A young Cuban residing in Spain captured the hearts of thousands on social media after sharing a video of his reunion with his mother in Cuba. The scene, uploaded to TikTok by user @sam_sabater, captures the exact moment he unexpectedly arrives in his home's kitchen and covers his mother's eyes, delivering an unexpected joy.
Upon realizing her son's presence, the mother breaks down in tears and embraces him tightly. Overcome with emotion, she appears momentarily faint, as if the surprise nearly caused her to collapse. After regaining her composure, she embraces him once more, raising her hand to the sky to thank God for such a long-awaited moment. Her reaction, both genuine and touching, has resonated with the hearts of thousands.
The video has garnered hundreds of comments from other Cubans living far from their families. Many admitted to shedding tears upon viewing it, while others shared their own yearnings. "I never got to surprise my mother like that. I was afraid something might happen to her," one user confessed. "Nothing compares to that hug," commented another. A woman added, "We had a scare, but it was the most emotional and beautiful experience we've ever had."
The sentiment was echoed by many: "How much I miss my mom," "God, I just ask for a chance to hug my mother while she's alive," "It's been three years since I felt that embrace." Even fears mingled with tenderness: "If I did that to my mom, she'd die," someone remarked. "These videos make me cry for strangers," another user confessed. And yet another summed up what many feel: "That hug is a complete cure for the heart."
Some approached the situation with a touch of humor: "Who's cutting onions this early?" "I'm at someone else's house holding back tears," or "Got a speck in my eye," were among the comments that brought smiles amidst the overwhelming emotion.