Nathyy Zaldivar Toro, a young Cuban living in the United States, has touched the hearts of many on TikTok with a video where she shares her dreams of what she will do when she can finally return to the island. In the video, the content creator confesses that one of the first things she wants to do, after hugging her children, is to "walk barefoot in front of her house," a gesture that symbolizes her connection to her roots and her longing for the island.
"I've never walked barefoot or anything, but I feel that I need it. I don't know why, but I need to feel like I'm on my land," the young woman elaborated, adding in the comments that she doesn't yet have residency in the country.
Nathyy also shared her desires to enjoy the food (because for her, "the roast pork here doesn't taste the same as back there") and the Cuban beaches, which she believes are incomparable. "I left Cuba, but Cuba will never leave me," she stated with nostalgia in the video, where she remarked that although she appreciates the opportunities she has found in the U.S. and is immensely grateful, she feels that it is a "bit lonely" country, in contrast to the joy and energy that characterize Cubans.
The video has generated a significant amount of reactions from users who share her feeling of longing: "That happens to all of us; abroad, we love our land more. I even miss the neighborhood dogs"; "God bless you, everything you say, I see your sincerity. Walking barefoot is the direct contact you desire with your motherland. In my case, I am I220A, and I have been here almost three years"; "I also dream of hugging my daughters, my parents, my family. How we miss them, blessings to you"; "I woke up with this video, ufff, my heart got so tiny. I even feel like crying"; "Thank God we are here, but oh, the children we left behind for a better future, only those who have lived through it know that feeling"; "Wow, Nathy, how beautiful. I have also thought about wanting to walk barefoot when I visit Cuba. I’ve lived it in my mind, and it's exciting to find you with this message"; "I asked a friend at work to bring me a little bit of soil or a stone from Cuba. When he returned, he said he forgot. I won't be able to go until the dictatorship falls, or I will die without being able to see it," some commented, making it clear that despite having left, the emotional bond with the island is unbreakable.
This video adds to another recent post in which Nathyy defended her decision to send money to her family in Cuba, emphasizing that "Cuba is a bill" for her, as she feels the responsibility not to leave her loved ones behind and to take care of them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nathyy Zaldivar Toro's Viral TikTok
In light of Nathyy Zaldivar Toro's heartfelt TikTok video, many users have expressed their own feelings of longing and love for Cuba. Below are some frequently asked questions and their answers about her story and the emotions it has stirred.
Why does Nathyy Zaldivar Toro want to walk barefoot in Cuba?
Nathyy wants to walk barefoot in Cuba as a symbolic gesture to reconnect with her roots and her homeland. She feels an emotional need to experience the land directly under her feet.
What does Nathyy miss the most about Cuba?
Nathyy misses the food, particularly the roast pork, and the incomparable beaches of Cuba. She also longs for the joy and energy that characterize Cuban life.
How have other users reacted to Nathyy’s video?
Many users have shared their own feelings of longing and emotional ties to Cuba, expressing support and empathy for Nathyy. They relate to her experiences and share similar dreams of returning to the island.