The young Cuban Glennis Carmenate, 22 years old, shared on TikTok the story of her perilous migration journey from Cuba to the United States, marked by perseverance and her battle against type 1 diabetes, a condition she has had since she was three years old.
"I was sent back to Cuba, and three days later, I tried again," the young woman shared in her video, where she summarizes the toughest moments of her journey. She recounted that she left her small town alone with the goal of improving her life and that of her family, but the road was filled with obstacles.
Glennis was detained twice during her journey. “I was imprisoned twice, yes, just as you heard,” she recounted. On one of those occasions, she spent 21 days in captivity before being released with false promises that sent her back to Cuba. “I cried, yes, but giving up was never an option,” she added.
Three days after his deportation, he went out again. “Because, my love, there is more here,” he said, using a phrase that reflects his determination. He currently lives in the United States, where he has achieved stability and new opportunities, although he admits to having paid a high price: he has been unable to see his family for over three years.
"Not long ago, I left my fears and excuses behind and started in this world of content creation and digital marketing, because if there’s one thing I want in my life, it’s financial freedom,” concluded the young woman, who inspires thousands of followers with her message of resilience.
Her story reflects the determination of many Cubans who, despite the adversities, refuse to succumb to a system that shuts them out within the island.
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