A visibly distressed Cuban has taken to TikTok to express his frustration over the relentless demands for assistance from his family back in Cuba. Known on the platform as @lachiwow, he decided to open up about the situation he's trapped in, dealing with what he describes as a constant pressure to meet familial expectations while managing his own challenges and responsibilities abroad.
"And I ask myself, what role do I play in my own family?" the Cuban questions with a tone of desperation. He highlights in the video how his family seems oblivious to the tough economic circumstances he faces, as they continuously request financial support without taking into account his own needs and financial obligations in everyday life.
"They think I have no debts here, that I don't have a life of my own," he expresses, underscoring his sense of loneliness and abandonment without anyone to rely on. "And I have no one to help me and no one to turn to," he adds, revealing the emotional and financial burden he has been carrying.
The emotional exhaustion culminates in a poignant question: "How much longer will I continue in this story?" The video quickly went viral on the platform, sparking a wave of reactions and comments from individuals who resonate with his predicament.
Many users expressed their empathy, noting that it is a reality affecting numerous Cuban emigrants, who often find themselves in the dilemma of trying to assist their loved ones in Cuba while struggling to maintain their own lives abroad. Comments like "Don't tell me anything; I'm going through the same," "Here, losing my mind with the same situation," "What a misfortune for Cubans, and the math just doesn't add up," and "Very sad, but true" can be seen on the post.
This scenario has ignited a discussion on social media about the burden faced by emigrants and how, in many cases, there is an assumption that those living outside the Island are in a position of privilege, overlooking the difficulties and sacrifices entailed in living abroad.