Growing up, my parents always had these weird “sayings” or folktale stories. It seems in most Hmong families there were the similarity to the sayings and stories but most of the time the meaning behind it was almost scary like …
Altar of a Hmong Shaman
Growing up, I’ve always seen altars when we visited homes. It was very common, however, I guess it wasn’t until my father-in-law started his path on becoming a shaman that I was fascinated by what everything on the Hmong Shaman …
The Faults of Loyalty
Being Hmong, I was raised with the value of always helping others. Every weekend there was a celebration of some sort where we attended to help prepare for parties or special occasion. On traditions and with this instilled in me, …
Postpartum Care & Traditions
Postpartum care and traditions for Hmong women have certain rituals following pregnancy. These roles have been practiced for many years. Women learn them from their moms and elder female relatives. Postpartum care a Mom does for herself after she has …
Atypical Asian
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 …