A Cuban woman in Albacete shared on TikTok a reflection on the fear that many feel before emigrating to Europe and the contrast between the warnings heard in Cuba and the reality they experience afterward.
In the video, posted on her account @rosmerys027, the young woman explains that there is often an exaggeration about the impact of the European climate from the island: “I don’t know if you know, but they put a terrible fear in us Cubans about the cold, as if all of this were worse than everything we've experienced, everything we've left behind. From Cuba, they always tell us that it’s an unbearable climate, that it’s very cold, that we will never get used to it, and that we will be sick constantly.”
The creator acknowledges that she arrived in Spain with that fear, but her experience has led her to put things into perspective: “You arrive with that fear in your head, even imagining the worst. Tell me, what is worse for you: the cold or being in extreme heat without electricity? The cold or living in constant tension? The cold or power outages? I don’t know, compare.”
In his message, he argues that the weather is a minor difficulty compared to the peace of mind that comes from a stable and secure life: "You can combat the cold with either clothing or heating, or by adapting, but peace of mind, that the weather cannot provide you, and when you start living so calmly, the cold becomes a secondary concern."
The video has accumulated dozens of comments from users who resonated with his reflection and left messages of encouragement. Many highlighted that the important thing is to adapt and enjoy a life free from the shortages and daily stress of Cuba. Others stated that "the cold is bearable with a coat" or that "Cubans can live even on Mars". There were also those who welcomed him to Spain and emphasized that "living in peace is priceless."
The young woman replied with gratitude to several of the messages, assuring that she feels welcomed and happy to be able to build her life in that country.
This testimony adds to others she has shared on social media, where she has reflected on the emotional and material challenges of emigration. In December, she spoke about the pain of spending Christmas away from her family in a video titled “When Christmas Comes and You Are Far from Home”, and acknowledged that during that time she “does not feel motivated” to celebrate. Days later, she reflected on the contrast between the abundance of food in Spain and the scarcity in Cuba, confessing that she often stops to think about “so much food, so many delicious things” while remembering that in her country “the people are dying of hunger”, in a message captured in the note “Cuban in Spain Moves with Her Reflection: ‘I See So Much Food and the People of Cuba Dying of Hunger’”.
The messages from the Cuban artist, which blend gratitude, nostalgia, and criticism of the Cuban reality, have created a community of followers who offer her constant support and empathy for her simple and honest way of expressing her feelings.
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