I Survived A 3 Day Gang War In South American Prison | Minutes With | @LADbible

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Absolutely phenomenal story, really goes to show how a lack of guidance, love and security can drastically set the path a person takes. Natalie does not seem like a criminal, but her vulnerabilities put her in this situation. Thankyou for sharing your story.

What I wonder about is how is her daughter doing and how did she feel going through all this. These stories are always heartbreaking, but when it involves a child like this so closely, you've got to wonder how was the kid handling all of this, too. I feel so sorry for this woman, it's visible she hasn't quite healed from everything that happened to her and every moment of her life still stings.

I feel so sorry for her. Used and abused all the way to being locked in a South American hell hole. I wish you all the best going forward.

The guy probably told her the truth. The guardia were in on it, but they sacrificed her to let an even bigger shipment through. The whole thing was planned from beginning to end. It happens all the time. You just take a gamble on whether or not they gave you the biggest shipment.

This is just shows you exactly why people who offend can't get out because they are never given the opportunity to..... If you can't work because of your criminal record your just gonna do what you know

Stories like these can save lives, thank you very much for having the courage to speak about these things publicly and possibly persaude people on the verge of becoming addicted to wake up and get their life together before it's too late.

I'm from Venezuela, and the moment she said she was caught by the guard at the airport, I said she was screwed. Unfortunately justice in the country doesn't work, there are laws but they are not applied, the judicial system is corrupt. The prisons in Venezuela are another world, the stories you hear are just too crazy, to survive in them the families of the prisoners have to pay a lot of money to avoid being killed by the gangs that lead inside the prisons, the food and even the space where they sleep, she was very lucky to have scaped.I'm not saying it's the right thing to do because at the end of the day she committed a crime, but it was possible for her to end up dead.

Good luck Natalie!, I hope you and your daughter the best. This was really touching and made me sad. My brother got caught in drugs and eventually lost his life beacause of them. It hurts me every day. I´m so glad you got out in time and could reunite with your daughter.

I am originally from Venezuela, and as soon as she said she was jailed over there, I knew right away she was in trouble. It’s an absolute horror what Venezuelan prisoners go through. Even though I’ve never been in prison, being from Venezuela gives me a fair understanding of your situation here. And it’s scary 😢

She was probably used as bait to let the big shipment pass. Heartbreaking story but a strong woman

when she lost her clerical job why didn't she just get a minimum wage job with an a employment agency to pay the mortgage, bills and put food on the table until she found something better and the book came off? wtf

Fantastic interview Natalie congratulations on your book Escape from Venezuela's deadliest prison and podcasts also called Escape from Venezuela's deadliest prison parts 1 & 2

What a horrid way to find out how the world works, I'm so sorry this happened to you, it must be so frustrating being charged and seeing more corruption going on from those imprisoning you. I hope you have rebuilt your life

If only people understood that a persons childhood is often the cause of how people end up in a life of crime and addiction. It’s so sad, she never deserved this life and that disgusting predator ‘social worker’ should be in prison and not allowed to go near young people. These childrens homes attract every predator there is. Respect to her for coming through and being able to talk so eloquently. That first prison was actually the epitome of hell on earth.

Thank you Natalie for sharing very personal struggles and adversities you’ve endured. I’m grateful you pulled through an inconceivable situation and found light in your life again. Much love and respect! 💜

Great content guys, love these longform interviews, keep em coming!

I just saw your story on TV " Banged up abroad" and then this just popped out on my feed. Amazing story girl. You are a real survivor. Wishing you and Nikkita the very best.

Such a sad sad story, would like to hear her daughters side of the story.

Wow, I am lost for words. Thank you for sharing your story ❤