Thai husband opens up about his difficult childhood. Beautiful and raw emotions.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with memories from your childhood while visiting your parents' home? Mon was dealing with a lot when we were filming a cooking video at his parents' home. All the difficult memories were flooding him in every corner of the house. And finally, we decided to make a video about that, instead of the original cooking video.
This is a video full of real, raw emotion, no filters! Mon is willing to open up and tell the whole world about his difficult childhood and hopefully inspire more people to open up and share their deepest feelings instead of keeping everything bottled up inside the way most of us have been conditioned.
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[@margriet5004]

It takes a real man to be vulnerable in front of others, it takes a strong women to accept these emotions and give support. You are both amazing, wonderful and inspirational people. Thank you for sharing❤

[@SweetLifeLanta]

❤❤❤ thank you so much.

[@user-dg1jz2ey3l]

Right on 😇

[@katewainwright]

Mon, you should know that you're breaking a cycle of violence that's probably been going on for many generations, and you are doing it out of pure love for your children. The kids seem so happy and free. Thank you for sharing your story, and keep going!

[@marionwallsten7507]

Mon has the most beautiful smile ever. A very handsome and loving man!😊

[@Tammy-gf1fw]

Thank you for sharing the raw real emotions. Childhood trauma shouldn’t be a stigma. This isn’t talked about enough. You’re doing the right thing Mon. Like you said, it’s a lifetime of healing. Sending lots of hugs!

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you Tammy, I'm so impressed with Mon. It takes so much courage, even though you're right, everyone should be able to talk about their struggles. But somehow, we don't. ❤❤❤

[@BarbaraC02]

Hello! So glad you made this video, it really brought back old memories. Mon, yes, I too was hit a lot when I was young. The last time my dad took a belt to me I was 17. I begged him to stop. He started to cry and told me he was upset with mom. That was the last time. I have forever been carrying the pain of my youth and have buried it under lots of overachieving and activities. Thank you for sharing, I've become aware of something about myself tonight. I sincerely appreciate you two and your adorable babies. I am so happy you have made different choices for your children. Thanks.

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you my dear Barbara for sharing your feelings and experiences with us.

[@barbmoore6587]

Dearest Barb from another wounded Barb...I send you peace and love from a far...I too grew brutally...64 now attachment severely affects me...avoident 😢let's heal with this beautiful couple ...as we feel his pain,still !

[@BarbaraC02]

@@barbmoore6587 Yes! Mon touched me deeply with his sharing. I appreciate them so much. Thank you, we'll keep working on our healing.

[@elaandersson5888]

Many hugs from Elisabeth🤗❤

[@loveoracle8797]

That spoke to me. My dad took out his anger toward my mum on me too.

[@catchyname5403]

Such a touching story. I’m sorry for your pain Mon. I too was hit as a child. Beat with objects, kicked, drowned, choked punched, dragged by my hair , had my head banged on the floor and told some ugly words repeatedly. I was an unwanted child and my parent made sure I knew how miserable I made their life, how much they hated me and how I would never be anything good in this world. You’re so right children are not our monkey’s. Children are to be loved, cared for and treated with purpose. You have grown to be such an emotionally intelligent man, good husband and father, this world is a better place because you are in it. Thank you for being so vulnerable showing the world the long term pain abuse causes. Blessing to your beautiful family always!!! 💚

[@BarbaraC02]

Sending you buckets of hugs and love.

[@pinkflamingo8088]

sending much love

[@catchyname5403]

@@BarbaraC02 🥰 ty

[@catchyname5403]

@@pinkflamingo8088 🥰ty

[@SweetLifeLanta]

❤❤❤

[@Wurd2yaMutha]

It takes courage to face our fears and pain. Sending good and comforting vibes to Mon :)

[@ziontours5893]

Often verbal abuse can be equally as hurtful as physical abuse. It also leaves scars. Very brave of Mon to deal with his childhood scars.

[@lynettebaker7547]

Mon, I feel your childhood pain, I can understand how you wouldn't dare repeat that same behavior, it takes a good man to change the cycle, and you are that man, be proud of who you are.❤

[@positiveworld-view8677]

Thank you .. May we witness .. more w our lovely Thailand friends

[@betsylindsay8480]

Looking forward to getting to know Mon better. Y’all are such a loving, REAL, emotionally, and intellectually strong family. Thank you for sharing parts of your lives with us. ❤

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you so much lovely lady. This one is a real special one.

[@dottieparker7274]

I know exactly how Mon feels. Both my parents were alcoholic, and they'd become violent all the time when they drank. Holidays were the worst, and to this day I loathe Christmas. That stuff stays with you, deep in your bones. 🙏

[@lissettemaldonado2581]

Mon is good to talk about what your feeling even if it’s emotions that you blocked for many years. Your wife is genuine and It’s so beautiful to see how she supports and Loves you so much. Mon it’s great to hear that you don’t want to be like your parents were with you. Be the change you want to see in life. That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing because many people know exactly where your coming from. God Bless ✝️❤️🙏

[@SweetLifeLanta]

❤❤❤

[@catherinaballerina7483]

It can be, pardon my language, such an emotional mindf*ck to be abused by a parent and then still continue to have a relationship with them as well. It's a very personal thing and I can really empathize with Mon here. He's such a good dad breaking the cycle and you guys are such wonderful parents and partners to each other. You must feel really proud of Mon for the vulnerability here and the strength with which he worked through such a difficult childhood and triggering moments. Thank you for this video! 😍🥰

[@fiona4324]

Sad 😢 that we all have triggers. Thank you Mon for being so raw and real.

[@Consecrated2Him7]

Wow Mon, I got tears in my eyes as I watched you and listened to your story of your childhood . I hear you and understand the feelings - you are very brave and courageous to speak so openly about your experiences and maybe by speaking about it in the open, you may receive some healing from your past 💕🙏

[@Nessyk01]

I also had a rough childhood but now I can see the stress my parents were under… 4 kids to clothe and feed with lack of money puts a strain on people and they deal with it how they can… all we can do is break the cycle … thanks Mon , that took guts ❤️

[@equatorialjourney4478]

Parents of every preceding generation are as much a victim of their own parenting, cultural traditions and religious blueprints & are caught up in their own ‘mouse wheel ‘ of fulfilling their own gender /religiously defined duties . Esp in cultures where obedience is paramount . The monkeys and caged birds situation is just a small example of continuing a tradition without questioning the whys and wherefores . One thing we know for sure is that each subsequent generation will STILL pass on a not so pleasant legacy of some sort or other to their own kids despite vowing to change things that happened to them . The old song “ every generation blames the one before .... ‘ Very commendable of Mon and Mayan is v emotionally intelligent & supportive but as sure as night follows day the pendulum continues to swing and their own kids will still take issue with something or other despite the very best of intentions to break cycles . And ‘the beat goes on ‘ and on and on and on .

[@viet862]

@@equatorialjourney4478Absolutely in agreement. In the midst of handling this myself with my parents and my children. I feel wedged in between.

[@gracecollado5232]

that is so deep - "i'm one of his monkeys, not in chains but in his chain" i teared up hearing this!

[@CoolInOlympia]

I think it is amazing that Mon has overcome his childhood by being absolutely committed to living a better life for himself, his relationship and his kids!!! To be absolutely committed to raising his kids in a different way and creating a life that is completely different and happy and positive!!! That takes such courage and strength! Congratulations Mon for creating a happy life for you all! I am sure it is a daily struggle and even a minute by minute struggle, some times!

[@christineviking1578]

Mon, I feel your pain and truly admire the man you are today. We all have our triggers, and even when we become aware of these, it is difficult to not react as we did as a child. We can learn to be kind to ourselves, recognizing how emotionally alone and unsupported we were as children. I somatically picked up on all the difficulties between my parents and acted out as a result. And yes, I was hit by my father.

[@janetneo4272]

During my childhood days i also watching my parents fight all the times. Now i am older I dont like people argue or fight.Thanks for sharing.

[@SweetLifeLanta]

❤❤❤

[@traceinoz3159]

Watching from Australia. Deeply touched by your raw honesty.

[@pierremiriam]

Thank you for sharing Mon’s unhappy memories. Getting beaten or hit as children when we grew up was normal if we did something wrong. Our parents would do that with a cane on our thighs and calves. It was not only our parents but our classmates’ parents too. Braised meat with cane we joked amongst classmates. As for our teachers, they would use a thick wooden ruler which every classroom had one. If we didn’t finish our homework, or if we talked in class, we would be asked to go in front of the whole class, stretch out our arm with open palm. Yes, they would hit our palm with that ruler, how many times? It was up to them. Not the writing hand of course, it hurt like hell, sometimes swollen. That being said, never have us experienced slapping on the face which could damage one’s eye or ear.

[@Vonsat]

Aw, I feel so sad for the monkeys, too. I wish they could have some freedom once in a while but I guess that's the way it is. Growing up, I also had strict parents and things can get pretty rough sometimes so I understand what Mon went through.

[@NuggetThailand]

Left me a bit speechless. Such an honest and open discussion about feelings and triggers. Takes a big person to do that and should be more of it. Thanks for the honesty.

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you so much Andrew. Big hugs to you.

[@danadecore6872]

It sure doesn’t matter what country culture race or religion WE ARE PEOPLE! You are so wise beyond your years about things our parents just never got in touch with! God bless you for being open and sharing ❤

[@sherrieh2062]

Mon…the pain & trauma are real from physical punishment. I was not only hit with my parent’s hands but with a belt across my bare bottom when I was little. It caused me both physical and mental distress. It triggered me for a lifetime. But they believed that that was how to discipline a child. Your children will grow up healthier if you set boundaries and make consequences if they don’t abide by your wishes. You don’t need to use physical force to get them to obey your wishes…you just need to sit them down and say, “ if you don’t listen and obey, I will have to take away privileges.” After a while, they’ll know you are serious. Your wife should do the same for consistency.

[@SweetLifeLanta]

I'm so sorry you had to go through this like Mon. So painful. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@lagringa7518]

You've gotta love Mon.... one of the few who has chosen to break the chains of his past and choose a healthier life for everyone in his family... awareness is the first step on the path to freedom! Big Hug Mon 🤗🥰

[@user-ec4py4ym2q]

Empathise and understand the story told by Mon. Undoubtedly, our childhood has empacts on what kind of persons we are nowadays. Honesty is big and rare value. Love and hug you, guys.💗💗💗

[@marycaruso3846]

Yes, that’s how we’re raised.

[@michellemoolcharan1228]

Mon is the perfect example of a man, husband, father and son. Always smiling… no matter what life deals him, always loving to his wife, children and parents, always wise, multi talented, wears his heart on his sleeve, a wonderful sense of humour coupled with immense humility. This Lanta family is awesome and an incredible role model for all families in this millennium

[@ornakenan5261]

This was powerful and beautiful! Thank you, Mon!

[@riz915]

I feel you Mon.. I'm sorry what you went through in ur past. Sometimes i know its really hurt to look back at the past. But its alright Mon probably it meant to be in that way...but now look at you.. ur such a beautiful father and a husband. The most beautiful thing Mon is ur wife is always there for you to feel you. Maintain the great love u have..Deep in my heart i believe ur such a beautiful great soul. I'm always there for you if u need someone to talk too Mon.. Love you guys alot and stay in touch and keep smiling ❤

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you Riz. We are lucky to have such supportive and kind viewers like you.

[@riz915]

@@SweetLifeLanta Anytime ✌️

[@celia5893]

Thanks for your courage to talk about your difficult memories and show what real life is like there. I was surprised to see the monkeys! When you said you didn't want your childhood family dynamics to be the same when you grew up and had your own family, I really related to that. This was a great therapy session, haha. Big love to your family.

[@sofiamiliaressis5403]

Hi guys. Our emotional and environmental upbringings make us who we are today. I look forward to hearing Mons perspective. I can also see that he is a well rounded person in many respects and that his life since meeting Mayaan, home & business have had a positive effect on him. I look forward to hearing the knowledge he has gained in this thing we call life! Cheers Sofia

[@TimezoneJunkies]

Thank you guys for a beautiful video! It's amazing to hear a South East Asian man speak about his childhood traumas. This is so unusual in this part of the world. Just want to add that mental abuse is as bad as physical abuse and we need to remember that and the smallest thing can cause traumas that stick with us as adults and we have no idea. Much love and keep speaking truth 😘

[@viet862]

It is a very common parenting thing in Asia in general , that we grew up in . Surprisingly this way of life still exists . A cycle of life that follows sadly

[@dagmarwei4633]

Thank you very much for this unfiltered video- i can feel Mons pain- the art is to let go and to forgive. I think the old people are traumatized in their own way by their stories or by their parents and have passed it on- that justifies the behavior not- but it helps to understand their behavior- it would be interesting to find out how Mons parents grew up- maybe there will be a video about it one day. And Mon you can just let go of this part and take only the good parts- the wonderful recipes and life in nature despite captive birds and monkeys. Everything has made you the wonderful person you are- you can reflect on yourself and recognize things- you are full of empathy and freedom, have a big heart full of love and behind the most beautiful, honest laugh that you have, there are exactly these tears of your childhood. This video touched me deeply and today a hug goes out to you- have a wonderful time ❤❤

[@michelleotani8901]

It’s great that Mon has you to help break the cycle of emotional abuse he got from his father….each new generation should learn from the bad and make a difference, make a change for the positive. Respect for our elders is earned, if they did not treat their children well, then respect should not be given automatically…..give Mon a big hug for us! ❤️

[@stellawilliams9303]

Mon, you are amazing, I feel your pain and cry the same tears, me and my brother and sisters were bullied and beaten by our father, it was difficult to love him, when he would hit me, I hated him, I felt, ashamed and embarrassed, he died a couple of years ago, he shared with me that his biological father never acknowledged him as his son, so Dad took it out on his wife, my mum and his children, it took him 70 years to acknowledge it, he never said sorry to us, we are still healing from the heart ache this caused 🙏😔, but we keep getting up and keep going, thankyou for your sharing

[@stephenfisher3721]

When I watched the earlier video, I was thinking how lucky Mon was to have grown up in paradise. Now we know it was far from paradise.

[@SweetLifeLanta]

No paradise on this earth 😅😅😅❤❤❤

[@magee1278]

After seeing what Mon had to go through with strict parents, it is now good to see it is easier to realize and heal in your mind and heart. Mon has the best smile, the biggest heart and so many strengths, gifts and talents. The biggest "pay-off" was getting to choose the best wife for him. When he knew Maayan was "the ONE", it became a blessing that the Universe knew would happen....made for each other!! Mon knew it was you Maayan!! Maayan has lots of empathy and knows how to comfort your when triggers happen. The way you share your feelings, thoughts and chats make it all worthwhile. You have a family now that will have it easier because you are more open to thinking what needs to help or fix the problem. I love your family and I know you will live happily ever after.....💖🥰

[@mariacusackfogarty]

Mon should be so proud to have spoken the truth of how his childhood has impacted on him as an adult, especially to speak with such emotion. This is the reality of life but not many have the courage to show the unfiltered version of it. Mon does not need to be the happy, dancing man at all times to gain viewers appreciation. In fact, in my opinion, Mon has shown his inner strength to say 'this is me, with all my emotion & this is me with all my pain inside, accept me or not'. Congratulations on a wonderful video M & M xxx

[@yolandarobertson9154]

So looking forward to this, was very surprised to see him get so upset with the kids in the last live broadcast, was just not like I know him

[@jlogsdon1540]

Mon is so real. Sometimes you have to get things off your chest. Much love. ❤️

[@BeeGirlz]

Thank you Mon for sharing your vulnerability, pain and hurt with us. I felt it and can relate. I grew up terrified of my alcoholic father. I have done a lot of therapy and a lot of healing. Despite my upbringing I have created a happy life for myself. Because I am worthy of that. Love seeing how compassionate and supportive you are Mayaan. Mon deserves that tenderness, to know that kind of love. To feel safe with you. Hugs and love to you both 💕

[@silviemarksilverstein3031]

You were amazing Mon in this video. So deep and raw. It takes a very special person of courage and strength to open up like you did Mon. I am a child of Holocaust survivors and have my own personal triggers from my childhood. I can really relate to your pain. May your personal journey bring you more peace within yourself. You inspire us all Mon. Thank you for this very moving video.❤❤❤❤👍👍😊😊

[@traceygilligan1201]

Wow, Mon thank you for sharing this powerful video. So sorry that you endured pain as a child, and are triggered by this. You are breaking this cycle, and by working through these difficult memories, they will not repeat for your children. Mon this powerful video seemed like therapy. Bless you Mon, Mayan, and children, you are all Amazing to bring this video, and you cooked a whole meal too. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@lishek2878]

Mon, so sad to hear your story. It is amazing how you fight to be a good husband and dad for your children. I hope you feel proud of yourself. If not i hope you can feel in the future. It is real though to deal with patterns and trauma of the youth. Goodluck with everything!! Love from the Netherlands(my parents are from China)

[@lisahamaz759]

I’m so touched that you opened up and shared your experience Mon. It’s not easy to be vulnerable and express what is inside. Often, I feel I don’t have words for my trauma and am just so impressed you are able to put it into words. You are so strong to make a beautiful life filled with love and realness despite these traumas. I feel often stuck with my childhood traumas and that I can’t move forward but you keep moving forward and putting one foot in front of the other each day. Mayaan and you so good for each other. You interact with each other so beautifully and the love and acceptance for each other is so clear to see. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Totally inspired by how you live your life. My favourite KZbin channel. Sending love. Keep doing what you’re doing. Moving and shaking and dancing with your traumas Mon xxx

[@riannekrielaart6878]

Zo mooi gedaan, zo'n sterk en emotioneel verhaal en dan met die beelden bij Mons ouders. Ik voelde de spanning door het scherm heen daar. En het is iets waar we allemaal veel van kunnen leren, dit verdient een groot publiek!

[@uamiable]

This felt raw and real, sad how children, birds and monkey are treated… captured.

[@uamiable]

Beautiful cooking, good feeling this.

[@cynthialewis7460]

Freedom from trauma has no shame. Thank you Mon for being true and sharing your experience that will help others share and heal also. You are breaking chains by not letting those chains affect your family and by not repeating them.

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you so much for your support.

[@trishaprett7721]

This is a very powerful video.I think many people understand what this man is experiencing.❤️

[@JohnKattt]

Hello friends....I am 76 years old and still remembered getting hit by my father with his belt. I used to hate him...but later in my life I forgave him. But the memory is still fresh in my head...so sad . I don't HATE , but I just share my LOVE. You guys are a blessed family.

[@ItsJojiJoj]

I’m sorry, mon, that you had to feel that hurt growing up and that it still holds pain in your heart now. To realize that you do not want to duplicate those behaviors towards your children and to recognize your triggers shows how much you’ve learned. It is people like you that break cycles. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story.

[@safourasalami]

Thank you hero .. 🙏 Sometimes in our lives we need to cry and shout out loud 😢❤

[@thanaang1455]

Three most southern provinces of Thailand are very conservative Muslim community. Mon is just only few who liberated and wanted to have his own destiny, very impressed for his success! Very normal in Asian culture, my Dad hit my with stick when I was out of the rules, I felt sad but never got angry.

[@teenacallison8006]

Mon is trying so hard to keep his anger, I think he 😊 really cares x bless him

[@flatflyeroz]

I cried with Mon..... at least he now has a family and can do a better job at raising his beautiful kids without them having trauma.

[@ninasaunders7565]

I’m so moved by your story Mon. You are an amazing person, a very good son, a amazing husband and dad!

[@juliadh2088]

Such a raw and honest video. Many of us can probably recognize trauma related to our parents. To few people are open about it. Thank you

[@gigigarcia612]

Hi I am so proud of you. What we grew up with you can control and change to a better positive you. I too grew up with being be littled by my parents and scared to tell how I really feel. As children we have no choice as adults we have choices. I chose to cut out the negative people out of my life. I feel so much happier with my husband and children. God bless.

[@duneshawalli678]

What an amazing family you guys are. I am also dealing with my childhood trauma. I am 50 years old and it’s a very difficult journey for me. So I know what you are going through. May Allah help you through this difficult situation. Salam and stay blessed ❤

[@jaylenehawaii]

Aloha Mom… you are remarkable… remember you are breaking the cycle that maybe your parents lived through themselves from their parent. Your children are blessed because of you.. You both are an inspiration to many of us ALOHA with LOVE

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you dear 😘

[@edwardtumbaking2189]

Love this release..being honest will heal in the end..very understanding wife indeed..great help in the process

[@1life1kitchen]

Mon your the man . You broke the chain ⛓️ in your family many of us had to do this .sometimes in different ways ...more me it was smoking 🚭 cigarettes cigarettes and drinking

[@wanpensootthane1649]

Mon’s face was so stress out until noticeable, really!!!คุณม่อน ผ่านมันมาได้ แล้ว และสิ่งนี้เลยเป็นแรงผลักดันให้คุณได้เจอทางที่ดีกว่า It pushed him to strive for the best, and now he is the best dad and caring husband naka

[@elvieelizondo1502]

My Heart Hurt Seeing Mon So Sad 😢He is Always Smiling.. God Bless Your Beautiful Family 🙏💕 So Very Sad for those Precious Monkeys all their lives chained up..No Contact nd Love for them … They need to be Free 🙏😔

[@Meris_life]

Mon, what a touching video and thank you for sharing. I too was very abused and hit, but I grew up and broke the generational curse and did not do it with my family. It made you stronger and that’s why GOD blessed you with a good wife and children. Now your happy

[@SweetLifeLanta]

❤️❤️❤️

[@eden_aumakua]

Mon is raw and OPEN about his feelings.I almost thought Mon was going to release those birds! 💙Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Best to learn to release all of the triggers. Forgive oneself, all of our family and ancestors and be FREE.

[@eden_aumakua]

Also Mon is doing a fabulous job of changing patterns with his own children. Well-done!

[@winonawang4521]

Watching this episode is an emotional journey. I respect you both, and it is amazing for you both to have each other and support each other. Life is tough, but those beautiful souls should survive in the end.

[@cristinamarques8891]

Sending love and understanding vibrations to Mon.. and to Mayan and your beautiful family! ❤😊

[@arlettevanhoesel1181]

OMG!! Zo herkenbaar! Wat een mooie mensen zijn jullie, tranen in mijn ogen echt waar!💌Dikke knuffel voor Mon , ik begrijp m helemaal! ❤

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Tranen he?! Ik kan ze niet stoppen 😅❤

[@stephenfisher3721]

I had wondered how it was so easy for Mon to give up his religion and eat pork without disgust. Now it makes complete sense. Many people who leave their religions were abused.

[@aimornhirikul4349]

สวัสดีค่ะ คุณม่อนกับภรรยา เป็นกำลังใจให้กันและกันดีเยี่ยม นี่แหละคือความสุขของชีวิตครอบครัวค่ะ อดีตคือบทเรียน ปล่อยไปเลย คิดถึงอนาคตที่มีลูกน่ารัก เป็นกำลังใจให้ครอบครัวนะจ๊ะ ❤️👍❤️

[@bunnycho102]

Nice video.That is how we Asean most had this grown up like that.For Mon that is good to out burst your feelings to have an understanding wife counceling you.

[@nadiarasamoely1970]

I randomly end up on your channel from time to time, but each time I'm touched by your authenticity and kindness ! You both are pure joy to watch and listen ! Thanks for being so Human!

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Wow what a lovely comment. Thanks for deciding to tell us how you feel. It means a lot! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackieanderson4108]

You're a lovely sweet man mon.....some people just don't feel the hurt that is around.....I feel that their hearts are sad.....something is sick in their hearts but at least know you know a better way.....

[@kirstireinholdtsen5844]

Love him ! What a beautiful soul.

[@carolhenry1170]

Sending you lots of love Mon - your courage to share will set you free. You are helping so many others who feel they don’t have a voice. Thank you ❤

[@nomadkiara]

To see a man with 2 kids already crying about being hit by his parents so many years ago…it hits me, it makes me sad, because I know the feeling, I know how he feels. But if you ever talk with parents generation about that, they will say, move on, it’s so many years ago, why are you still crying? Why can’t you forgive …at least that’s what happened to me. Thank you, for opening up and sharing! ❤

[@SweetLifeLanta]

That's what Mon says too. That's why he chooses to open up on KZbin but not to his parents.

[@mikkiepuch6608]

Thank you uncle for sharing 🙏 I'm khmer living in Dallas TX

[@chloesmith2065]

Mon you are such a beautiful soul, you will be helping many people sharing your upbringing and emotions about it. You are clearly a loving Father and Husband, when your children are older I'm sure they will understand better how your childhood impacted you and how you chose not to repeat what had happened to you by hurting them. Such a beautiful video Mayaan. I hope you are all well x

[@margarettownsley9500]

Mon and Mayan thank you both for for the video I have tears in my eyes but you are out it now dear brother I can see from your video your father is not a nice man I was raised with alcoholic parents with no hope for a future not so much violence but mental trauma from a very young age I married at 17 years old thinking I’d make a better life with hopes and dreams of a better future but sadly that was also very toxic and abusive particularly mental’ the memories never leave but hopefully we can be better people , you are both amazing people and I’m wishing you both so much prosperity love and happiness in your life’s with your 2 amazing children stay happy and blessed ❤️

[@betsylindsay8480]

Mon saying, “So? Make it deep!”. And, you did. No BS. ❤

[@nikkimclay5474]

Mayann your children were a beautiful addition to this vlog, im so impressed with their cutting skills !

[@sentimental48]

Very powerful and very sad… it takes a real man to admit, what bothered him since his childhood … the cruelty of his father… I am aching for this “little, BIG man” what Mon was… His vulnerability made him real man, great partner, father to his children… Wow 😢

[@tracymarie5]

❤great courage to open up and deal with the past and be a good father to your own kids

[@TE-el5mw]

We are very proud of you too! Sending you all Love from Israel

[@vanhkeoprasert8111]

Thank you, Mon. Look at the positive side, your childhood made you who you are today: strong, a better father, independent, courageous, self-made man, and a great chef for the family. Yes. I have been whipped with a thin bamboo stick or anything that they can get their hands on to use as a weapon. It's called child abuse. However, it is called "discipline" in Thai/Laotian culture. Glad you survived and it made you a much better person. Plus, you found your soul made. Congrats!

[@zaninovi]

❤ poor animals. Your husband is beautiful

[@ady38]

The smile can sometimes be a mask..thanks Mon for taking the mask off..it gives us all courage to acknowledge our histories, our triggers and our unresolved pain. I loved the editing of this video which captured many different angles of the web of challenges we call family relationships. It was presented with compassion, understanding and wisdom. 🙏ขอบคุณมากครับเลย

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@barbmoore6587]

You're a beautiful spouse, partner, and support...most understand of all women and men...I honor your path...as I heal with you as well🙏🏼👵🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@aisaali7318]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Sad n emotions Live to the fullest with your loving wife and kids

[@yvonnebirch6026]

I am sending love from California 🙏💕🙏💕🙏

[@positiveworld-view8677]

Start -10:26... Monkey's body language & facial expressions ... Oh dear heart....

[@marycaruso3846]

Absolutely! and I had 5 brother’s and sisters.

[@kayhillman8628]

Mon, you are a hero and an amazing man in my books! You are leaving a loving & respectful legacy for your children. They will witness how you broke old and damaging ancestral behaviours to become the Divine Masculine. Bravo and much love coming your way❣️♥️💕💓🥰

[@jackyjackson3472]

So proud of you Mon, you opened a chapter for many other people to talk about their triggers. Stay strong my friend. It only made you a better person. 🤗

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Thank you so much dear Jacky ❤

[@clipsofdogs7273]

Mon, you changed the parenting skills and broke the circle of abuse with your own children. Well done.

[@Teena-yi9xw]

This video was so real.