The year 2024 was a difficult year in my daily reality and in my personal life. Without going into too much detail, I could say that the situation of the country had an important part in the things that happened, not only in my life, but in the life of all Cubans.
Reviewing the year that almost ended, as Galen suggests in one of his topics. I conclude, with a certain sadness, that I had practically only one purpose in this whole period.
Valle de Viñales
From the beginning of the year I had as a clear objective to emigrate safely and legally with my husband and daughter. It's no secret that emigration in Cuba has reached unthinkable numbers. It has left many families dismembered and scattered all over the world. The phenomenon leaves a painful mark of separation and uncertainty.
For us Cubans, obtaining a visa to go abroad is really difficult. Getting it for the countries we usually want, is even worse. Whether for economic, cultural, political or simply personal reasons, the preferred places are Spain, the United States, Italy or some other European country, I'm not saying that there are not others and I am not mentioning them in order of preference, I'm only giving some examples. But the truth is that Cubans nowadays we travel wherever it is possible, it's so real and sad and the search for a viable way is a titanic task.
I never thought of emigrating from my island, I like it...it is beautiful. But for some time now it has become a firm resolution. It was in 2024 and will continue to be in 2025.
Obviously, this goal will not be achieved in the year that is almost over, so the phrase used by our host in the post of this Weekend Engagement fits me like a glove. The goal has not changed, but I will adjust the action steps to achieve it...let's hope so.
Happy 2025 to all. May each of you reach your goals...never give up.
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