India, April 22 -- A 25-year-old woman from Asia is reeling after her visitor visa to the United States was denied, crushing hopes of reuniting with her boyfriend, who lives and works in North America.

"I don't even know where to begin. I just got the news that my visitor visa got rejected and it feels like my heart's been ripped out," she wrote in a teary Reddit post.

The couple, both 25, have been together for years, managing to hold on their long-distance relationship. He had moved abroad for education and eventually stayed for work, while the Redditor remained in Asia.

"We were finally planning to see each other this year after years of waiting," she shared. "I've been saving every bit I could for flight tickets, gifts, travel plan...