Fedelina: A Stolen Life (Full Documentary) | ABS-CBN News 

After watching this video, I think I have found my new purpose. I am a lawyer in the Philippines currently based in Ontario. Hopefully, one day, I will be an instrument in helping people like Fedelina. Although I hope na wala ng Filipino that is being trafficked.

Unfortunately Nanay Fedelina died due to Covid. I was fortunate enough to have met her here in Los Angeles, she was very gentle, loving & good soul.❤

This need to be a movie. Just watching this documentary already made me cry many times. She chose to forgive the people who stole her whole life.

A classic case of Stockholm syndrome and resilience. Nanay Fedelina showed us the true meaning of forgiveness and unconditional love to one's lifelong tormentor.

The nurse should be given recognition.

In the end, she was very forgiving. She showed kindness instead of vengeance to the person who trafficked and maltreated her for most of her life. I personally cannot do what she did. Rest in Heaven, Nanay Fedelina.

My question is... Where is the remainder of the family Cox? Say their names! It is impossible they didn't know what was going on. All I read is that they don't want to talk to the reporters or the newspapers. These accomplices should be exposed. They don't deserve to walk out like nothing happened. This family should be held accountable for their actions, for supporting such a horrible behavior for decades, and saying nothing, and treating Fedelina in such inhumane way. Rest in peace, Lola Fedelina!

She had lived a very saintly life. Rest in Peace Nanay. You are an inspiration.

40 years of abuse and yet she chose to forgive her abuser. What a pure and kind soul you have, nanay Fedelina. May your soul rest in eternal peace 🤍

Spoiler alert ‼️ guaranteed to make you cry if you have a heart ❤️ so don’t watch until you have some tissue/ napkins. Nanay Fedelina is an epitome of courage and forgiveness. She may be gone, but her good deeds will be remembered. I would love to see a movie adaptation of her story because I think that would pave way for raising awareness of human trafficking not just for Filipinos around the world, but also citizens of other countries all over the world, and also as tribute to her one of a kind life story. Well done to all who helped her, to the PWC team, the FBI, the Philippine consulate and others, the nursing care facility, and to her own family who made her happy, felt loved and cared for before her untimely demise.

Shedding tears all throughout watching this documentary 😭😭😭 I think nanay Fedelina had a "stockholm syndrome" where a victim developed a psychological bond with the captor. Nevertheless, we can all learn from nanay's strong resilience and kind heartedness. Thank you sa nurse na nakapansin na there was something wrong, FBI, social services, and the whole Filipino community who fought for nanay's freedom to live the wonderful life she deserves and got to see her family before she passed. Rest in Peace eternally, nanay Fedelina. Thank you, ABS-CBN for this documentary!!! Grabe ang puso ko 😢💔

Nanay Fedelina is a Saint 😭😭😭 She had a pure heart Yung pagdalaw niya sa grave ng mga umapi sa kanya grabe ang heart ni Nanay ❤️ RIP po Nanay 😢❤

Not one person in that four generation of family ever thought of doing the right thing, so sad and soooo evil!

Was moved by the story. I realized that my aunt in the US might had the same case, coz she was brought to US by a family from the Middle East who never processed her papers. She considered herself TNT (undocumented) for years till she had the chance to process her documents on her own till she obtained citizenship. It's only now that I have become aware after watching this documentary. Many thanks to this program of ABS. God bless!

A true story of hope and forgiveness,may this story be the light of other Filipinos abroad to fight for the human rights

Kudos to the filipino community there in L.A., USA. You have done a great job to our fellow filipinos. Fedelina is blessed and you are a blessing to her. She has a forgiving heart despite what happened to her for that long years of sufferrings. She is the best example of a strong, kind, courageous and resilient person. Though she's gone she will never be forgotten. Surely fedelina is in God's hand in heaven enjoying a more joyous life. Godbless !❤

salamat din sa Nurse na naka pansin sa knya na may mali sa nangyayare aa knya yun ang naging key to her freedom 🙏 May you Rest in Peace po 🙏 no more pain no more sufferings kasama ni Lord🙏

Thank you to everyone who helped her in so many ways. Her freedom may have been short but she was filled with so much love. She showed us what pure love is. Thank you Nanay Fedelina! You are God's loving gift to all of us!

A beautiful story of forgiveness from a truly beautiful person, Ma'am Fedelina Lugasan.

Salute tlaga!wala na yatang ganyang tao ngayon…kahit ako hnd ko kaya yan maam Adelina

Iyak ako ng iyak.. You have a good heart nanay.. God bless you. May you have good health always... Masakit but in the end napakasaya

This bring me a lot tears more than any soap opera out there. RIP Nanay Fedelina, you are a true hero. To all the Filipino community that has helped Nanay Fedelina in LA, may you continue to be blessed so that you can helped more of our Filipino workers there who maybe facing the same situation. I am very proud of all of you and thank you for not giving up on checking and helping Nanay Fedelina despite that she has refused to open up the first time you reached out to her. Thank you sa Tyaga at pagsubaybay nyo sa kanya. If only I am based in LA, I would like to help too as volunteer or in any possible way that I can be of help. I just realized that this is what I am passionate about...helping people and the community. God bless you all for all the things you've done.❤

Very inspiring story of Nanay Fedelina. You have won the race. Kudos to all the people who took part in her rescue and the Filipino Community. You all are a hero. Mabuhay po kayo🙏 more power

The case of this brave phenomenal woman leaves me in two pieces: inspired and more determined. Thank you for your pure heart Nanay Fedelina. You are one in a million kind of a human being.

Her family should consider filing a lawsuit against the relatives of Ms. Cox. Just wondering if the children of Ms. Cox and subsequently their own children have no idea what is going on.

Heaven gained another ANGEL!❤ She had such a pure heart and a gentle soul to have forgiven the people who robbed her “life” away from her that easy and not even having a single grudge towards them. You are an inspiration Nanay! Dakila ka! May your sweet soul rest in eternal peace! Sa mga tumulong ky Nanay Fedelina, MABUHAY kayong lahat! This is Pinoy spirit like no other. Sana marami pa kayong matulungan. P.S. Wala manlng warning, kelangan pala magtabi ng isang box ng tissue habang nanonood nito!😢

Rest is peace nanay fedelina.. We will miss you.. Malayang malaya ka na po

Omg gosh. Di ako Maka move on kasi indi sia nakauwi, grabe ang iyak ko. Pero I believe she is happy with our Father in Heavens arm ❤❤❤ Thank you for all the people who helped her ❤❤❤

I cried a lot for this video. It's just a shame that after 2 years of being freed from her trafficker who stolen her life for 6 & 1/2 decades but Nanay Fedelina didn't last long & didn't enjoy her life that much because of the COVID. May she rest in peace in heaven.

May ganun pala kasamang tao sa pagtrato sa kapwa......Salute naman to US Filipino community.

Parang gamyan nrin po nangyri s mother ko,lumaki s lola nya at tyahin,hanggang grade 5 lmng ntpos,pinag alaga ng 5 anak at ng nag-migrate s amerika ang pmilya ng tyahin pinag caretaker ng bhy d2 s Batangas City n tinirhan nya mula pagkbta nya,iniwan at pinag alaga ang inay ko s lola nya hbng nag migrate s amerika ang mag ank ng tyahin nya.wala cyng sahod buong buhay ng paglilingkod nya.ung 2 lote ay npapuntang lht s tyahin nya at di hinatian ang mismong ama ng aking ina n maagang nmtay nong grade 5 ang aking ina ky cy ay npapunta s tyahin at lola.sana mbigyang hustisya nangyri s aking ina,wala n rin siya ngaun.bilng ank,dakila ang tingin ko s kanya.late n cyng nagasawa 44 y/o na.

RIP nanay Fedelina. You are in the paradise of heaven with our Almighty God. ❤

P.S. YOU'RE IN HEAVEN NOW PALA NANAY FEDELINA. REST IN PARADISE. 😢💔🙏

So much pain..in tears n grieve...a beautiful...kind-hearted "lola Fedelina"thought it was just normal to be treated rudely all her life with no complaines..she didnt hve the chance to know her rights..as a human..and even aftr she was rescued n faced her traffiker at court..instead being put behind the bars...she forgave...shows her longlife loyalty...My big respect to you po...u must be an Angel...on earth n now so in heaven..now u are free n everlasting happiness up there...❤❤❤❤

Literally bawling my eyes out rn :'(( how is it possible that she remained kind and forgiving after all those decades of torment? I'll never be as good as you, Nanay. You're the most amazing person I've ever known. May you rest in paradise and have an eternal peace.

Wow, the Holy Spirit is really with her.... This is the most amazing story of Forgiveness I have ever known....and I will be reminding myself also of this Act...May this also Inspire all of us.....God is with Us... Nanay Fidelina,Saludo ako sayo!! God Loves U that's why there still people who loves and will support u, also ur family will repay u on what u have lost for sure..... The Forgiveness u have shown is already ur Ticket to secure ur Spot in God's Paradise in time.. Mabuhay ka po!!

salute to the vigilant healthcare providers (nurses) who took their stand to save nanay.

And abs cbn for bringing stories like these and Steve Angeles. Mabuhay!

Grabe iyak ko habang nanonood😢rest in peace nanay Fedelina❤

Grabe sobrang ganda ng puso mo nanay Fedelina. 💖 wala ka pong katulad 🙌 Rest in paradise with God nanay Fedelina 🙏❤️

So much kindess and forgiveness from Nanay Fedelina. May the Good Lord bring her to everlasting life! Amen ❤😢

And I thought I was kind hearted but all I wanted to do is piss on that grave. She brought her flowers!!! Nanay Fedelina, your heart is bigger than the ocean. Rest in peace. Now you are truly free.

Thank you to those people that helped to rescue nanay Fedilina it really showed how helpful Filipinos are

Sobrang love ko itong documentary na toh... nakaka inspired si Mother Fedelina and she makes me cry a lot

This is so heartbreaking but at the same time very inspiring. She was enslaved by a Filipino family but was saved by another Filipinos who became her family. 🤍🤍🤍

Heartbreaking, raw, and soul mending. Lola Fedelina's story defines what it really means to forgive and to be kind. Rest in paradise lola Fedelina, may you continue to spread ur kindness no matter where u are. ❤

Grabe this is so beautiful.. God bless to all the kababayan who help Lola.. her life experience and her compassion , forgiveness.. it's I'm out of words... God will bless you nay..it may not be in this life but in another...

I cried a lot. So emotional, inspiring, sad, and so forgiving..I really felt the struggle..the pain...the joy of freedom...and the beauty of a forgiving heart..❤❤❤ REST IN PEACE....❤❤❤

Breaks my heart and now you are free warm hugs beautiful lady ❤

Kudos to ABS , such a wonderful Documentary.. Rest in peace Nanay Fedelina.

While Im watching this wala ako nagawa kundi umiyak ng umiyak. 😢 The purity of love and the humanity na meron sya. I love you po nanay.

She is the best example of humbleness

Pino pause ko kasi kung hindi hahagulhol ako😢 malungkot man dahil hindi xa naka uwi atleast naging masaya ang huling mga sandali niya d2 sa mundo, nakita niya family nya at higit sa lahat naramdaman niyang minahal xa ng pamilya at mga taong tumulong sa kanya at walang nang takot sa dibdib nya ..alam namin na masaya kana kasama c God na mahal na mahal ka..❤

nakakadurog ng puso. May she find peace..

Napaluha talaga ako.. salamat sa pagtulong kay nsnay at binigyan nyo sya ng napakagandang regalo ang saya na di matutumbasan ninuman o ng kahit na anuman..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This is literally a situation that you have no options but to be strong and let live and pray to God to have another day to live and move forward..

It's unimaginable what she went through. A true inspiration of Kindness and patience. What a great documentary!

Amazing story, thanks so much for sharing this story

Durog na durog ang puso ko grabe bait mo nanay 😢😢

THANK YOU for this story FEDELINA.. SHE IS THE EPITOME OF THE REAL MEANING OF HUMILITY.. ❤ Daming luha pumatak . But a great LESSON LEARNED STORY...❤❤❤❤

Worth sharing

Andami kog luha dito.

This is very touching lalaki ako Pero I kept weeping thanks to Filipino community abscbn and pilipinomigrant workers

Ang sakit sakit ng puso ko habang pinapanood to.. good job po sa gumawa ng documentary na to.. please continue doing great work

This is almost like a film. Very good approach in story telling and documentary film making. Very different from the raw documentaries from GMA, which I also really like.

An in-depth display of resilience, perseverance, and most of all, forgiveness. Words that are often misused. Anyone who's not touched or inspired by this story needs to watch it over and over again till he gets the point. A living Saint.

I was just crying the whole time watching this. RIP Nay Fedelina.

Grabe! Naiyak ako ng todo! Rest In Peace Nanay Fedelina! You’re a HERO!❤

So many Tears falling in my eyes of these story …

This is the type of story that needs to trend. Very moved by the purest and sincerest heart there is of Fedelina. It made me appreciate the people around me. Thank you. Rest in power and kindness, Fedelina. ❤

Grabe sobrang pure Ng heart ni nanay... Ur such an angel.🤍💐

My heart aches for her...God bless everyone who helped her regain her freedom. It's also upsetting how the neighbors knew but no one helped her.

a true meaning of LIFE and Forgiveness!

Pure heart. GOD bless you, Nanay Fedelina. 🙏

Thank you ABS CBN for doing this. Her kindness is incredible.

Strong and forgiving woman. Wow!

hearfelt moment, amazing

As Im watching this, i made a wish and prayer to myself na "Sana magkaroon ako ng puso na kagaya ni Nanay Fedelina. Pusong mapagkumbaba at mapagpatawad🙏🙏. Rest In Eternal Paradise Nanay

I cried a lot😢 God bless her soul 🙏💖

Una palang naiiyak na ako. Rest in peace Nanay 😭🥹

Grabe😢❤❤❤❤❤

This is heartbreaking.

what a great documentary

Amazing stories

❤ this is an example of forgiving and loving even your experience of a very difficult life..

Grabe ıyak ko napakabusılak NG puso nı nanay fedelına...no wonder kung magıng pelıkula to....she deserve to be free and happy god bless you nanay

Found myself crying endlessly.

Yung realization na si nanay Fedelina nsa heaven at pinapanood yung abusadong employer nya nagsa suffer sa dagat dagatang apoy.

nakakaiyak,..

Ayokong tapusin, kasi every time na nag ke-kwento si lola humahagulgol din ako sa sakit. Bakit ba may ganitong mga tao 😢😢💔

Waah iyak ko andami

A very sad reality! Her abuser is also a Filipino!!!!!

She is loving and kindly heart...she is a saint of forgiveness

She is a modern saint. Purest heart. Rest easy Lola Fedelina. With your story I’m will definitely be more forgiving to everyone and most specially to those who have hurt me

Kudos to this documentary Abs-Cbn this is awareness should spread anywhere in this world..Ang bait nyo po Nanay Fedilina..Rip nanay Fedilina😢😢

grabe tulo ng luha ko.. Napakabait mo nanay.

Dami kung iyak dito napaka bait ni nanay. God bless sa lahat nang taong tumulong ke nanay.

This story made me cry and realize how great to be kind and to forgive those who hurt you. Mabuhay! ka nanay Fedelina👊👍❤

cant stop crying after watching her story 😭 Lola Fedelina has a pure heart. In the end, she was forgiving and showed compassion, kindness and love to those people who abused her. Salute you Lola. Such a strong person.❤

na iyak ako this documentary made me cry