Against All Odds
In the heart of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a young woman named Alison Botha faced a terrible night that changed her life forever. Even in the darkest moments, Alison showed incredible strength and courage. Her difficult journey from being a victim to becoming a survivor was unbelievable and made us wonder how she survived something very scary and became a symbol of hope for many people. This is a story not just of survival against the odds but of bravery so fierce that it reminds us all of the indomitable power of the human spirit. Alison Bother was born on September 22, 1967, in Port Elizabeth, to parents Brian and Claire. Sadly, their family split early, and Claire, Alison's mom, took on the responsibility of caring for both Alison and her older brother Neil, who was 18 months older. She had a pretty regular childhood. Later, she went to the Collegiate High School for Girls in Port Elizabeth. She wasn't super into academics or...