The Unthinkable Journey of Nada Itrab: A Story of Survival and Hope Nada Itrab was only nine years old when her life changed forever. She was kidnapped, abused, and forced into marriage. This shocking story comes from a special report by [Primer Impacto](http://primerimpacto.com/). Nada's experience highlights the strength of the human spirit. It also shows the importance of fighting against child exploitation. Now, 11 years after her rescue, Nada shares her powerful story. She is an inspiring example of overcoming great hardship. ## The Promise of a Vacation Turns Dark Nada’s family had moved to Spain from Morocco. They faced many money problems. Grover Morales, a 36-year-old man, worked as a builder in Spain. He became very close friends with Nada's family. He often helped them. One day, Nada received good grades in school. Morales offered her a reward: a one-week vacation to Bolivia, his home country. This seemed like a kind gesture. The idea of a trip to Bolivia was exciting. Nada only expected a short, fun holiday. But what awaited her was a nightmare. This seemingly harmless offer was actually a terrible plan. Morales had tricked Nada and her family. He used their trust and their difficult situation against them. The dream of a vacation quickly turned into a fight for survival. ### The Deception Unveiled Nada's joy turned to terror as soon as they arrived in Bolivia. The first thing Morales did was destroy all her travel documents. He tore them to pieces right after they got off the plane. This act confirmed her worst fears. She was not on a vacation. She was being kidnapped. Morales revealed his twisted plan. He was part of a dangerous group called AEMINPU. This sect still operates in Bolivia and other South American countries today. Morales told Nada that marrying a 10-year-old girl would make him a leader in this group. This was the dark reason behind his actions. Nada was just nine years old when her captor planned her forced marriage. This showed the cruel nature of his intentions. ## A Life of Forced Labor and Constant Abuse Nada's days in captivity were filled with unimaginable suffering. Morales forced her into a life of labor. She became part of a network that grew and sold drugs. Her new reality was far from any childhood experience. ### Daily Exploitation in the Fields Each day began before sunrise. Nada described her routine: * **Waking early:** She would wake up when the rooster crowed. * **Collecting tools:** She would grab her machete and a bag. * **Working in the fields:** She went to the coca fields. There, she was forced to work for about 15 hours every day. During these long hours, Morales was always nearby. He carried a stick, a belt, or a machete. He used these to beat, hurt, and shame her constantly. Nada endured endless physical and mental pain. She worked under his watchful, cruel eye. ### Forced Marriage and Horrific Nights Her suffering worsened when Morales forced Nada to marry him. She was only nine years old. He was 36. This forced marriage was part of his sect's twisted rituals. After the wedding, Morales became even more violent.
