“Grandpa, after 2 years, I couldn't stand not seeing you anymore”: Cuban woman moves hearts with her family reunion in Cuba

"Cuba Hurts": The Emotional Reunion of a Young Cuban Woman with Her Grandfather After Two Years Apart


In a video that has touched the hearts of hundreds, @mariuby23 captured the emotional moment when she reunited with her grandfather in Cuba after two long years of being apart. The scene is filled with hugs and tears, and in the background, the words "Cuba hurts" can be seen, reflecting the feelings of many Cubans who have had to leave their families behind.

“Grandpa, after 2 years I couldn’t stand not seeing you any longer,” she wrote in the caption of the post, accompanying the video with the song "Yo Volveré" by Angel El White, a piece that resonates with the nostalgia of those who have had to emigrate. The comments were filled with emotion, gratitude, and even nostalgia, reflecting the stories of thousands of Cubans who dream of such a reunion.

"Thank you. I saw my own in Mr. Jesús," commented one user, while another added, "What a blessing to be able to return." The tears and emotion were palpable through the screen; a cousin of @mariuby23 wrote, "You made me cry, my cousin. My uncle is doing so well," to which the creator replied, "Oh cousin, I felt the same way as when I arrived," expressing how deeply she was moved by the return.

But amidst the excitement, there were those who couldn't help but express their curiosity about the car featured in the video. "Do they have that Mercedes here?" asked one user, and @mariuby23 humorously clarified that it was a 2024 Lincoln, leading to some lighter comments.

For many, these types of reunions are not only moments of joy but also reminders of how painful it can be to be away from loved ones. Watching @mariuby23 embrace her grandfather, several followers resonated with the moment and flooded the post with messages filled with hearts, tears, and blessings. “That moment made me very sad,” commented one person; another said, “Many blessings,” while someone else sighed, “Oh Mimi, how I long for that day, many congratulations.”

Each hug and every tear in this video tells a story of love and distance that resonates with those, like @mariuby23, who understand what it is to deeply miss their family. In the distance, every reunion is a victory; each return is a reminder of the pain of “Cuba.”

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