The Cuban Heidy Díaz Sosa, known on TikTok as @heidydiazsosa, touched the hearts of hundreds by sharing a video in which she speaks candidly about the loneliness she is experiencing during her pregnancy in the United States. From her home in Houston, the creator confessed that this moment, which should be filled with joy, is also marked by the sadness of not having her mother or family close by.
“Thinking that I will have my child and that my mom won’t be here with me in this country for the delivery… it’s such a great pain,” she shared. Heidy, 42 years old, explained that her pregnancy is high risk and that she spends a lot of time alone while her husband works out of town. “My daughter lives 17 hours away, my sister 4, and my family is in Cuba. I don’t have anyone nearby to knock on my door and ask if I’m okay or not,” she lamented.
In her video, @heidydiazsosa stated that she feels grateful for the support of her husband—“a man who is worth his weight in gold”—but cannot help but feel the absence of those who were once close. “There are people who are nearby and can’t even pick up the phone to check if you’re okay. It’s tough for pregnant women like us who are alone here,” she expressed, visibly affected.
The video quickly went viral and sparked a wave of comments from women who identified with her testimony. "That happened to me too," "God doesn't abandon us," and "I'm also going to have my baby far from my mom," were some of the responses she received. Many even offered companionship from Houston, showing her that she is not as alone as she thought.
Despite the sadness, Heidy remained confident that everything will turn out well. “Up there, there is a God, and I leave everything to Him. I know everything will turn out fine, that my baby will be okay, because God is great,” she said, holding onto her faith as her greatest strength.
Her story has touched on a sensitive topic among Cuban women abroad: motherhood away from home. “What We Pregnant Women Keep Quiet,” she titled her video, a phrase that reflects not only her own feelings but also those of many women who experience this sweet anticipation in solitude, yet hold onto hope for a better future.
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