Top girl - Surviving Gangs of London

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[@nickharmer3049]

Absolutely brilliant James. You'll have a million subs by the end of the year, no doubt.! I didn't realise how much of a sheltered life I've had. Her recollections were of things I've only seen in films. Very heartfelt & honest. It seemed like your interview was very cathartic for her. I wish her every success with her book & life. A real survivor.! Bless up bro 👊

[@melissadixon9737]

Officially obsessed with James English, so many amazing podcasts featuring women in lately. Liked you anyway but these new ones are definitely next level. Even my bf now loves watching these and will be buying her book!

[@JamesEnglish]

❤️

[@user-mg5nz6il3n]

Loved this podcast, I love any podcast where it’s someone speaking to a strong woman who’s been through a lot of rough shit

[@becksarmour9922]

Powerful story Danielle and super brave lady, great podcast James you have a great way with ppl especially when it's hard hitting... Sending so much love to u Danielle I do hope you get your son back 💖💯❤️🙏🤗

[@jobenson7836]

Really enjoyed today's podcast I wish her all the best she deserves to be happy x

[@rosekemp3353]

I Watched this podcast last night and really inspired me. I have had alot of trauma in my life and also suffer with ptsd. People like danielle keep me going and make me realise things could be so much worse. Well done you for being brave and also taking responsibility for your life choices. Just ignore the negative comments. Not 1 person is perfect. We are all on our own journey in life and go through different things in life. Keep being you and don't give up the fight for your son you will get there.

[@jerryoshea3116]

She chose to hang out with Gangsters and Drug dealers& appeared to enjoy the life..She used a phrase ' they weren't my peoples' So I wouldn't find her to inspiring,I'm sure u can raise the Bar a little!

[@irenemorley75]

@@jerryoshea3116 👍👍👍

[@arklife99]

She doesn't deserve her son she made a choice when she had him and she chose wrong once you get to smack and crack your low life scum maybe she got beat as karma for making people beg for drugs, imagine her son being shot when her yard got shot up? Would she forgive herself then or would that not be her fault ?

[@janieciabrown7788]

This was another great interview! Danielle is a very brave girl and for all those who say she deserved what she got then shame on you! She was obviously groomed as a child. I really hope it works out for her.

[@melissarose2311]

Hey. Honestly I can’t believe people are saying she bought this on herself. Makes me feel SICK. She was a 12 year old in the hands of a older man who completely changed her and led her down this path. She was a victim and glad you see this too. These people obviously haven’t been through anything traumatic as a young person ❤️

[@LilyTheCat151]

@@melissarose2311 It's possible to be a victim and a perpetrator of crime. Being a victim doesn't really absolve her from what she's done. The sooner her issues are dealt with the better. She can't be allowed to ignore the harm she has done. She doesn't appear able to empathise with her victims. That is reasonable considering the life she has had and led. Blocking things out has allowed her to survive but she can't go through life not thinking about the consequences for others when she does something. I'm not criticising her, it's merely an observation. That she herself referred herself to therapy is a very good sign. She clearly understands and has some insight into her own thoughts and her issues.

[@Snacks8536]

@@melissarose2311 a 12 year old that lied about her age and admitted it in interview. Also where we’re the parents? Where was the local authority? Not as black and white as you’d like to think.

[@joyce.115]

If her name issss danielle I think you should delete her face is blurred for a reason

[@irenemorley75]

🤔🙄🙄🙄

[@kellyspence]

Another great cast, loved hearing her story! Best of luck and keep building them bridges with your Son ❤️

[@busybee8882]

Balls deep in the drug scene but didnt know why people were giving her £400 a time to use her kitchen. This girl isnt a victim

[@ameliaday344]

She wasn’t balls deep at this point, she’d only sold weed up until this point. It’s when they started cooking the crack in her home that she got more involved! How can you not feel for this poor girl who has been intensely groomed and FORCED to do horrible things until the point where she found it normal…

[@peterolley7159]

I used to get 500 pound from these blokes to use my kitchen, they told they was making cakes for the local school fate and silly me believed them

[@dannyjames9239]

@@ameliaday344 and set fire to another girl. I feel sorry for that girl not this Danielle girl.

[@clarejones2421]

Where did Ndubz come in to her life ?

[@irenemorley75]

@@peterolley7159 🤣🤣🤣🤭

[@dave8204]

Danielle's book is a hard read but important,should be available in all schools so young people see the reality behind what seems an exciting and glamorous life to too many young people,until they get sucked in and effectively trapped. Danielle is very honest and has been through some seriously bad stuff that she's trying to save others from,respect to her for that and if she saves one young person from wrecking their life she's done a great job.

[@joj3744]

There is enough lies in schools told already without this book as well

[@dermotgodfrey1454]

Jo J What proof do you have she's a liar can you send details?

[@chrisluke6301]

What proof do we need? Her face is blurred so you can’t recognise her she could be anyone. Why would you come on a video interview and then blur your face?

[@wboyle9721]

True the choices you make in life especially in your teens maps out your future for good or for bad

[@ruffsqwadnastymovement3099]

@@chrisluke6301 Lad put it this way she’s admitted to selling crack and smack also admitting setting a girl on fire but yet she’s never done no bird. Yes it is terrible that she was supposedly gangraped you wouldn’t wish that on anyone however that could all be a myth. Remember this world is all smoking mirrors, the truth his hidden in plain sight amongst all the lies.

[@rmil4531]

Oh my, James, you handled this exceptionally well. ❤️

[@samanthagoddard809]

Our youth workers would help us in soo many ways. We could confide in them and get guidance on personal situations to even getting a job or go into education. It was such a positive thing and this is what is lacking in the communities

[@dudleydyer9224]

Brought up around drugs and violence but by the age of 18/19 "didn't know that someone was paying her £400 for a few hours to rent her kitchen". ..... to very surprisingly cook crack. I do really feel for things she was clearly groomed into at an early age but it does seem she had plenty of chances to escape that lifestyle, yet still chose to put herself and her child in dangerous situations whilst being fully aware of the possible reprocussions. Brilliant interview but a very difficult moral dilemma as a listener

[@danieltaylor9509]

True if she love her son she wouldn't let addicts in the house end off

[@joeman8523]

@@danieltaylor9509 That's bollocks, plenty of girls are in a rock and a hard place, she took the cash because she needed it and didnt really know any better. Can you imagine the shiterhole she was in? She hardly expected the palce to get shot up and her kid getting took did she? You clearly don't know about vulnerable people and cuckooing single mums mate.

[@ruffsqwadnastymovement3099]

@@joeman8523 more like got pregnant and was given a council house. No it clearly wasn’t a palace but there are many many many more worse off people in this country and in the world that aren’t afforded that luxury. You need to put things into perspective lad

[@user-zp2bb1fk3h]

@@joeman8523 Your missing the vital point that she was wrapped up with these scumbags. Gear dealers don't just take over random single mums houses do they? They are the old tarts that knock about with them trying to play Charlie big potatoes.

[@satchy1000]

It is not that black and white. Her perceptions of right and wrong were mudded at a very young age when her perceptions were being formed. She’s a very brave lady who was manipulated by anyone who she came across. She was a prime target for these types of people. I wish her all the luck in the world. 💜

[@kellymarietarotfamilypets9598]

Brilliant interview, and what an amazing woman brave and honest! Loved this 🙏🏼🥰

[@malterwitty5433]

Powerful podcast . I wish Danielle all the best for the future . I’m sure she will help others , I hope she reconnects with her son . Thanks James . Bless you Both .

[@ironstealth2.064]

Good luck for the future. Your a born survivor. You'll get there I'm pretty confident of that fact after listening and watching. Much respect 🙏 ✌

[@hayleychichester1233]

It's amazing that we have these kinda stories told to bring light to some of the dark things that do happen

[@johnnyutah999]

She tied another girl to a bench and set her on fire. No fucking sympathy here. That's cold blooded

[@rach2007Eire]

It really is like that's the worst thing you could ever do to someone. Imagine thst poor girl sitting screaming in pain while she burns alive.

[@kittyyyy77]

as someone that can relate to her previous lifestyle, I’m so thankful and blessed I was able to leave before experiencing something like this. please be careful if your a teen in the uk😞

[@irenemorley75]

Don't be dramatic 🙄

[@JaneDoe-lf8qj]

read Danielles book. Really took me back. harrowing and honest read. Working in mental health, its a must read. Thanks danielle and all the power to you for sharing some of you life with us x

[@lynnejones7206]

Loved this podcast.. I’ve just bought her book .x

[@adamcoope8726]

If the amount of abuse directed at her in these comments is a snap shot of society then we are totally fucked. Keyboard nonces victim shaming what was then just a child. Says a lot more about you than her.

[@Mfb234]

Exactly She was just a child who was groomed into a dangerous lifestyle and likely had no idea what she was getting herself into or how to get out. Yes she done some horrible things but she done them to survive.

[@slobodanmarkovic4079]

What about amount of fools-like you?

[@CoDKills10]

As per amazing James, smashing it brother love it

[@1stworldproblems873]

I bet the girl she tied to a bench and set in fire doesn't feel sorry for her

[@johngoddard4459]

im gonna buy her book now.Great podcast as usual James

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks John

[@fionabushell1391]

I love Danielle and how strong she is. Her book is inspiring and broke my heart at the same time. A i can say is what a women x

[@charmainepriestman915]

Danielle you have inspired me so much thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@saraheccleston1442]

Sending her all the love in the world ! Brave woman for speaking out after reading the comments on this no wonder more people are coming forward to highlight how young women are groomed by these gangs. A product of her own environment with a twisted perspective of reality at the time all this was going on. Never judge a person until you have walked a day in their shoes ❤️.

[@susanswan6278]

I love this woman. I love your channel - you have such a broad mix. From David Icke, to George Galloway to all the tough guys and some amazing interesting women. You couldn't do this without your amazing insight and empathy.

[@prelovedloveliness2875]

Struggle to feel sympathy on this one. The thing that got me besides setting a girl on fire was how the latest boyfriend said if she doesnt stop selling drugs for xyz then he wont talk to her no more so she point blank stopped but she couldn't do that for her own kid? Wild! Really hope she has changed and she can help other youth in similar situations but i hope she doesnt get her son back until hes of an age where its on his terms. If hes happy let him be until hes old enough to deal with all the baggage its gonna bring... Wish her all the best moving forward!

[@IX555XI]

Just bought top girl yesterday… it’s unfortunately so relatable to me and my life 2-5 years ago. Loved her book!!

[@charmgriffiths3459]

Powerful and very inspirational.👏🏾👏🏾 I wish you all the best 💜

[@emma-jayne1804]

Well done to her for turning her life around ❤ I hope the future brings her even more happiness

[@romancartwright5971]

I started to watch this until she mentioned her book , told my wife who loves books and all I heard for two days was OMG!! and wasn’t allowed to watch this podcast until she read it lol.

[@bgs9503]

Just ordered her book, looking forward to the read 👏

[@chelseadarnell1306]

I'm half way through reading it, it's a really good read

[@whitewitchsarah317]

WOW!!! Fantastic watch "Top Girl" has made a difference in Australia....Beautiful & deserves a standing ovation for her strength, resilience & love💖😎🇦🇺 Go Girl💙👏👏👏 Hugs will be coming for Mum & Son💖💖

[@nataliesimpson999]

Excellent interview really interesting

[@SuperDaish]

She said she had no emotions after setting a girl on fire and doing other heinous thing's, but then goes on to say she feels bad for her mother, and felt bad for a rapist . Strange girl

[@cbaker2303]

You sick bastard is that really what you take from listening to this? She said she felt bad for people whilst she was still young before she had ptsd, the awful events that happened in her younger years caused the complex ptsd (caused her to lose feelings) you’re the strange one man not her

[@mikelavin7317]

@@cbaker2303 come on you bring her back to Yr mums for Sunday lunch would you? I thought nice women hope you get Yr head in a better place

[@user-jy5oi9bi4i]

@@cbaker2303 she is strange. She kept putting herself in these situations , kept bringing her son around all that bs . She’s a fool and has bought it on herself

[@joj3744]

Exactly Also she’s compulsive liar and narcissist

[@weecharlie01]

@@joj3744 Not sure you quite understand what a narcissist is

[@charlotteturner7595]

Awesome as always

[@truthisthetruth6628]

Your so inspiring stay strong and carry on doing good things💪

[@samanthagoddard809]

They need to bring back more youth centres for youths to be safeguarded to a certain extent, and to be able to go on trips away with the youth workers as a group getting them away from hanging around on the streets in the 6 weeks holidays. We had youth workers come to us and take us on trips and they would educate us and safeguard us as much as they could. It was the best thing for us that lived on a council estate.

[@jamie310880]

Totally different ball game nowadays.

[@samanthagoddard809]

Totally 💯 probably best to be a gamer at homes these days

[@Dconeakajcsmedia]

Tulisa?

[@matty6848]

Parents need to start being parents again and not leaving their kids too the streets. As a father myself i do as much with my kids as possible. Be pro active with them take them out and do things with them. Thats the problem today, not enough are pro active.

[@RC-nv6rc]

Man said change your life if youre on a building site like its such a hard life, im getting £35 an hour 10 hours a day as a carpenter on building sites it can go up to £100 an hour when doing it on a price work basis rather than hourly rate, im getting more than most drug dealers on the street and i dont have to look over my shoulder, i got this job through probation after 3 prison sentences did a two year apprenticeship on £3.60 an hour it was hard but once it was done im set for life.......

[@charlenewhite4552]

James is my favourite I love listening to him i would love to hear his story and him getting interviewed ♥️

[@daniellehall1496]

James has told his story it's a good watch x

[@SAJuk-lb4dh]

I doubt that "Danielle" will see this but if she does. ...brave beyond brave is how I'd class you with a very good heart . I wish you all the very best in your future and i touch wood you manage to get your son back in your life and have a relationship with him that you deserve . James , you couldn't of hosted this any better mate 👏 👍 thank you

[@RatherBeCancelledThanHandled]

She’s playing the female victim card to downplay her willing participation in these gang acts. Even if you’re young you still know lighting someone on fire is evil. She’s accountable for that even if she deludes her self to believe otherwise

[@irenemorley75]

Yep..... they all think they are great at the time then play the victim when they get older, her son is best to stay clear, she didn't give a shit about the poor child at the time.

[@roypendleton6780]

Awesome interview. She’s stronger than she realizes Life is tough !! Day to day week to week. … Grind

[@JL-pg4zy]

Incredibly strong, hope your future has your son in it , buying your book to. Stay safe

[@rach2007Eire]

Nah theres no excuse for fukn burning a girl alive after she gets the shit beaten out of her. And of course she only did it cause she was threatened. She shouldn't of been there in the first place. She knew the reputation of these ppl and gangs. I dont know, there is some thing about her story i dont believe. All through her story its always someone else fault.

[@gillthomas4724]

She burnt a girl alive though 😭 she’s absolutely horrendous

[@miminotbovered2857]

😮

[@hannahclare337]

I agree! What she has done is disgusting

[@markhughes8314]

Crikey you were banging the questions in there James. Thought she was being interrogated at times! lol.

[@imaan.]

Makes me glad as a female I grew up no where near London (I know its not only London) but most victim stories are from there and around estates like where she grew up

[@alandavis6384]

Great listen

[@addictedtoangling]

Wow what a tragic story respect to danielle for surviving it and coming thru it stronger i wish her all the best for the future and maybe in time she will be reunited with her son

[@samspelman4504]

Strongest women omg the most emotional and horrible story ever for her to come this far in life she is an absolute trooper

[@buyop9441]

37:55 - Thank you! I’ve been wanting to hear about the psyche of a drug dealer. I think this man sums it up. There is no regard for the person dealers are selling drugs to. But to be thinking, “That person’s addicted mum/dad/brother/sister/son daughter etc., is going to get me a Gucci belt,” is beyond low. Thank goodness this man had an epiphany though! He clearly needed it.

[@mistresspippa]

I listened to her book a while back. What a mental life

[@ajc1888]

Psychopaths feel nothing not PTSD sufferers

[@breenirwin2356]

Sociopath no ??

[@ajc1888]

@@breenirwin2356 no definitely psycho

[@johnh1252]

Move somewhere nice and get away from gang life completely. You are a very strong character x

[@romanyboho4461]

Just read the book i really hope she gets to have a relationship with her son that's the most heartbreaking part of her story .

[@NostGold]

A very interesting episode, I feel that she is somewhat remorseful because her son was taken away from her. If you understand psychopathy, you can see she has clear traits of a psychopath. I understand she was targeted at a young age, but she, as a clear headed individual who never took drugs or alcohol, committed so many atrocities. Her PTSD being 'complexed' sounds about right, because people with this trait usually feel no emotions toward hurting others to get ahead, and in this podcast it feels like she is saying things which she thinks people want to hear to sympathise with her. Our country is being governed by these very same type of people, politicians, etc. That's my overall analysis after hearing her story, it's sad what has happened to her and what she has gone through, but it seems she had at multiple times, the option to get out and change her life but chose not to.

[@rebeccafair4468]

I am currently reading her book and won’t listen to this full interview, until I have finished. Whilst I sympathise with the things she went through, I get the impression she didn’t care enough about her son, to allow drug dealers in to cook their drugs. She didn’t seem scared or phased at all by them.

[@roisinclarke3403]

She was only young she was gang raped at 15, she’s been through a lot and now helps others. She feels nothing I think to protect herself, I find ur comment unfair I’ve read her book

[@irenemorley75]

@@roisinclarke3403 🙄She put herself there.

[@lukeorru5074]

Why is her face blured out when its on the cover of her book ?

[@duttyched4983]

How do you know it’s her?

[@lizzyloughton7501]

Good question don't seem real if the face is blurred out not impressed

[@kerrymiller2586]

Have you people any concept of what someone who's been through this abuse goes through on a daily basis....if she didn't feel strong on the day and wanted to just speak her mind without worrying about her face being shown....isn't that brave enough???? Key board warriors....so brave eh🤫

[@keysersoze2313]

@@kerrymiller2586 Not a single keyboard warrior within this thread. Typical "modern" woman, getting sand in your vagina over nothing. Don't create a problem where there isn't one.

[@jamiefors5062]

@@kerrymiller2586 fkn ridiculous comment, your narrative doesn't fit in this equation, read what was typed and think about it

[@paulkevinjackson6158]

James is the best in the business

[@paulduffy697]

She’s not innocent, she liked the image at the time in my opinion..

[@fusion454]

Defo

[@ghostriderrrrrrr9122]

No one said she was innocent 😂😂

[@ghostriderrrrrrr9122]

At the end of the day she still got ganged raped and set on fire and you don’t have any sympathy? Sick guy😂

[@Mfb234]

At 12yo do you really think she had the capacity to understand the dangers and gravity of what she was getting involved in?

[@tarawells1553]

@@ghostriderrrrrrr9122 yeah, bit different when you’re on the ‘feel sorry for me’ train. She had a stable home, good education at a grammar school. I knew at 13 it was wrong to set a damn tree on fire let alone a person. You can’t just absolve and sympathise with her just because she was a female who chose that lifestyle

[@karlbrowne3361]

My heart goes out to this girl. What a shame having to deal with this as a child. I have 3 girls and I would be writing this to you from a lifer unit if it had happened to one of mine. Bless you sweetheart ❤️❤️

[@garethbruen5892]

My heart goes out to the girl who was set on fire

[@SuperDaish]

@@garethbruen5892 well said amigo 👏

[@LS-fe4ob]

@@garethbruen5892 exactly

[@playingheartonestaronelove314]

Brilliant James 👍

[@timsmith9873]

I wish you a lifetime of happiness, and I really hope you get your son back. You'll be a good mum

[@joshbrown592]

This definitely happens a lot but just never talked on Huge ratings to “Danielle” too brave doing this 👏🏾🙌🏽

[@joj3744]

Oh yes she’s so brave she shows her face and don’t lie at all 🙄

[@jimmymcgill713]

So what are you doing about it?

[@irenemorley75]

@@joj3744 She says that drug dealers are not bad people...... what ever🙄🤮

[@donnablackman3954]

Very strong lady ♥️ look after your mental health too ♥️

[@laurendobinson5930]

Such a brave person and an amazing inspiration. Keep being you. And thank you James, fantastic podcast. X

[@sharonclarke9195]

She tied a terrified young girl to a bench and set fire to her… Brave and inspiring definitely do not spring to mind 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@whywhat9018]

Brave and inspiring? No wonder the UK is doomed with thoughts like this.

[@irenemorley75]

@@sharonclarke9195 Spot on, some people make me laugh.....inspiring, what the hell🙄

[@leechampion6538]

She didn’t know he was cooking crack but giving her £400 to use her kitchen for an afternoon 😆😆

[@irenemorley75]

Spot on, she would and did anything for cash...... even these guys came before her own son.🙄🤮

[@linaa6133]

buying this book right now🥺

[@rsao100]

Was wondering what happened to Tulisa - totally blame Dappy for this

[@martin2514]

Best comment ever!!!

[@sirplumb]

Does sound like her too

[@NaturalNat111]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@unrulyt.yofficial7100]

Class Comment ☝️

[@chrisgeronimo123]

Take a bow sir 🤣

[@markwarren38]

this was a top class interview,, this girl has had it tough but boy has she come out the other side,,, I hope she gets to see her son soon as she wants it more than anything,, god bless

[@markwarren38]

she made mistakes like us all but at least she's on the road to a better life which is the main thing and she sounds like a lovely girl,,, so good luck to her,,

[@markwarren38]

@Dorian Phoenix you obviously have an issue with this girl,, I don't and I wish her well for her future

[@whywhat9018]

@@markwarren38 Yeah I have an issue with anyone who ties a person to a bench and then sets them on fire

[@markwarren38]

@@whywhat9018 horrific ordeal for who ever that poor individual was but she knows that now and she's only looking to learn from her mistakes and move on in life,,, some people deserve a 2nd chance and from listening to this podcast I believe she does

[@irenemorley75]

@@markwarren38 She knew at the time she was doing wrong, who needs a mother like that ?🙄

[@Nick-ms4sb]

Sad that these things happen to women, everyone deserves a good relationship and a genuine partner, wish her all the best in the future .

[@davidtoohey9166]

Bless her ❤️ what a strong women x

[@bennolan1849]

Got the book today it's not a bad read so far 👍

[@user-zp2bb1fk3h]

It wasn't a sustained pattern of grooming though, she sought out several separate groups and conducted herself in this way then started informing when it suited her. She's as bad as the people cooking crack in her kitchen.

[@ryanbane630]

I agree mate

[@SUZYPAYNE]

She was 12 years old did you not listen to her story she was 13 when he raped her

[@user-zp2bb1fk3h]

@@SUZYPAYNEMaybe, why was she allowed or chose to be in the company of fully grown men at that age? A inconvenient truth is we have a nation with many poor or lazy parents which is what allowed that to happen more than likely. I have sympathy for her first ordeal. Yes, that's one incident of her rapist grooming her, all the following times she chose a lifestyle that created and added to the misery of others and ruined lives, herself included. Just because someone has been the victim once doesn't absolve them of responsibility going forward. She chose her gang affiliations and didn't like the consequences of that life, lay with dogs and you'll get fleas.

[@nlcnlcnlc]

Why don't you realise she didn't even begin healing from the grooming that's literally what grooming does... it makes you vulnerable to more grooming unless you have been supported enough to heal from it AND realise what it does to you. Sooo many people who have been groomed, sexually assaulted or sexually abused end up getting assaulted numerous times after the first time. It literally makes you more likely to become a victim again once you have become a victim. There is statistics about this and its well known. Its obvious she has only began processing and healing from these events, even if she did get herself into some of those situations, she got into them because she is vulnerable.

[@nlcnlcnlc]

It also doesn't have to be a sustained pattern of grooming. Sexual assault and grooming can happen once and ruin everything in your life for the rest of your life if you don't get supported or you get zero chance to heal and grow from it.

[@paulakeating2431]

I've read her book xxx 😘 💕

[@WattzOrJerk]

Enjoy this 👏🏻

[@JSL2000]

Very interesting. I disagree with you James that everyone has some goodness in them. There are some (only a tiny minority) who are pure wrong 'uns. But, I do see your point. I think your guest has a lot of goodness. County Lines cause nothing but misery and the Police have done a masterful job smashing a lot of them up. It is interesting to listen to this interview.

[@stickyvicky7018]

I'm struggling to find any empathy here. Grammar school & supportive Mum on the scene. She had a better chance than a lot of the kids today, but she rejected that to knowingly run with gangs, sell drugs, torture people & grab money from anyone willing to use her for it.

[@Kmc2211]

She was raped on her 13th birthday. Maybe that changed her 🤔

[@ameliaday344]

She was groomed by older men with money, designer items and a comfortable life as an incentive! Don’t be so quick to judge

[@stickyvicky7018]

@@ameliaday344 Where's the judgement? It's an opinion based on what she's publically told everyone. She did get a better start in life than a lot of kids, she chose to go the other way.

[@whywhat9018]

And yeah she blames it all on "White privilege". Stupid girl. You know I'm really, really getting tired of so many girls and boys like this. Take some God damn responsibility. She went into that life, because she thought it was cool and then cried wolf when reality hit. I have no sympathy for anyone who ties another person to a bench and sets them on fire.

[@RatherBeCancelledThanHandled]

I agree with you here. She was quite young when this happen. Albeit I remember being 13 and understanding the risk of making certain decisions. Unfortunately to some extent she’s playing the female victim card. She’s downplaying the benefits she received being in a gang (money , power , attention etc )

[@abbiebrown6861]

What a brave woman. Big respect . Hope this woman has a bright future XXX💕

[@susanphillipson6607]

Just got this book

[@marklivingstone3121]

Big up Danielle I no your reading these comments your a brave girl deserve all the good things in life.

[@dinokiller1556]

Are you stalking her? How do you know? Creepy vibes dude

[@thathurt]

@@dinokiller1556 no he looked up her book. Her name or pen name is Danielle. 🙄

[@tjemmerson7289]

"I'm a kind person with a good heart" Admits to setting someone on fire

[@megxx7299]

Yep, people always glamorise and forget about what girls in this life grow up like. Keep your head up girl 🤍

[@lilypops6071]

Need to read her book, it's such a good read.

[@irenemorley75]

I'm one person that wont put cash in her pocket.🙄🤮

[@lilypops6071]

@irenemorley75 and whys that!?

[@isetscott4740]

so people saw this dude driving round with a 12 year old and said nothing...

[@caitlinbyrne4308]

I have about 100 pages left of her book and it’s a hard one to read fucking hell, I can’t imagine the life she lived! If you haven’t read it go and read it now

[@simonyip5978]

When she says that in her early teens she craved for the protection from a father, should be remembered by absent fathers and single mothers who chose to be single for their own reasons. The truth is that all kids need a dad to give them a sense of protection and for giving children a stable and safe upbringing.

[@lewisdirienzo201]

The single biggest issue in the UK today we need more fathers in the home

[@tyra2758]

Hi James - I wanted to get in contact with you as I saw you did a podcast for top girl. Surving gangs of London. I wanted to potentially tell you a story that happened to me. When I was a pawn for fraud. I ended up getting set up by my best friend and boyfriend. And ended up getting held at gun point and raped and beaten. I wanted to finally speak up about it as I feel women and young girls need to know not to get them self involved in gangs in london as to this day I am traumised. Is there anything you can do? And help me to preach what I need to say. Thanks

[@TT-eq3om]

I’m so sorry that happened to you. What a horrible thing to go through! I hope you’re doing better

[@tyra2758]

@@moneymitch4876 why would I lie about something so deep and hurtful?

[@Acesinz]

May Allah give you ease sister 🥺 sorry for what you’ve been through. Hope your okay

[@the_egg_man492]

Hopefully you manage to get your story told👍👍

[@ummnailah2991]

I’m so sorry for what happened to you. If you look in the description part at the top, it shows ways you can contact James English x

[@monkmode2739]

Glad she is back on the right track, hope she gets her son back and build a successful and peaceful life. But young men avoid these kinda women, some females look for that life until it comes on top.. Also very toxic people were around her. No man is gonna feel comfortable with their misses running the streets..

[@sunpi]

I like how you let people actually speak.

[@owainjohns2815]

so sad that she still doesn't really see herself as a groomed victim, it wasn't white privilege, it was because she was used and abused. Those so called gang members are disgusting. I hope she can meet her son one day and get on with being happy

[@casuallad735]

White privilege doesn’t exist

[@james87367]

@Dorian Phoenix her so called white privilege got her a life of misery and trauma. Beaten up regularly, shot at, tortured and everything else with that lifestyle. But of course white privilege is the real problem. Good luck to her.

[@davehammond76]

The book is superb. Fair play to hear for telling her story. Must have been hard to do esp the letter to her son at the end. She’s done some bad things but she’s been a survivor and turned her life around. Would make a great film or tv series.

[@sethdoesworldtravelandtake4884]

Thanks 4 the campervan thing I am looking fe 1

[@smuni9816]

I do feel for her she been thru a lot hope she gets her son back

[@loonzuk]

She got herself into this mess from tbe moment she lied about her age

[@Patrick_Bateman92]

Victim blaming

[@joj3744]

90% of what she’s says is a lie she is a fantasist and compulsive liar

[@chrisb6117]

@@joj3744 do you know her?

[@JS-wn9xo]

What’s the book called ?

[@garyhewes5766]

Little miss innocent 😇