Without forgetting her loved ones on the island, a Cuban mother was left emotional and surprised during her first visit to a Publix supermarket in the United States.
In two TikTok videos shared by her daughter, the newly arrived Cuban woman can be seen reacting to the abundance of bread and fruits. "Look at this bread, my goodness; it's been so long since I've seen bread like this; look at this, my God; oh my God, look at that," are some of her spontaneous reactions to the variety and offers of products.
Surprised but also grateful, she confessed in the video: "I give thanks, blessed Lord, because my eyes are seeing this for real. This is a dream come true, oh blessed Lord," she is heard saying. The woman arrived in the country through humanitarian parole.
The emotional moment, captured on video, has generated a wave of reactions and comments from social media users after witnessing the woman's astonishment at the abundance of products available on the shelves, a stark contrast to the scarcity in Cuba.
Comments on the video reflect a mix of emotions, ranging from sadness and empathy to reflection on the situation on the island: "I got emotional because one thinks about the family we have in Cuba, and it breaks our hearts. May God bless them and allow them to shop together many more times"; "They take it as a joke, but it breaks the soul. To be surprised by bread, and that's because there's not even that in Cuba," some said.
Others shared similar sentiments: "One thinks so much about those we left in Cuba, the great need there"; "It reminded me of my grandmother when she came to visit the United States... we went to the store and she asked where to line up"; "It happens to all of us"; "How sad that makes me," commented others.
Reactions to Cuban Immigrants' Experiences in U.S. Supermarkets
The video of the Cuban mother's reaction has prompted many to reflect on the stark differences between life in Cuba and the United States. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding this emotional topic.
Why was the Cuban mother so emotional during her visit to Publix?
She was overwhelmed by the abundance and variety of products available in the U.S. supermarket, a stark contrast to the scarcity she experienced in Cuba.
How did social media users react to the video?
The video generated a mix of emotions, including sadness, empathy, and reflection on the difficult living conditions in Cuba.
What does the video highlight about the differences between Cuba and the United States?
The video underscores the stark contrast between the abundance available in U.S. supermarkets and the severe scarcity faced by those in Cuba.