SOMETHING IS CALLING MY NAME
A cousin of mine complained about hearing her name called when she was alone at home, and while this is a well-known superstition in the...
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Bao Xiong
Dec 23, 20201 min
Shaman Sisters
Years ago, my cousin, who was headed for middle school after the summer break, had an unusual dream during an unfortunate week. She...
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Written by Bao Xiong and Story by Kia Lee
Dec 15, 20202 min
The Father
(This story is considered to be a true story among the elders of the Hmong community, however it’s been handed down for hundreds, maybe...
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Written by Bao Xiong and Story by Kia Lee
Dec 8, 20201 min
SHAPESHIFTER
In ancient times, it was common for families to live in the wilderness on their own, and little did a Hmong family of three know that...
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Written by Bao Xiong and Story by Kia Lee
Dec 1, 20201 min
A Waking Dream
My father-in-law, Fong, had passed away. His wife’s nephew, Seng, attended the funeral and volunteered for night watch. Seng grew tired...
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Written by Bao Xiong and Story Kia Lee & Xai Vue
Nov 25, 20205 min
Night Watch
This event is believed to be a true story among some of the Hmong community, especially with my parents, who were told this story by...
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Written by Bao Xiong and Story by Kia Lee
Nov 17, 20204 min
The Second Wife
This is a work of nonfiction. No characters were invented. No events were fabricated. The names have been changed to protect the identity...
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Bao Xiong
Nov 10, 20207 min
The Cat
I like cats. I follow an Instagram account that belongs to two cats: @Moosaphandsaf. Cats are nice. Cats are not evil… Let’s go back to...
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Bao Xiong
Nov 3, 20206 min
One Winter Weekend
One winter weekend, I had attended a funeral at a funeral home that I’ve never been to before. It was early in the morning and there were...
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Bao Xiong
Oct 27, 20205 min
Exit
It was in March 2010, when I got the call late one evening after 11 P.M. My blue RAZR flip phone was vibrating with my sister’s name display
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Written by Bao Xiong and Story by Kia Lee
Oct 20, 20205 min
The Dark Visitor
It was the year 1980, in early September. For about three years, our Hmong village in Laos had become a different place.
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Bao Xiong
Oct 15, 20203 min
My Dark and Strange World
My childhood was mostly normal, but my years growing up were also filled
with strange traditions that I didn’t fully understand.
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Written by Bao Xiong and Story by Kia Lee
Oct 13, 20205 min
The Great Flood According to Hmong
Long, long ago, there was a great flood that engulfed the world. People and animals were tragically swept away with their homes....
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