Writing the memoir, In Contempt of Fate, was painful. I felt as if I was reliving it over again. The pain was so real, and memories were vivid. It gave me the realization of how fortunate and blessed I was to have lived through what I have and appreciate life.

Discover the true meaning of living, as you read, In Contempt of Fate. Learn the power of the human spirit. It guides you to go beyond the physical confines, and to believe in yourself, to have a dream, and to believe in your vision. “Let my experience be your guide, my pain your comfort, my disappointments your strength, and when the time comes for you to make a choice, take my leap to give you the assurance that you too will reach there.”

Fernando’s heartbreaking experiences as a victim of human trafficking and her remarkable recovery make her a powerful speaker for any audience. Her story is not unique: traffickers often prey on a sense of financial vulnerability, advertising a good job as an avenue out of the desperation of poverty. Fernando speaks out in order to save others from the elaborate and cruel human trafficking networks that exist all over the globe.