A Cuban father is bringing tears to thousands on social media after posting a video of his reunion with his son at a school in Cuba, following two years of living in England.
The touching moment starts with the man waiting at the school entrance. As he sees the boy come out, he calls to him, and the little one runs toward him shouting, "Dad!" In the midst of a hug that brings them both to the ground, the child says, "I missed you so much."
This simple yet deeply emotional gesture has become a reflection of the suffering experienced by many Cuban families separated by migration. The post garnered thousands of comments expressing both joy for the reunion and sorrow for those who are still apart from their loved ones.
"My dream is to give my children that same hug, but I've been without seeing them for four years," shared a visibly moved user. "That cry of 'dad' broke my heart," said another. Some recalled their own stories, like one who confessed, "I spent 16 years waiting for my dad to come see me in Cuba, and in the end, I had to emigrate to reunite with him."
Social media was flooded with messages of support for the father, whom many described as "brave" for traveling to see his son. Among the most notable comments were: "Those criticisms for returning to Cuba don't matter; family comes first"; "That child will never forget that hug"; "This is what many don't understand: family comes first."
The video has sparked an intense debate about the reality of Cuban families separated by migration, an issue that continues to affect thousands of people. "How many broken families and children crying silently for not having their parents nearby. That embrace is priceless," wrote a user.
As the images of this emotional reunion continue to be shared, it becomes clear that these moments serve as a reminder of the tremendous sacrifice many Cuban families face when living apart from one another. "I cry without knowing them, but it's so beautiful. Blessings for that child and his father," concluded another user.
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