I Lived Through This

Tracey Bolton was winning at life. She had the job of her dreams and was living overseas with her husband. Then, within the space of a single year she would find herself fighting for her life, not once, but twice. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Episode Specific Additional Links Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

For Willie Erasmus childhood was a period punctuated by horrific violations by predators and a steady undercurrent of violence. As an adult, his world threatened to spin out of control as rage and addiction took hold. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Get information on how to help survivors of childhood abuse: https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/documents/protect-children-and-help-them-heal Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

When 71-year-old Peter Knottenbelt went on a family holiday to celebrate his retirement, he could have no idea, that the holiday would end in a fight for his life. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. https://youtu.be/lAM-H1yaGE8 https://www.facebook.com/Stairsproject Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

When Bernice van Eck joined an organisation to advance her spiritual journey, she could have no idea that she was about to be taken to the depths of hell and be forced to claw her way back to the light. Part 2 Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Read MMS' response to these allegations: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/inside-the-bizarre-cult-whose-members-allege-sexual-and-financial-exploitation?utm_content=1620133217&utm_medium=social&utm_source=VICE_facebook&fbclid=IwAR1qt7fnpr4VAzdtbd7s3v-NUnQkNuAnDsAdSLZ4wYLUtpdCcHxJOwVFU8w Connect with Bernice: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernice.ve Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernice_eck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernice_ve/?hl=en Website: https://bernicevaneck.com/ Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

When Bernice van Eck joined an organisation to advance her spiritual journey, she could have no idea that she was about to be taken to the depths of hell and be forced to claw her way back to the light. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Read MMS' response to these allegations: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/inside-the-bizarre-cult-whose-members-allege-sexual-and-financial-exploitation?utm_content=1620133217&utm_medium=social&utm_source=VICE_facebook&fbclid=IwAR1qt7fnpr4VAzdtbd7s3v-NUnQkNuAnDsAdSLZ4wYLUtpdCcHxJOwVFU8w Connect with Bernice: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernice.ve Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernice_eck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernice_ve/?hl=en Website: https://bernicevaneck.com/ Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

When Cindy Pivacic became involved in a relationship after the breakup of her marriage, she thought it would be a fun, adventurous way to dip back into the dating pool, but she had no idea that her seducer was hiding a deadly secret. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Contact Cindy Pivacic: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CindyPivacicSpeakerHIVAIDS Website: https://cindypivacic.co.za/ Email: cindy(at)cindypivacic.co.za Twitter: https://twitter.com/CINDYPIVACIC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindypivacic/?hl=en Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

When Vanessa Goosen travelled to Thailand for a business trip/holiday, she could have no idea that her life was about to change forever. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Contact Vanessa Goosen: https://www.facebook.com/VanessaLGoosen https://www.instagram.com/vanessaleonegoosen/?hl=en [email protected] https://www.vgse.co.za/ Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

Shaninlea Visser is an ordinary wife and mom whose life was turned upside down when she was bitten by a friend's pet mongoose. When a bizarre and life-threatening infection takes hold of Shan's body, she wakes up from a coma to discover that she has lost almost half of her body. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Help Shan walk again: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/charity/profile/shaninlea-visser-medical?fbclid=IwAR0TXPgX3xixTbwczJKRrfM65mBkTcMmDdUL2g5D2Gm4b0OmffZa2uhybqk Follow Shan on FB: https://www.facebook.com/shanlivingherlife/?ref=page_internal Follow Shan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shan.livinglife/ Watch the Shan Show: https://youtu.be/kIXzyzkQaWE Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/ The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast. Facebook page · Twitter Profile

I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. From being trapped in a destructive cult, surviving an abusive relationship, a fight with a wild animal, and even devastating natural disasters, survivors tell you their own powerful stories, in their own words. The podcast is hosted by Nicole Engelbrecht of True Crime South Africa. Facebook page · Twitter Profile