"Nothing compares to hugging mom again": Cuban returns to the island and surprises his mother in the middle of the street.

In a video that has gone viral, a Cuban shared the emotional moment of reuniting with his mother in Cuba after being apart for some time. The scene takes place on a street in their neighborhood: he runs towards her with all the excitement in the world, while she, upon seeing him, is almost in shock, as if she can’t believe he’s there, back home.

Along with the images, @odnierquesada5 wrote: "There's nothing like hugging Mom again... but it's hard to leave her for a while."

The reactions of other Cubans on social media quickly followed. Many resonated with the feelings expressed, reminiscing about their own reunions or expressing a longing to experience that long-awaited embrace. "Those videos make me think about everything I've been through in life to support my family, like all the Cubans who are here," one user commented, while another stated, "Waiting for my moment to hug my mom like that."

The nostalgia and love in the messages from those who miss their loved ones are palpable: “I’m crazy for that hug, brother”; “Hug a lot, because I no longer have her, and I wouldn’t want to go to Cuba because that emptiness when I get home won’t be easy for me”; “So many Cubans are waiting for that moment, I’ve been waiting for 6 years and my moment still hasn’t come, that hug is the greatest blessing.”

The mix of emotions is inevitable, with users sharing their tears: “You brought me to tears, man”; “These videos are not for the faint of heart, a blend of joy and sadness, especially for those of us who, unfortunately, have lost someone.” For many, these reunions rekindle the desire to keep fighting: “Those hugs from mom give you more strength and a renewed will to live that moment.”

This video has prompted so many Cubans to open up in the comments, sharing their feelings and hoping, as some say, that “my day will come.” Those who have experienced reunions know that “I lived it; it restarts your life,” while others view it as a goal on the horizon: “The day I can hug my mom again, I will sleep peacefully.”