The TikTok user @yadenismedina has touched the hearts of many Cubans by showing how she stays connected with her family in Cuba from the United States. Through cameras installed in her home on the Island, she can see what happens in real-time and speak with her loved ones at any time of the day.
In one of the most recent videos, he wrote: “My girls are active from early on,” while two little ones can be seen playing on the porch of the house. The scene is ordinary: the gate, the comings and goings at the entrance, the girls entering and exiting with that boundless energy of childhood. However, behind that domestic picture lies a reality that many Cubans know all too well: separation.
It's not the first time she has shared moments like this. In a previous post, she showed how in the evening she connects to see her family before they go to sleep. A simple gesture, almost automatic in any household, but it takes on a different meaning when it happens thousands of miles away.
The creator has explained that, beyond security, the cameras allow her to stay connected to daily routines. It's not just about observing, but about feeling present. It's about not losing track of what happens at home, even when life has taken her abroad.
In the comments, reactions came quickly. Many emigrants confessed that they do the same to see their children, parents, or nephews every day. Others asked how the system continues to function despite the frequent blackouts in Cuba, and one user explained that in her case, they use home internet and solar panels that continue to operate even when the power goes out.
Among the messages, one idea was repeated: it hurts, but it helps. Because looking through a camera does not replace a hug or physical closeness, but it does allow us not to miss the little details—who went out to the balcony first, who greeted while looking up, who started the day earlier—that keep the bond alive.
Beyond technology, their videos reflect a reality shared by thousands of Cuban families. When distance becomes a barrier, any resource that brings us closer becomes a bridge. And sometimes, that bridge is simply a camera pointing at the doorway of the house.
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