like to be a drug user and was selfish to not think of others etc..she basically admits all she thought about was herself and drugs at that time

[@colleenroyle588]

She still broke out of prison, so she is still a criminal

[@upendasana7857]

Its so easy to sit back in judgement isn't it of a young extremely vulnerable woman let down by the care system.Wonder how your life would look if we all sat here listening to mistakes you made in your life and whether it would look perfect and without doing some stupid things you'd be ashamed of if anyone knew. She sits here openly sharing her story and you sit here judging..shame on you

[@Vivacomunismo]

@@upendasana7857she brought her daughter with her to smuggle drugs… crazy that you’re defending her

[@ellisdee1977]

Bus driver is a hero saved her big time 🎉

[@dundeeutility4899]

Seen her on shaun attwood podcast CRAZY PRISON STORIES!! Hopw shes found peace in boring UK 🇬🇧

[@305judith]

Oh she did. She reoffended and got 6 years in 2010, and was caught driving under influence of drugs in 2018.

[@dundeeutility4899]

@@305judith didn't know that Judith!! Take care ok 👍

[@Mr371312]

Reminds me of the mel gibson movie "GRINGO". Way underrated, worth a watch, basically this story but a movie.

[@RAGNAAAA]

42:00 no it's poor her...

[@merrilew]

Wow 😯

[@rosiem4000]

One of, if not the worst part of this story? So many years later, she reframes the abuse suffered at the hands of the predator at the children’s home 😞😞😞

[@Rainbowdancefactory]

You don’t need to „chastise yourself for the rest of your life“ If you‘re truly remorseful for what you did to poison other people including your daughter then just *STOP*

[@emilymccartney1593]

No sympathy. You were smuggling Class A drugs, with your daughter in tow. What did she expect???

[@sahhull]

No sympathy. She should still be locked up.

[@user-ki9xh6ol8r]

I had a peep at your channel,and you have no right to say anything Down putting about anyone

[@sahhull]

@@user-ki9xh6ol8r Whats my channel and its lack of content got anything to do with any right I have to say things?

[@CaamMartz]

Prison in Venezuela is very similar to Argentina.. the fact that they eat "club social" too had me laughing to be honest

[@nykkiwright912]

This is a story of triumph…I was rooting for her during this interview…

[@mahlodimathebe1995]

This is some crazy shit right here. My mind is completely blown😮

[@KBCKES]

I can relate it makes me sick how they exploit vulnerable people. It s always there how stupid you feel looking back that anger is always there

[@sandmrob2122]

Mate you were a sacrificial lamb are as most but it was what you needed, clearly, sometimes we need to cut a little bit off of ourselves in order to grow and growth is everything is all that matters and your proof of that

[@danrl1270]

I find so much of this difficult to believe. From hanging her poop up on a gate to going out with governors whilst still a prisoner.

[@danieloliver4558]

Is this the woman from Matson in Gloucs

[@RAGNAAAA]

9:50 were was your child then? I'm sorry I grew up in children's homes. My mum beat me every night she was pissed up. Threw me out in the night after beating me up. I choose to go into care... I'm a male.. I have 2 kids my first at 17. And I love them so much!! My 2 sons are my best mates. I'm a good dad. They want for nothing. But they are grounded. This lady just gave up. Bless her

[@1Jason]

Do you want a medal?

[@marshareed1438]

There’s a such thing as Cause & Effect… but not a such thing for not being accountable or having consequences from making a bad choice! The age of accountability is pretty darn young!

[@user-ki9xh6ol8r]

Listen,the lady opened up candidly about her wrong doings

[@cheese_and_crackers3270]

Wow what an amazing women and life story i really enjoy the interviews it makes you think about life in a very different way. I agree i think this lady should write a book or do a film about her experience

[@ryancorroll4667]

Amazing woman? She's an idiot with the choices she made, especially with a ki d, pure banana trying to make money of her stupidity

[@user-ki9xh6ol8r]

As RED (MORGAN FREEMAN) and Bane (Batman The Dark Knight rises)and for this lady @ 47:10 "Hope is a dangerous thing"and"There's a reason this prison is the worst place on the Planet,HOPE",Oh yeah red was from The Shawshank redemption

[@scotgibson7020]

Reminds me of Annie.

[@debbieborrie4322]

Unless you have been adicted to drugs or had a bad childhood you cant judge this woman, shes a survivor and am sure she will learn something and will help children from doing the same thing

[@K9River]

Yes, we can judge her. How can you even say we can't?

[@paulkeenan2691]

May the resonance of 🕉 ( as on display )support her acceptance and growth- wish her well.

[@jssidhoo]

Don't take it seriously they just buy the T Shirt for the colors

[@eggygeorge]

Oh my god look into this woman. She’s a wrongun. She went to jail AFTER this again in the uk for dealing!! And then arrested for driving her with no insurance, on ketamine, AND with her kid in the car!!! Didn’t mention any of this did she lol

[@Reensberry]

That is brazyyyy