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Ofelia begins the first session by recounting the moment when she was abandoned by her mother with her sister. She then recalls the violence that her father exercised over her. Ofelia discusses her first jobs. Ofelia discusses her relationship with her daughter's father, who was imprisoned for selling drugs and then exiled to the United States. Ofelia discusses her work as a jinetera (sex worker). She also recalls the Mariel Exodus, the rafters, and the electricity problems during the Special Period. Ofelia reflects on the repression of social protest and the persecution of prostitutes. She discusses Santeria. Ofelia discusses insecurity, the lack of economic stability, the Battle of Ideas, and the alliance Cuba established with Venezuela. Ofelia links racism to classism. She also reflects on the sale of clandestine products, the lack of food, and censorship. Ofelia expresses her desire to go into exile. Throughout the interview, Ofelia expresses her criticism of Fidel Castro's government. Finally, she discusses the lack of teachers.

María begins the first session by remembering her work in the fields when she was little and her beginnings as a seamstress. Later, she discusses her ex-husband and children leaving for Miami. She comments on the ways they found to stay in touch with her. María remembers her visits to Miami. She recalls the arrival of the Cuban Revolution and the changes it brought to her life. María discusses religion and racism in Campo Florido. Maria comments on her joining the Odd Fellows Lodge. Later, she discusses the relationship between transportation deficiency and tourism. She also discusses the unionization process that took place in Campo Florido after the Revolution.