Ua Siab Ntev

Ua Siab Ntev

Remember that long Hmong marriage counseling that feels like a lecture on your wedding ceremony telling you to “ua siab ntev”? I do! I remembered how it was pounded into my ears by all of my aunts, uncles, and my parents to “ua siab ntev.” They...
How I Come to Love Myself Again

How I Come to Love Myself Again

When we got married, like everyone else, we believed it would be “forever.” I was told that as long as I act, behave and give selflessly, I would never have to worry about my marriage. I was wrong. I have learned through my personal experience that being...