A Cuban woman in the United States has shared her thoughts on the constant demands made by family members still in Cuba. In a clip that has gone viral on TikTok, many Cubans have addressed this issue in their videos.
In her video, the Cuban user @rieteconary criticizes the attitude of those who are never satisfied with what they receive from abroad. "Combos, recharges, packages, money for Cuba. They need this and that, and it's never enough. You can say yes a hundred times, but say no once, and they get upset and angry. They forget the hundred times you said yes," she comments, visibly irritated by the demands. "Nothing is ever enough. They don't realize that we get up early to work and have our own expenses to cover. Here, it's money for rent, the car, insurance, food, and other bills," she adds.
She also criticizes being judged for enjoying a moment of leisure. "If they see me having a drink, they comment, 'Look, she didn't send the money and there she is having fun.' It's my money; I get up to work, I wake up early, and I earn it," she points out, highlighting the frustration felt by many Cubans who, like her, feel the pressure to meet the expectations of those in Cuba.
Voices of Frustration
These types of videos on social media reflect the frustration of many Cubans who, aside from facing the challenges of being immigrants, must also cater to the needs of their families in Cuba. Many agree with @rieteconary's opinion, and the comments on her post include messages like: "And when you call them, they only talk about their problems and don't listen to yours," "Everything goes to Cuba while they drink beer, and we wake up at 4 AM in pain from work," "It's true, my husband's family was the same. He kept sending money to Cuba and even built them houses," "Literally, my husband sent money to his siblings. One day, one of them asked for $100, and he couldn't send it. He said 'I can't,' and they haven't spoken to him since, despite years of sending money," "They never understand; they always say, 'That's nothing for you, it's just $100.' We're in a bad situation," or "This is the reality for all of us, friend. The worst part is they don't care about your life because they never ask how you're doing."