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 Funeral: Services
If you ever get invited to a Hmong funeral, here are 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 …