In a recent video shared on TikTok, a Cuban user addressed fellow countrymen who have recently arrived in the United States to send them words of confidence and strength, especially for the initial stages of adapting to the new country.
In the video, which has captured the attention and support of the community, surpassing 1000 likes in just 12 hours, she talks about the stages that all immigrants go through upon arrival.
The content creator, known as @i.am.ivey, shared how the first months are marked by the "sparrow" and an intense nostalgia for everything left behind, from family to small details such as pets or belongings. This initial stage also includes frustration for not mastering English and the overwhelming amount of paperwork and information they have to process.
The Cuban, known for his thoughtful and motivational messages on social media, tries to instill confidence and calmness in those taking their first steps, letting them know that these are common stages that many immigrants have gone through. And even though the first year may be extremely challenging, it is crucial not to let sadness overcome them. He also encouraged them to persevere, to see the process as a path of learning and adaptation that will eventually lead to success and stability.
The message from @i.am.ivey has deeply resonated with other TikTok users, who have left numerous comments, sharing their own experiences and thanking for the supportive words: "Absolutely right, it's tough but keep going"; "Here, I've been three months and moving forward"; "As the song says, you miss everything no matter where you live but you have to move forward"; "Very real words, I'm going through that process right now in the job search and I really get desperate"; "Yes, it's tough, but with God's grace, we will move forward"; "Friend, that's the way it is, I've been in Houston for four months now and it's really hard, but I won't give up, don't give up"; "You miss it but move forward, it wasn't my case but I had good friends who are still family after 20 years"; "This is for the brave and the patient"; "That's right," some reacted.
"There is a lot of sadness no matter where you come from, but then one starts healing, the good thing is that you can make video calls, before it was only letters."; "Thank you for your words, it's desperate, I've been here for three months, I don't usually comment but I listen to many of your posts, thank you"; "Thank you, I've been here for five months and it's hard, but thanks to God I'm here, blessings"; "Hard, very hard, what has happened to the Cubans is unforgivable, thank you for spreading that encouragement"; "Thank you very much, I'm at the Gorrión now, the frustration... I felt very identified," others commented.
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