How I Survived A Yorkshire Ripper Attack | Minutes With | @LADbible

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her anger about the disgraceful police failure is palpable, her disgust towards politicians response like Margaret thatcher is invigorating, the pride in her face and voice as she talked about women marching the streets in protest speaks volumes...her passion and strength of character has obviously been vital in her survival ...she s a woman of incredible character

I can't wrap my head around the fact that the police got more interested with the case when it became clear that the killer targeted also "innocent" women, not "just prostitutes". One of the "not innocent" women was an 18 years old girl!

I'm glad Ladbible gave this woman a voice because I watched the docu on Netflix and her side of the story wasn't covered as much. What a strong woman!

Words to live by…..”Harness your anger, harness your fear, and turn it around if you can, use it as fuel to get where you wanna be in your life. It’s really vital that you don’t let it subsume you, and drown you and define you.”

Oh my god that couple had balls of STEEL. Armed guy beating up on a lady? Run at him!

This woman is awesome. I hope she is enjoying a great life right now.

I was a nurse living in a nursing home at Withington Hospital during this time. He murdered one poor lady across the road from the hospital and actually returned to the body as it wasn't found straight away. It was terrifying walking the hospital corridors when on night duty as the canteen was away from the main wards. I used to clutch surgical scissors under my cape to use as a weapon. Very frightening time to be a woman.

I am a woman who survived a horrific crime. Back then I didn’t trust the police, it took my nearly 20 years to get the courage to report my attack, in the end it was the fact that he was still out there and probably attacking other women that made me report the crime. It changed my life completely. I live with ptsd. Not long after the attack a friend of mine took me on a Reclaim the Night March that ended in a ballroom full of wonderful women. I believe it probably prevented me from taking my life. They never caught him, he’s probably still out there. Your strength in doing this video is overwhelming. 35 years later you have helped me so much by coming forward and telling your truth. I love you. Thank you.

She tells her story so calmly, but she still conveys the details of the event and the aftermath so well that I could picture myself experiencing it as well. I felt her terror, trauma, anger, fear, and determination. I’m glad she found it in herself to continue with her studies and career.

A friend of mine was a student in Newcastle (North East England) in the early 80s. She was walking across the town moor one night and came across a distressed looking woman coming the other way. The woman passed her by without a word. A minute later a man started following her. She ran and he gave chase. Fortunately she escaped but when she went to the police they said it was her fault and that in future she should carry a bucket of water with her to throw over any assailant. The police did not give a shit about women. Things have changed, but how much I can't say.

I really appreciate these 23 minutes with videos. You hear about crazy stories everyday in the news or online, but when you get a real insight into the life of someone who’s actually lived through an insane experience like this, it really gives you a unique perspective

The fact that this serial killer was caught accidentally is just stunning... If he'd not been pulled over he could have killed even more. It's disgraceful.

My mums from Wakefield & she told me how terrifying it was being a young woman living through all of this, I cannot imagine the fear they all felt, my heart goes out to all the victims & their families.

Much respect to this well-spoken, brave, strong, inspiring woman. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

I Love Her. I'm a recovered Addict, that was severly abused by both parents, then Ex boyfriends, one of whom cracked my head open with a dumbell & other abuses. This is something I always tell others with trauma "Use that anger, that trauma & let it motivate u. Let it fuel that desire to become whatever u dream of bc u are NOT a victim...Ur a Victor"

He lived on the same street as me when I was a kid; I can still remember him coming and going, getting in and out of a van going to work I assume, crazy to think a serial killer lived a cross the street, literally 50ft away.

It’s always fascinating to watch people share their own survival stories. It proves the fact that they inherit so much endurance and bravery.

The fact my city is mostly known for the Yorkshire ripper saddens me. My mother was actually friends with one of the victims. I live round the corner from where her murder took place. Peter Sutcliffe was pure evil! Edit to add: Wilma Mccan was her friend. Also, the first victim sadly. Her son came to speak at my school and told his mother's story and how his life was affected after her murder. What i loved about Richard (her son) is that he has a slogan which is a play on words for his last name 'I can' from what i remember from his visit, he says he used this as a mantra to keep going. I think thats an awesome thing. Will forever play on my heart strings to this day.

What a incredibly strong woman. Thank you for sharing your story.