Cuban woman, hurt by relatives on the island: "They don't appreciate absolutely anything."

A Cuban residing abroad decided to share on social media what is happening with her relatives on the island, to see if anyone else is experiencing the same or to help her understand.

In a video shared a few hours ago on TikTok, Leonella expressed her frustration about the behavior of some of her relatives in Cuba, who only communicate with her when they need something, forgetting that she also has responsibilities and a family to take care of.

"If you don't call, they don't call you. They only call you when they need something and they forget that you also have a daughter, children, family, work, bills to pay," she lamented.

Referring to their own situation, they elaborated on their complaint: "because here you work a lot and make good money, and you have everything, but everything comes at a cost, sir. So they don't realize that the little that we can bring them when we go to Cuba, sometimes they don't even appreciate it."

"I don't dress in brand-name clothes; I dress nicely because I love dressing nicely, but I don't wear branded items (...) I wear Skechers that are super comfortable, that I like and are a little cheaper than Nike," he added.

Leonella's frustration also extends to the material expectations of her family members: "I work my butt off, I do overtime to bring gifts, stuff, and clothes for the kids, and they don't appreciate it. They don't appreciate anything at all, I give them money and they want more. They want the latest phone of the year, they want brand name clothes that I don't even wear, and brand name shoes that I don't even wear."

This video has generated various reactions on TikTok, where many users identified with their situation.

"Those who stay want the life you lead, not material things. You offend them, they feel you are giving them what you have left over, and I think that generally happens," said one; "I got rid of that a long time ago, I'm not going to Cuba anymore and I don't bring anything, I just send medicine and let them find the rest," added another.

Some users also expressed how their family members in Cuba only contact them when they need something urgent: "The worst part is that they get offended when you tell them they only call out of self-interest, they don't call to see how you're doing or for your birthday, but rather to ask for something urgent"; "It's sad but that's how they are, that's why I didn't get my family used to send anything, it's better for me as I'm the one breaking my back".

The reactions to the video, which keep growing, reflect a variety of emotions and decisions, from empathy and solidarity to the resolution to take drastic measures. The story of this Cuban woman resonates with many, as it shows a reality shared by those who, although far from their home country, face similar challenges in their family relationships.

And what do you think? Is her annoyance exaggerated, her case atypical, or does it happen more frequently than one might think?