The Cuban singer Alain Daniel recently sat down for an interview on the YouTube show Dímelo Charly, where he discussed various aspects of his personal life and career. One of the key topics was how he copes with living far from his parents, who remain in Cuba, while he resides in the United States with his family.
"Every day I miss with my mother is a debt I can never repay," Daniel emotionally revealed. "Even though I talk to her constantly, and I see her on camera all the time, you can take a plane right now and be with your mother as long as you want, yes, but that doesn't mean you live with her or share daily life with her. Not being there in person, feeling that warmth, that's the biggest price I pay for living in the U.S., and it weighs heavily on me."
Despite the distance from his parents, the salsa artist expressed his gratitude for living in the United States and his happiness that his daughters are growing up in a land of opportunities. Alain Daniel proudly shared that his eldest daughter, at 22 years old, recently purchased her first car entirely on her own, an achievement that would have been impossible if they had remained in Cuba.
Here, you can watch the full interview:
Understanding Alain Daniel's Emotional Journey and Life in the U.S.
In the interview, Alain Daniel sheds light on the personal sacrifices and the opportunities his family has gained by living in the United States. Here are some commonly asked questions about his experiences.
Why does Alain Daniel feel he can never repay the debt of missing time with his mother?
Alain Daniel feels that no amount of technology or occasional visits can replace the daily interactions and warmth of living with his mother, making it an emotional debt he can never repay.
What opportunities has Alain Daniel's family gained by living in the United States?
His daughters have access to more opportunities, such as his eldest daughter being able to buy her first car independently, a milestone that would have been unattainable in Cuba.