Kao Kalia, thank you for telling our Hmong stories to the world. You are an amazing person. It's common for us to babysit our siblings at a young age. When I was 11 years old I was babysitting my 6 other siblings ranging from 1 year old to 9 years old. I remember thinking to myself that if cops show up I would lie to them that I was 12 years old so my parents wouldn't get in trouble. Somehow I thought lying about being 12 would be a safe number lol. Thankfully, nothing ever happened.
@tonycaine59305 жыл бұрын
Great speaker on behalf of our Hmong people...
@flowersmile1237 жыл бұрын
"When there is nothing in the hands you can still offer what is in the heart through your words". Your grandma was a beautiful, kind and wise soul. And your parents were hardworking and loving. You are blessed. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
@9-1englishtutoring502 жыл бұрын
Such a true sentiment. There are still such golden stories waiting to be told.
@dycinnagy8 жыл бұрын
An inspiring, beautiful, and captivating speech. Thank you. ❤
@41yearoldnewdriver7 жыл бұрын
Oh this was beautiful. I am writing a memoir I call Ayesha's story. There is such strength as individuals and in groups in sharing our stories!
@yangfamily60506 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Many of my families and friends can definitely relate. I couldn't help but tear up as the stories shared was so similar, yet different to mine. The empathy of struggle that turns pain into purpose ❤
@ashleyyaj6 жыл бұрын
thank you for reminding me everything about my culture ours again reminding me about who I am and what my family did to bring us here to live in America (edit: you made me cry so hard that I dont think I can see any more lol 😂)
@charlottemben4326 жыл бұрын
A beautiful and inspiring speech
@sueduong33846 жыл бұрын
Hi Kao, Thank you so much for sharing your amazing stories (I weep from the beginning to the end). You are blessed to be given one of the greatest gifts of story telling by your wise grandma. Know that each time you stand before the audience, your grandma is there with you being proud of the woman you have become. Happy Holidays! Wishing you and yours lifelong happiness.
@judyjudy22058 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pricilla for this powerful story. I, too, love to tell stories and can relate to this message. How beautiful.
@T33BV4H21 күн бұрын
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your Hmong story.
@barb5720004 ай бұрын
As I am an aged grandmother too I wish that Koa had spoken slowly...it was too fast for me. I could have enjoyed it more if she spoke slowly.
@vangx4985 жыл бұрын
Kao Kalia Yang is such a great speaker. I wouldn't be able to tell these stories without crying.
@chiereyes36672 жыл бұрын
It’s 2022 and this still touches my heart and soul. Thank you to this, thank you to media, thank you to technology, thank you to you ❤️
@kaseysuwenda722 Жыл бұрын
So much strength 💪 ❤ thank you for sharing your story ❤
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing! I began sharing my story and I can feel what you mean! It is powerful!!!
@shouayang16289 жыл бұрын
Very Inspiring.
@IshieaLi-c8w27 күн бұрын
Kalia Very happy to see talented people like you
@you_r_my-world22884 жыл бұрын
She just told a story of every Hmong. Thank you Kao KaLia Yang. Wish I could speak like you.
@tsuyang41734 жыл бұрын
8:19 omg!!! i thought i was the only who heard that story as a kid!!!
@cavenmadzingiraven2 жыл бұрын
I feel her voice from her heart. What a human being 🤝👏
@tubceevxwmlee83287 ай бұрын
Hi, this story relate to my parents and how we come to America in 1992. Thank you!❤
@tamara3782 Жыл бұрын
One of my students told me that when he discussed his anxieties with someone close to him, like his wife or a close friend, then he found that the moment he started opening up to them, the anxiety decreased-even before he received any advice or support. Togetherness definitely decreases anxiety. There is a saying in the wisdom of Kabbalah that “a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved,” i.e. when we share a sensation, we divide it up, and in turn it becomes more manageable. Since it is quite easy to see how sharing our experiences lessens our negative feelings, the question is why do we not use this ability more? Why is it so hard for us to share our fears and anxieties with others? We are indeed afraid of opening our hearts, letting everyone see that we have certain fears and anxieties. That is, in addition to whatever fears and anxieties we hold within, we usually have additional anxieties about sharing them with others, that it might cause others to perceive us as weak. Since society in general values stronger, smarter, wealthier and fitter individuals, opening up our anxieties to such a society makes us vulnerable to exploitation. We thus need to seek a social environment that would not exploit us for opening up, but would rather give us a sense of faith and confidence that it can help us cope with any negative feelings. A social setting that can guarantee faith and confidence in its members is one that actively draws itself to the upper good and benevolent force-the force of love, bestowal and connection. It is this very same force that awakens negative feelings in us, whether they be fears, anxieties or several other painful sensations, in order for us to draw closer to that force, and we do so by drawing closer to each other. If we wish to connect with the upper force and let its perfect quality of love, bestowal and connection fill our lives with a sensation of faith and confidence, then we need to emulate such a quality toward other people-giving them a sense of faith and confidence, and for them to do the same toward us. By wanting to positively connect with others, we then start awakening the positive force dwelling in nature into the connections we create, and we then feel a new sense of faith and confidence wash away any anxieties that we might be holding within.
@00ninja003 жыл бұрын
You are da bomb!! Such an amazing and inspirational woman!! Keep up the good work and keep doing what u love, it’s beautiful and inspiring so many young hmong kids in America!
@HmongGuitarPlayer3 жыл бұрын
I finally found out how my ears were cut do to freaking vampire bats. They come at night through the opening of our bamboo house and slice my ears with their razor sharp teeth and drink the blood.
@Mindfulaffirmations3693 жыл бұрын
I had to pause halfway before continuing because this hits home. Thank you Kao Kalia Yang.
@dhurbaacharya52612 жыл бұрын
Kao kalia profile need country name of Asia. Welcome.
@9-1englishtutoring502 жыл бұрын
Such a powerful story - thank you. The story within a story.
@antoniodossantos59604 жыл бұрын
Real sad magical stories...overcoming her reality
@wieberlee1613 жыл бұрын
N no mater what just prepare youre self not to the puplices