Yes, that’s me! The Atypical Asian. At least that’s what I feel. Oh you know, the usual Asians out there; great education, elegant, the model minority. Yeah, that’s not me. I often find myself contemplating and overthinking how come I’m …
Hmong Culture: A Woman’s View
As I was told and taught, as many continue to practice, and some still hold as values…need to stop. We are the change, we are the generation who can change certain beliefs that needs shift. I love my culture and …
An Ode to Independence Day
As I awoke this morning telling myself to not work, as it is the day to remember freedom. Something not everyone thinks about day in and day out. The freedom of love and the safety that is provided by living …
Hmong Funeral: Services
If you ever get invited to a Hmong funeral, here’s some things that you may see or hear. Or maybe you just want to know what’s going on. If you go, expect a full house. Even Hmong who attend the …
Hmong Funerals: Beginning The Journey
I’ve attended funerals before, but never truly got to witness what happens behind the scenes… that is until my husband lost his grandmother. I watched, learned and tried gather as much as I could to share this. It has been …