i'm in the war of my life.

they leave cause of pride but they come back every time. #moniwore #moniexplores (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqbi4gcO5ai/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

not a single person who played with me ended up in a better situation. #moniwore #moniexplores (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTvl_2OG0Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

the problem and the solution. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEYghKs8HB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

close to me is where you’re supposed to be. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvnUvZu8xo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

never apologize for being a powerful fucking woman. #internationalwomensday #moniwore photo credit: @kristenjonesboudoir, @_brookenicolephotos_ and @nickdavisphoto_. (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi9dF_uBEz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

needin’ you to talk to me in your love language. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOiIlqtXqX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

if it ain’t me, you aimin’ low. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpFwVyfuf5r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

call me like you can’t suppress memories of me. #moniconcerts #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8fTZHtzYi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

back on your mind like it’s mine. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConsovbLCeV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

it’s always a pleasure to remind you. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc2eFOOLsB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

recently, i had the opportunity to share what @legaciesofwar and being a part of the #lamvongcircle means to me. friends will tell you how much my culture and roots mean to me, so it’s heartwarming to give back however i can. khop jai lai lai for the opportunity to share my story! 🙏🏽🇱🇦 Repost from @legaciesofwar • "Hi, I'm Monica Sivixay and I am a proud first generation Lao American. My parents both immigrated here from Laos to escape the American Secret War in Laos and start a new life in the states. I’m forever grateful to them for their sacrifice and without surviving the war, I wouldn’t be here today. Because of my parents, they’ve always taught me from a young age to be proud of our culture and to never forget our roots. They would always tell their stories of their lives in Laos before, during and after the war. I always knew the war affected their lives, but as I got older I learned a lot more about it and the devastating effects it had on the country, even to this day. One day while researching, I stumbled upon Legacies of War. The work Legacies does in bringing awareness to the UXO left behind during the war is not only important, but it is a movement to help Laos and its people move forward. There’s still so much work to do to clear these UXO out, which is why it was so important to me to be part of the Lam Vong Circle. Every little bit helps and I feel like being a part of them helps my family’s homeland heal from the devastation. Just like Lao people, Legacies is resilient and their work will continue to help future generations." Visit the link in our bio to join our Lam Vong Circle, starting at just $10/year! (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoN5FM-rmWk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

it’s not your duty to wake up anyone that’s been sleeping on your magic. #moniwore photo credit: @nickdavisphoto_. (at The Book Loft of German Village) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFg9D4OXZt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

i act humble, but you can go check my numbers, i ain’t average. #moniwore (at German Village) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDCoXEuXlN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

don’t come fuck up my peace because you can’t find yours. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2KZPOuJnH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

be his peace, he already wish you were me. #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnhkWOZOZjJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

when i hear people start a sentence like, “i wish i could..” “it ain’t possible for me to..” “i don’t know how you..” “i could never..” then i think back on how that was me. but this is me now: "i started..” “i asked..” “i stayed..” “i did..” if you really want to do something, you will. don’t make it complicated. “the best things in life don't come easy, but those things are the ones worth the sacrifice." props to @blessin_nburden for the caption. 🤌🏽 2018 (pics on the left): 185-188 lbs. 2023 (pics on the right): 195-200 lbs. #monigyms #moniwore #thenandnow (at Columbus Sports Connection) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSVL0WOXVo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

may the bridges i burn light the way. #moniwore photo credit: @nickdavisphoto_. (at Franklin Park Conservatory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFny1QOE9x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=