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…
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.…
Just Another Statistic
The abuse started while we were still dating, but over time it escalated to more violent scenes. It grew to mentally controlling my every move. Somehow I believed that it…