That person who knocked on your father's parent's door and asked for water sounds like an angel. Who knocks on a door for water during the middle of a missile attack? He truly saved them. The angels were definitely watching over your mother too during her voyage on the boat. Such a beautiful family history and family, Cassey!
Cassey, this has got to be one of the most eartfelt videos you have ever posted. I've never cried listening to someone else's story before but the drive & courage your mother has is very inspiring! I am not close to my family & they've never really supported me or what I've tried to do.. I'm just kind of background noise to them but I wish I had a family that was as supportive as yours! Never take them for granted, Cassey! Love you
brittany edwards We'll be your 2nd family Britt(see I already shortened your name without even asking) Now! Did you do your homework? Who is that friend calling you! Do they wanna be a doctor or lawyer? What does their family do? Don't drive too fast. Don't run with silverware in your hand(You could put an eye out). Curfew is 10pm! There!! now eat your veggies and don't forget to workout!
Aw yay! thank you so much! I know i'm 23 but i still wish i had the family that gave their full support or ANY support at all but I have found it in the popsters and the friends I've met along the way on this journey. I learn something everyday & i surprise myself. I want to be a Diet & Nutritionist. :D I'm in college now taking classes for it. Itll be my first year in August!
So so beautiful Cassie :) Thank you for sharing. With me my parents were Colombian immigrants and also came here very young to work multiple jobs and its always been a HUGE inspiration for me to see how grand their vision was and all the tribulations they encountered for their daughters. Thanks again for sharing!
Cassey, I want to thank you and your family for sharing your story. I think it's important that the younger Vietnamese generation acknowledges the hardships that our parents have faced in order to find better lives for themselves, and for us as well. I'm also Vietnamese and my parents can definitely relate to the experiences that your parents have discussed. I've heard countless stories about people escaping from Vietnam by boat and no words can embody the respect that I have for your mom and dad, for having to endure such a painful experience. I'm glad that your parents have raised both you and your sister into such amazing individuals. I love you Cassey!! Also, this is for your parents: Chú và cô rất can đảm vì cả hai người đều kể truyện về kinh nghiệm của họ. Con muốn cám ơn chú và cô tại vì kể truyện về chiến tranh không có dễ một chút nào. Con hy vọng gia đình của chú và cô mạnh khoẻ, vui vẻ và thành công luôn luôn!
It's been a year since i came to America from Japan. My parents are not immigrants, but your parents' story made me cry. When I first came here, I felt like I was nothing and no one cared about me because I didn't really speak English. But throughout the year, I learned how amazing it is to know a different culture and be friends with people from different countries. I also realized that anyone can be friends no matter where you from or what language you speak:) My English got much better in a year and am so glad that I came here. anyways, your great parents' story and their smile encouraged me so much. Thank you so much for posting this. Love you!
I'm adopted from South Korea, raised in America by a white American family. So, I don't really know the story of my birth family. BUT my family's stories are so funny and interesting! On my dad's side, my grandad's ancestors were all criminals, like one of them owned a saloon in California during the Gold Rush and you can look up his family in the criminal records. But then my grandma's family was all elite mayors and sheriffs! It's so hilarious, and they created 8 incredibly smart children! My grandad was also a mathematician for the government and had to tell his kids he was a lawnmower. My dad figured out what my grandad's job actually was when he was reading a book about like the secret service and what-not as a kid and realized "Hey, I know these names...These are people who come to my house every weekend and play chess with me and my siblings!"
Ohhhh Your story is so heart touching Cassey.I'm Egyptain,Irish, and German. My dad is from Egypt and my mom is from America, but her family blood is in Ireland and Germany. My Dad came to America looking for an opportunity and met my mom, but he didn't go to collage when he came to America , so he is working at a hard labor job, trying to have me and my sister become successful and happy with our lives. My family actually supports me becoming a Manga artist and my dad just wants me to be happy in life.He supported my transition into becoming healthy and would take me to the gym and let me cook all the healthy food you make.
Ugh I always have this ball of emotion every time someone asks about my parents because it reminds me of how much they've sacrificed for the family. Always remember where you were from because it's the one thing that keeps me humble.
I was born in Vietnam and my parents and I came here when i was only three years old. They have worked so hard to give me the life i have now and i am so grateful. I am proud to be an immigrant myself. Thank you so much for sharing your parents story with us, it was so beautiful
That was a really sweet video Cassey!!! I was born in Chicago and so was my mother and her sister but my grandparents came over here from Romania. My grandmother lived in a small German town in Romania and my grandfather lived in one as well. During WWII my grandmother ended up going into a work camp by choice because she went in the stead of a friend whose mother was ill and didn't want to go. My grandfather went into the military taking care of the horses a bomb blew up near him at one point which left shrapnel in his skull which was never removed. My grandmother had to work in terrible conditions with barely getting enough food to survive let alone enough to actually be able to do the hard manual labor they had to do. My grandfather didn't even have shoes their branch of the military was so poor. When the war ended my grandparents only weighted around 80 or 90 lbs. When my grandmother could finally come home she found out her mother had died while she was gone so there was nothing really left for her in her town since her father disappeared when she was young. She met my grandfather and they only went on 3 dates prior to him asking her to marry him. Apparently he had put off coming to America twice in order to keep seeing her and couldn't put it off again so since he wanted to keep seeing my grandmother they had to get married so that she could come with him over here. She ended up cooking for her own wedding lol. They worked hard my grandfather was the handyman for a building and my grandmother would clean. They saved money and bought an apartment building. Eventually they bought another one which is the building I grew up in and is also where I live again with my fiancé. My grandmother is still alive and is 92 yrs old she has so many stories from then though weirdly enough she never speaks of them as horrible times just that they occurred. I've heard that from a lot of people from her generations none of them really speak ill of the past they seem to realize that the past is the past and there's nothing that will change it so they don't glorify it or demonize it just say it like it is.
I'm always amazed at what people can adapt to in order to survive. Human beings are strong. But your parents are especially determined and such strong and beautiful people for getting through such horrific experiences. All my love to Cassie and her lovely fam!
I don't usually comment on videos, and I don't usually connect with famous people/you tubers on a personal level as I don't know them personally. With Cassey it's different (: her story, drive and compassion are all so inspiring to me. Cassey is Truly a beautiful woman and role model.
This shows how strong Asian Americans can be...how much we have been willing to endure with sacrifice and back breaking hard work. It is easy for me to say b/c I am 2nd generation and benefiting from the generations before. I hope I can be as strong if such a time calls. And even though it is unlikely I will have to endure such horrible events, I hope I can leave a big piece of that to my kids to carry with them to be so resilient.
Your parents are utterly gorgeous people inside and out. You are a great depiction of what they have worked for and you and Your sister are so incredible.
Your mother had me in tears! The struggle she went through is incredible! She is a woman with much strength! My stepmother is from Ho Chi Minh City and has told me some pretty gut wrenching stories of her own childhood. It really gives you a good perspective of the many blessings we all possess. And may we never become ungrateful of them!
Oh gosh, thanks for sharing Cassey! It made me think about how so many people say that we, Asians, are so privileged and have things given to us. It's not true at all. I was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My parents worked hard so I can finish my school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and now continuing my studies in Chicago. I too worked hard to to make them proud and all. We definitely didn't have anything given to us, we worked hard and seized the opportunity that came by.
your parent's story is exactly like mine and the whole thing about how your parents weren't fully supportive of your dreams, wow i'm actually tearing up. vietnamese parents are really amazing
except the part where they don't support your dreams. that bothers me, if you want to be a porn star.. be a pornstar😂😂 you're your own person like ugh make your own choices.
This was a very cool video. It's also nice to see your parents now because we've always heard how they were not supportive of your choices but listening to their story I totally understand why they felt that way. After so many hardships (when it was mentioned that a lot of girls were raped on the boat your mother was in I almost started crying because I feared the worst... I'm glad she was able to disguise herself... although it must have been really hard to see and hear and know all the things that happened) I guess it was completely logical for them to follow such a career that would surely give you security. Also it's very inspirational to hear stories of people who overcame all the hardships. My family's history is very simple, we don't have big twists. We are all portuguese and we've always lived here and I guess the most challenging thing that happened was when my grandparents had to move to France and then Germany (without my mom) to work, since things were not great here in Portugal. People from the time of my grandparents were mostly people who worked in agriculture so things were very though. My grandparents never studied much and in result they had hard lives, since they didn't have many qualifications. I guess that's what made school so important in my family. Still, it's good to look back and think about what they've been trough (my grandpa often tells us when he was young there would be one sardine for him and his two brothers...) and realise we can be strong and appreciate what we have. Thank you all for sharing your story :)
Growing with a Vietnamese background, I can relate a lot with Cassey's stories, including her parents. Hearing about this, made me realize I should always remember The Vietnam War. Thank you Cassey and your family for teaching me a lesson.
I remember watching your touching video about not being on good terms with your family. I'm glad you guys are all on the road to mending the bonds. You're such an inspiration, than's for sharing your family's story. I can completely relate as both of my parents were not born here. My dad came here to the U.S. (from the Philippines) when he was ten, and my mom left the Philippines when she was twenty-three to marry my dad and live here with him.
I'm from the U.S but my mom is Ecuadorian and my dad is Nigaraguan. They both work really hard because they came here. I'm proud of my roots and I embrace them. Very heartfelt video thanks for sharing what you and your family have gone through.
I literally cried. It was so touching to hear your stories. Stay strong, and keep the strong bond in your family. It truly is amazing and beautiful. Family is everything.
I'm like you Cassey. I take a lot of AP classes and my school is very competitive. I wouldn't know how to be rebellious if I wanted to. But hearing you talk about achieving your dreams has made me realize that I can pursue mine. My parents want me to have a good stable job and be financially independent which I totally understand, but all I want to do after college is travel and see the world as an aupair. It may not be the most glamorous job or one with a lot of money but it's something that I'm really looking forward to. You've helped me realize that being successful in life doesn't mean a fancy house and a six figure salary. Thanks Cassey! Love you
You are such an inspirational Asian-American, Cassey! I love this video. Thank you and to your family for sharing your story and acknowledging your background. Being aware and embracing our differences is both beautiful and leads to understanding
I can relate to Jackelyn's relationship to your dad so much. Me and my dad are the same. We are sooo similar and that's oddly is the reason why we often argument, and I get mad at him easily. Great video Cassey, thanks for sharing!
I cried a lot when you got to the part about how your dad wanted what was best for you the only way he knew how and how it just didn't align with your love for fashion and what happiness meant for you. My mom and I don't really understand each other and some times its easy to forget she cares but this video definitely helped me understand her a little more. Thank you.
Your parents are such remarkable people! Your very lucky to have such a hard working good man for a father! I unfortunately had a father who refused to work and provide for us and he brought so much unnecessary dysfunction, chaos, animosity into my childhood so I have a deep respect for Fathers who are more than willing to work full-time and provide for their family's. Your mom is such a beautiful and strong woman! Your very blessed! Your moms tears are so real 😢 she has me balling in tears here! They are both such brave people! MUCH RESPECT TO YOUR AWESOME PARENTS! GOD bless you and ur family!
I definitely got emotional over this story. Your parents have been through so much (especially your mom) but they never gave up because they believed that things would get better. They are so inspirational! Thank you for sharing this!!
Hello Cassey! My name is Thanh. I am Vietnamese! :)) One day when i was looking for a video in youtube to work out, i saw your videos and after that i work out almost everyday and see you as my loving coach. You know, every time I finish working out, I feel so relaxed. And knowing that i am doing good to my body makes me very happy. :))) I just want to say that I love you so much! Indeed, i am attracted by your energy and passion on fitness. You have been inspiring me and anyone who have a chance to see you or your videos. Before, i just think you are an Asian American. However, now that i find out we are Vietnamese I feel so close and so proud that you have such a happy and successful life. Thank you very much for all your kindness in helping me enjoy working out, love my body and be happy! I wish you are always happy and enjoy your every moment in life. :)))
I'm watching this video today (2020) and I want to thank your parents for sharing their story. Your mum literally got me into tears. Such a beautiful testimony. Thank you ❤️
Just finished watching..your mom made me cry. Did your parents meet here? My family is also not from America. My mom is from Mexico and her father from Germany. They came to America because it was safer than living in Mexico and easier than moving everyone to Germany. My father is from Croatia and his mother from Italy. America just offered a safer place to live and more opportunities at the time.
Wow!!! I wanted to cry because your parents told such a wonderful story. My parents emigrated from Vietnam, too, and when you learn about everything your parents did not only for themselves but for their kids, you look at life with new meaning.
Your parents have good morals and ethics, your Mom giving that soup of hers to an elderly woman ......., the giving you sow is the giving you will receive from higher power above. Congratulations on your two million plus subscribers' may it grow to be twenty million plus.
This is just beautiful cassey. Your family had to take so many risks and couldnt give up but look where you are today. I think this is a great example of not giving up. If every single one of you didnt push to their limit to be happy and survive, you probaley wouldnt be here. Thank you for sharing this. Its truly amazing
Thank you Cassey for sharing this private story with all of us. Really thank you so much. I can only imagine what your parents have gone through, I admire them for being such brave people who pursued their dreams: having a future. And no matter how difficult it was they made it! Seeing where they are now, they look happy, proud of two amazing daughters, makes me so glad and faithful.
Loved your families story!!! Made me cry :'( thanks to my grandfather I am able to be here and have a better life. I am from El Salvador and it is really scary to know how many people are being killed every day. There are really difficult times but I am so grateful for having this great opportunity!
What a touching family history, so beautifully told! You have an amazing family Cassey! Brave, loving, caring and precious! Making me miss my parents so much now! I fight with my parents a lot mainly because we are all so similar, stubborn and proud, but with a tender heart. Love family stories, best thing in life!
I am half Vietnamese, my dad left Vietnam when he was 10 because of the war. When he was on the boat pirates came and took all of their belongings. He then arrived in Ireland which is where we live now😊 Love the video Cassey❤❤
My parents & I are from the Congo. My father came to states to go to university & for a better life. I came later on right before the civil war started & my mom did not come with me. I was fortunate to leave & come here for a better life, but at the same time I haven't seen my mom in over 18 years & it kills me. Being without her also affected my development growing up & i see it now in a lot of things i do & the way i act towards things. I hate it but I always think "girl, it could be worse". then my father wants me to go to grad school & "study, study, study" but I want to be a model & have always wanted to since I was 11 (I refuse to give up on it, especially seeing how far you have come Cassey). Any who, love the video & your beautiful family!! Take care! xx
Amazing. I hear the same story but from my parents' perspectives instead. I grew up as a first generation Vietnamese American as well and thought this was crazy relatable. Thanks for sharing this content. Serves as a great reminder of how blessed we are because of the sacrifices our parents made for us. Love you Cassey!
I'm really glad that your parents survived and have a great family! And now you inspire so many people to be happy and successful! This family is beautiful
It's so important to know your family heritage and the stories that made you who you are today. Nobody is born in a bubble. Family and cultural heritage can be easily overlooked in today's society, especially on image-based platforms like Instagram where your feed is more personal. Thank you, Cassey, for showing how your family shaped you into the person you are today.
This is so incredible. My dad was drafted in the war too. He doesn't like to talk about it, but I'm sure he has crazy stories too. My mom came to the U.S. on a boat as well, with no food for days. My parents inspire me every day. Thank you for sharing your story❤️
Cassey i believe everyone is here for a reason and your familie's story definitely proves this point. If your parents hadn't gone through that and took risks you wouldn't have been here (or jackie) to help 2 million+ people. Im truly grateful for everyone here.
I just found this video after almost 2 years of following your channel! It made me tear up and it is SO moving!! I found it so beautiful how your parents learn through both of you that the land they arrived to build a new future for them and their family also provided the way to be successful and happy following your personal dreams and goals and not a “prescriptive” set goal. With all their suffering and struggles being a doctor or lawyer etc was the way these saw for you guys to have happiness. But because of you guys’ tenacity to be true to who you are, they learned a beuatiful lesson too! All the blessings to your beautiful family!
Thank you for sharing your family story. My parents lived a similar story as your parents. Looking back, I'm so proud and respectful of them and all immigrants who had to flew their own country, looking for a better future. They work hard everyday to offer me the childhood and teenage years they never had. What we have, they have built everything with their own hands and with the help of many kind people. ❤
I felt really connected to this story! My parents were just like your parents! My mother was a boat person and left to come to America, her mom was in a separate boat but during a tragic storm I believe, their whole boat sank. My father was also in the Vietnam War, he talks about many stories of what has happened and how he felt during the war. The messages will really stick with me, thank you so much for making this video, Cassey (: ❤️
I love this Cassey! I'm half Korean, and my two Korean grandparents both have amazing stories surrounding occupation and the Korean War. Everyone should be able to share their stories, so thank you for sharing yours!
I find inmigrant's stories fascinating. I large portion of my family came from Italy to Chile, and hearing why they came here, what challenges they had to face and how did they succeded here is amazing. Same with my fiancee's family, inmigrants from Croatia and Libya. Your parents were very corageous to flee from Vietnam, but specially your mom looks as such a strong woman. It's clear why they wanted a secure future for you and your sister, and why at the beginning they didn't "get" your passion; but is awesome to see that now they accept it :) Great video Cassey!
This made me cry so much. Like many Vietnamese families came to the U.S. with many struggles to survive. And the second generation takes all this tuff for granted. This helped me learn to appreciate my parent much more!
What a beautiful video - thank you for sharing and thank you to your family. Your parents are truly inspiring. I'm loving reading everyone's comments. My parents came from Mauritius to the UK and have worked so hard, doing jobs others didn't want to do. Whenever I feel a little low I think of them and they motivate me to keep going and keep pushing forward to my dreams xx
This reminds me soo much of the stories my parents told me about their lives and how they came to America. Your parents are quite similar to mine but my parents are a bit more laid back now that things have changed. It's wonderful to be able to hear your family stories! Thanks for sharing! Those kinds of stories are always one of my favorites to hear! ❤
As first generation immigrant parent from Asian, I am deeply moved by your parents stories. Thanks for sharing your family story and wish your family healthy and happy for ever.
Cassey. That moved me to tears. To think of all the near misses and things that made your life what it is today- amazing. I think it was my great great grandparents that came over on the boat from Finland and when they arrived in this country, their last name was really complex so they gave them a new one. I know what it was, but I have no idea why they moved to America. I'm inspired to find out. Thanks for sharing your families story with us.
Thank you for sharing, Cassey! I am a Vietnamese-American, too, but I am a bit afraid to ask my mom, because i felt like it would rehash some ugly memories. Watching this video gives me a little more courage to ask, though. Very emotional. I can relate.
Cassey, thank you and your family for sharing your stories. I can't agree more how important it is to know where we come from. Sometimes it's easy to think of the past as ancient history, but these events continue to shape our lives more than we know. And thank you for being a positive Asian-American woman role model for younger generations. You're such an inspiration!
Your parents story is so similar to my parent's stories too! They both came from Vietnam, my dad came here with his 5 other brothers and sister, and my mom was sponsored here with her younger brother and mom and dad. They both had to start working at a very young age and did not earn much. I'm so glad you share your family story with us!
Such a beautiful video, Cassey! I love you and your family very much. Totally started tearing here haha as an Asian-American who's also trying to pursue a fitness career
Hi Cassey! Thank you for sharing your emotional conflict of wanting to be the obedient, perfect child but realizing that you had to overcome that in order to do what you wanted even though you were afraid that your family wouldn't approve. My parents are also refugees from Vietnam, and out of my entire family, I think I'm the only one who knows most of our family history because my mom is willing to share. Hearing their struggles made me who I am today, but it also brings up the conflict of wanting to make sure their sacrifices don't go to waste but trying to follow my own path. After discovering your channel, your videos and running have become a very integral part of dealing with this stress and I just wanted to thank you for giving me confidence physically as well as mentally as well as being such a wonderful role model. Much love from your popster.
This is a by far a very touching video that makes us appreciate what our parents did to get where we are now. Both parents are Mexican but my mom has some Spanish blood. The stories my parents, especially my mother, really makes me appreciate my roots and how I am able to live a better life than my parents, aunts, grandparents etc. I think this video really touches to many people like me because it's always nice to remember where we came from.
Her parents sound like amazing people! You really can't blame them for wanting her to go to school to be a doctor. All of their lives they dreamed of that financial security and success. It sounds like they had a really rough life, and just wanted their daughters to never face anything like that. I'm glad everything is worked out now, and Cassey is successful and doing what she loves, because it's hard to give up something you're very passionate about. Especially since she's been used to bless and inspire so many people through her passion! God always works things out nicely like that. Hearing their story really makes you stop and think about how thankful you should be. Never think you deserve more than you have, because what you have is already more than you deserve. God bless the Ho Family.
What a beautiful story Cassey, thank you for sharing and thank your parents for coming on video and sharing as well. Wishing your family many blessings.
Your parents stories are so beautiful and courageous. Although my parents are super lenient and liberal on me, I can always understand why Asian American parents are more rigid and pressuring than others. Since the now first generation immigrants usually moved to America( the entire continent) under very difficult circumstances, they want to ensure their offsprings will not endure such hardships. All and all, I think it's all mutual compromise, in no way you should give up what you are passionate about for anyone but reconcil with your parents. Anyway, I love you Casey and be proud to have such an amazing family story.
Cassey, I can totally relate because I'm Hmong and my parents and grandparents went thru hell to get to the U.S. After the Vietnam war. Just to hear their stories breaks my heart. Also when your mom mentioned her parents saying that girls don't leave only the boys do - I was nodding my head like yes, that's still true to some degree today depending on if your parents are more modern now or not. Thanks for sharing your story!
Being a Filipino American with parents of a similar story this truly brought tears to my eyes. I really love how honest you all were and that everyone truly does have their own destiny, even if it isn't someone's ideal path for you. Love you, Cas!
Cassey my respect for you has grown even more (which I didn't think was possible.) I'm so glad you followed your dream and believed in yourself to pursue Pilates. What your parents went through is incredible and I'm so amazed at how strong you and your family are. Your videos have helped me become a stronger person and I am so thankful for that!! Never stop making videos!! :)
That was a really touching story Cassey, we love you so much! I have a similar background story with my parents both born in Vietnam and having to go through the same torture that your parents had to go through. The war was horrible and my dad made it to America on boat while my mom and her family made it by plane (they were really lucky). I was born in South Jersey as well as my 4 siblings. I am the eldest of 5, so 2 sisters and 2 brothers. My sisters and I didn't grow up luxuriously as most kids did back in the days. We didn't buy fancy notebooks or pencils or pens and had to reuse our notebooks if they still had pages blank. We were around similar ages so we shared our clothes a lot. My brothers on the other hand are a bit younger than us, so when I got my first part time job when I entered college, I wanted to make sure that they had all the materials they needed to succeed in school. And ever since I've been working from this job to that job while trying to fund for college, which is hard because our parents were considered middle class and we didn't get any financial aid at all. I eventually stopped going to college for a while to work and save up, but that didn't go so well so I'm currently enrolled to start college again with what little savings I have. Cassey you have inspired me so much to get going and to set goals and dreams and actually making it a reality! I'm so glad to be a popster! I still believe that my journey has not ended yet and that I will strive to have a better future!
Thank you for sharing your story Cassey!! My family and i are 100% completely Chinese. My dad has 4 other siblings and he was the youngest. They lost their parents (aka my grandad and grandma from my dad's side) when he was 16 so he and his brothers and sisters had to live together and rely on each other. My mom and her brother had a love-hate relationship with their mom (my grandma from my mom's side). My grandma is a really dedicated person so she would leave my mom and her brother with a close friend (their dad aka my grandad from my mom's side passed away when they were about 14) and then leave for months. My parents both support me in whatever I do so I'm extremely lucky in that sense. Since we are Asian, they do get really hard on me (as typical Asian parents do) but at the end of the day, they're only trying to build me up for a successful and easier future. And I love them so much for that.
Seems you have a really beautiful family. All kids struggle with parents' expectations. And all parents struggle with how much they should guide their children, and how much freedom they should give them; given what the parents went through, this is understandable. It's wonderful to see a family that has come to a new understanding, on both sides. Thank you for posting this beautiful story.
Oh my goodness! I am literally crying my eyes out right now!😿 Your parents story is so heartfelt and so inspirational. They left everything behind and worked so hard just ao they could have a better future. This has inspired to not take anything for granted and to work hard to achieve my dreams.💖💞
I started to cry so hard because of your mothers Story, it was so emotional to watch her speak about it. My father origninally comes from Turkey and moved to Germany when her was about 12 years old because the situation back in Turkey wasn't so good, my Grandfather had no Job so he decided to take a job in Germany. My father and Family lived without their beloved father and husband for almost 10 year and I don't Really want to imaging how it feels like to grow up without your dad because its so sad to think about it. Learning and remembering were you come from is so importent :)
Your family's so lovely! And also very brave and respectful. Living in a foreign country, easpecially during that period, must be very tough. Besides, as someone who is brought up in a family full of love and care, I know how blessed that is! Congratulations again for being happy and successful in what you've decided to do. You really keep inspiring me and girls all over the world in many aspects of life. That's so amazing!!! Thank you and best wishes from one Thai girl who is studying in Malaysia
I feel for you and your family history, I'm first generation American also, and my parents and the rest of my family came during the Vietnam war. You grow up completely different knowing the struggles they've faced. You work hard and carry traditions knowing how hard our ancestors had it. So thank you so much for sharing your story about something a lot of people don't really think about since it didn't affect them. You're truly an amazing role model knowing that we can succeed no matter our past
Thank you for sharing, Cassey! It made me tear up. My family are also immigrants and it's very tough when you don't know where you are going and don't speak the language. I utterly admire all those people who are fighting for a better future for themselves and their family.
Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful and real history with your RUclips community Cassey. I was touched, this reminds me so deeply of my own family's story. My parents both the youngest of large Chinese-Vietnamese families living in South Vietnam experienced the same traumatizing situations. From hiding in the bomb shelter, dodging the many deceased outside their front yards, and making the long journey to safe international waters. They were attacked by Thai pirates three times, and witnessed some of the most terrifying things. My grandma kicked into survival mode and poured the nastiest vomit on her daughters to keep them safe from the pirates. Deprived of food and water the international ships carefully brought them to safety at a Malaysian refugee camp. There they stayed for 8 months until three churches in Abbotsford, B.C, Canada sponsored all 30 survivors of the boat. Today we are a thriving and proud family of many generations. Thanks for sharing again! Love you Cassey!
I feel like I connected you so much within this video. I, myself, am Vietnamese as well and I just have to say...I'm proud. I'm even more proud seeing yours and your family's story.
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Don't want to kill the moment or anything but Cassey's mother is bloody beautiful!
That's why her daughters are gorgeous :D
yess very beautiful!
That person who knocked on your father's parent's door and asked for water sounds like an angel. Who knocks on a door for water during the middle of a missile attack? He truly saved them. The angels were definitely watching over your mother too during her voyage on the boat. Such a beautiful family history and family, Cassey!
Right. It's literally so crazy.
Sounds like Jesus....
was literally thinking the same thing. I was thinking, "That was God watching over them."
Jackelyn looks so much like your Dad and you look like your mum!
Toki Wartooth I agree!!
Cassey, this has got to be one of the most eartfelt videos you have ever posted. I've never cried listening to someone else's story before but the drive & courage your mother has is very inspiring! I am not close to my family & they've never really supported me or what I've tried to do.. I'm just kind of background noise to them but I wish I had a family that was as supportive as yours! Never take them for granted, Cassey! Love you
I won't. Thank you so much.
brittany edwards We'll be your 2nd family Britt(see I already shortened your name without even asking) Now! Did you do your homework? Who is that friend calling you! Do they wanna be a doctor or lawyer? What does their family do? Don't drive too fast. Don't run with silverware in your hand(You could put an eye out). Curfew is 10pm! There!! now eat your veggies and don't forget to workout!
brittany edwards seriously tho what do you wanna do?
Aw yay! thank you so much! I know i'm 23 but i still wish i had the family that gave their full support or ANY support at all but I have found it in the popsters and the friends I've met along the way on this journey. I learn something everyday & i surprise myself. I want to be a Diet & Nutritionist. :D I'm in college now taking classes for it. Itll be my first year in August!
blogilates your welcome. Thank you for always supporting me Cassey & of course all her POPsters!
It's really nice meeting your wonderful family in person ❤️❤️❤️
So so beautiful Cassie :) Thank you for sharing. With me my parents were Colombian immigrants and also came here very young to work multiple jobs and its always been a HUGE inspiration for me to see how grand their vision was and all the tribulations they encountered for their daughters. Thanks again for sharing!
Cassey, I want to thank you and your family for sharing your story. I think it's important that the younger Vietnamese generation acknowledges the hardships that our parents have faced in order to find better lives for themselves, and for us as well. I'm also Vietnamese and my parents can definitely relate to the experiences that your parents have discussed. I've heard countless stories about people escaping from Vietnam by boat and no words can embody the respect that I have for your mom and dad, for having to endure such a painful experience. I'm glad that your parents have raised both you and your sister into such amazing individuals. I love you Cassey!!
Also, this is for your parents:
Chú và cô rất can đảm vì cả hai người đều kể truyện về kinh nghiệm của họ. Con muốn cám ơn chú và cô tại vì kể truyện về chiến tranh không có dễ một chút nào. Con hy vọng gia đình của chú và cô mạnh khoẻ, vui vẻ và thành công luôn luôn!
I wanna hug you mother and father so much. They are so lucky, and so inspirational.
It's been a year since i came to America from Japan.
My parents are not immigrants, but your parents' story made me cry.
When I first came here, I felt like I was nothing and no one cared about me because I didn't really speak English. But throughout the year, I learned how amazing it is to know a different culture and be friends with people from different countries. I also realized that anyone can be friends no matter where you from or what language you speak:) My English got much better in a year and am so glad that I came here.
anyways, your great parents' story and their smile encouraged me so much. Thank you so much for posting this. Love you!
I'm adopted from South Korea, raised in America by a white American family. So, I don't really know the story of my birth family. BUT my family's stories are so funny and interesting! On my dad's side, my grandad's ancestors were all criminals, like one of them owned a saloon in California during the Gold Rush and you can look up his family in the criminal records. But then my grandma's family was all elite mayors and sheriffs! It's so hilarious, and they created 8 incredibly smart children! My grandad was also a mathematician for the government and had to tell his kids he was a lawnmower. My dad figured out what my grandad's job actually was when he was reading a book about like the secret service and what-not as a kid and realized "Hey, I know these names...These are people who come to my house every weekend and play chess with me and my siblings!"
Oh wow that is craziness!!!
OhMJB Opposites attract.
This is so amazing and that's really a cool background history right there x
Start using the word shibal as much as possible. It'll really connect you to your korean side.
Start using the word shibal as much as possible. It'll really connect you to your korean side.
Your parents are so precious, the fact they were holding hands during this video makes me so happy :)
Ohhhh Your story is so heart touching Cassey.I'm Egyptain,Irish, and German. My dad is from Egypt and my mom is from America, but her family blood is in Ireland and Germany. My Dad came to America looking for an opportunity and met my mom, but he didn't go to collage when he came to America , so he is working at a hard labor job, trying to have me and my sister become successful and happy with our lives. My family actually supports me becoming a Manga artist and my dad just wants me to be happy in life.He supported my transition into becoming healthy and would take me to the gym and let me cook all the healthy food you make.
Oh thats cool im actually in egpty right now for the summer
Oh cool i am Egyptian and German too 💕
Ohhh wow
+ღIta-Chan ღ Wow Egyptian sounds really cool, that one of my favorite things to learn about
aww god bless you and your parents ! I'm Egyptian/American
Ugh I always have this ball of emotion every time someone asks about my parents because it reminds me of how much they've sacrificed for the family. Always remember where you were from because it's the one thing that keeps me humble.
I was born in Vietnam and my parents and I came here when i was only three years old. They have worked so hard to give me the life i have now and i am so grateful. I am proud to be an immigrant myself. Thank you so much for sharing your parents story with us, it was so beautiful
That was a really sweet video Cassey!!! I was born in Chicago and so was my mother and her sister but my grandparents came over here from Romania. My grandmother lived in a small German town in Romania and my grandfather lived in one as well. During WWII my grandmother ended up going into a work camp by choice because she went in the stead of a friend whose mother was ill and didn't want to go. My grandfather went into the military taking care of the horses a bomb blew up near him at one point which left shrapnel in his skull which was never removed. My grandmother had to work in terrible conditions with barely getting enough food to survive let alone enough to actually be able to do the hard manual labor they had to do. My grandfather didn't even have shoes their branch of the military was so poor. When the war ended my grandparents only weighted around 80 or 90 lbs. When my grandmother could finally come home she found out her mother had died while she was gone so there was nothing really left for her in her town since her father disappeared when she was young. She met my grandfather and they only went on 3 dates prior to him asking her to marry him. Apparently he had put off coming to America twice in order to keep seeing her and couldn't put it off again so since he wanted to keep seeing my grandmother they had to get married so that she could come with him over here. She ended up cooking for her own wedding lol. They worked hard my grandfather was the handyman for a building and my grandmother would clean. They saved money and bought an apartment building. Eventually they bought another one which is the building I grew up in and is also where I live again with my fiancé. My grandmother is still alive and is 92 yrs old she has so many stories from then though weirdly enough she never speaks of them as horrible times just that they occurred. I've heard that from a lot of people from her generations none of them really speak ill of the past they seem to realize that the past is the past and there's nothing that will change it so they don't glorify it or demonize it just say it like it is.
I'm always amazed at what people can adapt to in order to survive. Human beings are strong. But your parents are especially determined and such strong and beautiful people for getting through such horrific experiences. All my love to Cassie and her lovely fam!
I don't usually comment on videos, and I don't usually connect with famous people/you tubers on a personal level as I don't know them personally. With Cassey it's different (: her story, drive and compassion are all so inspiring to me. Cassey is Truly a beautiful woman and role model.
This shows how strong Asian Americans can be...how much we have been willing to endure with sacrifice and back breaking hard work. It is easy for me to say b/c I am 2nd generation and benefiting from the generations before. I hope I can be as strong if such a time calls. And even though it is unlikely I will have to endure such horrible events, I hope I can leave a big piece of that to my kids to carry with them to be so resilient.
Your parents are utterly gorgeous people inside and out. You are a great depiction of what they have worked for and you and Your sister are so incredible.
Your mother had me in tears! The struggle she went through is incredible! She is a woman with much strength! My stepmother is from Ho Chi Minh City and has told me some pretty gut wrenching stories of her own childhood. It really gives you a good perspective of the many blessings we all possess. And may we never become ungrateful of them!
Oh gosh, thanks for sharing Cassey! It made me think about how so many people say that we, Asians, are so privileged and have things given to us. It's not true at all. I was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My parents worked hard so I can finish my school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and now continuing my studies in Chicago. I too worked hard to to make them proud and all. We definitely didn't have anything given to us, we worked hard and seized the opportunity that came by.
your parent's story is exactly like mine and the whole thing about how your parents weren't fully supportive of your dreams, wow i'm actually tearing up. vietnamese parents are really amazing
except the part where they don't support your dreams. that bothers me, if you want to be a porn star.. be a pornstar😂😂 you're your own person like ugh make your own choices.
This was a very cool video. It's also nice to see your parents now because we've always heard how they were not supportive of your choices but listening to their story I totally understand why they felt that way. After so many hardships (when it was mentioned that a lot of girls were raped on the boat your mother was in I almost started crying because I feared the worst... I'm glad she was able to disguise herself... although it must have been really hard to see and hear and know all the things that happened) I guess it was completely logical for them to follow such a career that would surely give you security. Also it's very inspirational to hear stories of people who overcame all the hardships.
My family's history is very simple, we don't have big twists. We are all portuguese and we've always lived here and I guess the most challenging thing that happened was when my grandparents had to move to France and then Germany (without my mom) to work, since things were not great here in Portugal. People from the time of my grandparents were mostly people who worked in agriculture so things were very though. My grandparents never studied much and in result they had hard lives, since they didn't have many qualifications. I guess that's what made school so important in my family. Still, it's good to look back and think about what they've been trough (my grandpa often tells us when he was young there would be one sardine for him and his two brothers...) and realise we can be strong and appreciate what we have. Thank you all for sharing your story :)
Growing with a Vietnamese background, I can relate a lot with Cassey's stories, including her parents. Hearing about this, made me realize I should always remember The Vietnam War. Thank you Cassey and your family for teaching me a lesson.
I remember watching your touching video about not being on good terms with your family. I'm glad you guys are all on the road to mending the bonds. You're such an inspiration, than's for sharing your family's story. I can completely relate as both of my parents were not born here. My dad came here to the U.S. (from the Philippines) when he was ten, and my mom left the Philippines when she was twenty-three to marry my dad and live here with him.
I'm from the U.S but my mom is Ecuadorian and my dad is Nigaraguan. They both work really hard because they came here. I'm proud of my roots and I embrace them. Very heartfelt video thanks for sharing what you and your family have gone through.
I literally cried. It was so touching to hear your stories. Stay strong, and keep the strong bond in your family. It truly is amazing and beautiful. Family is everything.
Wow ! CASEY I TEARED UP😪😭 Your family is beautiful ! I see where you and your sister got your beauty!
I'm like you Cassey. I take a lot of AP classes and my school is very competitive. I wouldn't know how to be rebellious if I wanted to. But hearing you talk about achieving your dreams has made me realize that I can pursue mine. My parents want me to have a good stable job and be financially independent which I totally understand, but all I want to do after college is travel and see the world as an aupair. It may not be the most glamorous job or one with a lot of money but it's something that I'm really looking forward to. You've helped me realize that being successful in life doesn't mean a fancy house and a six figure salary. Thanks Cassey! Love you
You are such an inspirational Asian-American, Cassey! I love this video. Thank you and to your family for sharing your story and acknowledging your background. Being aware and embracing our differences is both beautiful and leads to understanding
Lauren G Well said!!
I can relate to Jackelyn's relationship to your dad so much. Me and my dad are the same. We are sooo similar and that's oddly is the reason why we often argument, and I get mad at him easily. Great video Cassey, thanks for sharing!
Same here
I cried a lot when you got to the part about how your dad wanted what was best for you the only way he knew how and how it just didn't align with your love for fashion and what happiness meant for you. My mom and I don't really understand each other and some times its easy to forget she cares but this video definitely helped me understand her a little more. Thank you.
Your parents are such remarkable people! Your very lucky to have such a hard working good man for a father! I unfortunately had a father who refused to work and provide for us and he brought so much unnecessary dysfunction, chaos, animosity into my childhood so I have a deep respect for Fathers who are more than willing to work full-time and provide for their family's. Your mom is such a beautiful and strong woman! Your very blessed! Your moms tears are so real 😢 she has me balling in tears here! They are both such brave people! MUCH RESPECT TO YOUR AWESOME PARENTS! GOD bless you and ur family!
I definitely got emotional over this story. Your parents have been through so much (especially your mom) but they never gave up because they believed that things would get better. They are so inspirational! Thank you for sharing this!!
Hello Cassey!
My name is Thanh. I am Vietnamese! :))
One day when i was looking for a video in youtube to work out, i saw your videos and after that i work out almost everyday and see you as my loving coach. You know, every time I finish working out, I feel so relaxed. And knowing that i am doing good to my body makes me very happy. :)))
I just want to say that I love you so much! Indeed, i am attracted by your energy and passion on fitness. You have been inspiring me and anyone who have a chance to see you or your videos.
Before, i just think you are an Asian American. However, now that i find out we are Vietnamese I feel so close and so proud that you have such a happy and successful life.
Thank you very much for all your kindness in helping me enjoy working out, love my body and be happy! I wish you are always happy and enjoy your every moment in life. :)))
I'm watching this video today (2020) and I want to thank your parents for sharing their story. Your mum literally got me into tears. Such a beautiful testimony. Thank you ❤️
Just finished watching..your mom made me cry. Did your parents meet here? My family is also not from America. My mom is from Mexico and her father from Germany. They came to America because it was safer than living in Mexico and easier than moving everyone to Germany. My father is from Croatia and his mother from Italy. America just offered a safer place to live and more opportunities at the time.
Sarah marinkovich-durfee yes they met in california actually!
Wow 😍 A story full of nationalities!!
Germany ✌️
Your Story is so cool :)
Wow!!! I wanted to cry because your parents told such a wonderful story. My parents emigrated from Vietnam, too, and when you learn about everything your parents did not only for themselves but for their kids, you look at life with new meaning.
Your parents have good morals and ethics, your Mom giving that soup of hers to an elderly woman ......., the giving you sow is the giving you will receive from higher power above. Congratulations on your two million plus subscribers' may it grow to be twenty million plus.
This is just beautiful cassey. Your family had to take so many risks and couldnt give up but look where you are today. I think this is a great example of not giving up. If every single one of you didnt push to their limit to be happy and survive, you probaley wouldnt be here. Thank you for sharing this. Its truly amazing
Thank you Cassey for sharing this private story with all of us. Really thank you so much. I can only imagine what your parents have gone through, I admire them for being such brave people who pursued their dreams: having a future. And no matter how difficult it was they made it! Seeing where they are now, they look happy, proud of two amazing daughters, makes me so glad and faithful.
Thank you for facing the public and sharing such a moving and personal story. It touches my heart being a first generation in America also. Thank you!
Loved your families story!!! Made me cry :'( thanks to my grandfather I am able to be here and have a better life. I am from El Salvador and it is really scary to know how many people are being killed every day. There are really difficult times but I am so grateful for having this great opportunity!
What a touching family history, so beautifully told! You have an amazing family Cassey! Brave, loving, caring and precious! Making me miss my parents so much now! I fight with my parents a lot mainly because we are all so similar, stubborn and proud, but with a tender heart. Love family stories, best thing in life!
I am half Vietnamese, my dad left Vietnam when he was 10 because of the war. When he was on the boat pirates came and took all of their belongings. He then arrived in Ireland which is where we live now😊
Love the video Cassey❤❤
No wonder you and Jacklyn are so resilient - look at your parents! So proud of everyone in your family. This made me tear up.
My parents & I are from the Congo. My father came to states to go to university & for a better life. I came later on right before the civil war started & my mom did not come with me. I was fortunate to leave & come here for a better life, but at the same time I haven't seen my mom in over 18 years & it kills me. Being without her also affected my development growing up & i see it now in a lot of things i do & the way i act towards things. I hate it but I always think "girl, it could be worse". then my father wants me to go to grad school & "study, study, study" but I want to be a model & have always wanted to since I was 11 (I refuse to give up on it, especially seeing how far you have come Cassey). Any who, love the video & your beautiful family!! Take care! xx
Amazing. I hear the same story but from my parents' perspectives instead. I grew up as a first generation Vietnamese American as well and thought this was crazy relatable. Thanks for sharing this content. Serves as a great reminder of how blessed we are because of the sacrifices our parents made for us. Love you Cassey!
I'm really glad that your parents survived and have a great family! And now you inspire so many people to be happy and successful! This family is beautiful
Your mother is so beautiful... I was in tears even before she was when her story on the boat began.
It's so important to know your family heritage and the stories that made you who you are today. Nobody is born in a bubble. Family and cultural heritage can be easily overlooked in today's society, especially on image-based platforms like Instagram where your feed is more personal. Thank you, Cassey, for showing how your family shaped you into the person you are today.
This is so incredible. My dad was drafted in the war too. He doesn't like to talk about it, but I'm sure he has crazy stories too. My mom came to the U.S. on a boat as well, with no food for days. My parents inspire me every day. Thank you for sharing your story❤️
Cassey i believe everyone is here for a reason and your familie's story definitely proves this point. If your parents hadn't gone through that and took risks you wouldn't have been here (or jackie) to help 2 million+ people. Im truly grateful for everyone here.
I just found this video after almost 2 years of following your channel! It made me tear up and it is SO moving!! I found it so beautiful how your parents learn through both of you that the land they arrived to build a new future for them and their family also provided the way to be successful and happy following your personal dreams and goals and not a “prescriptive” set goal. With all their suffering and struggles being a doctor or lawyer etc was the way these saw for you guys to have happiness. But because of you guys’ tenacity to be true to who you are, they learned a beuatiful lesson too! All the blessings to your beautiful family!
Thank you for sharing your family story. My parents lived a similar story as your parents. Looking back, I'm so proud and respectful of them and all immigrants who had to flew their own country, looking for a better future. They work hard everyday to offer me the childhood and teenage years they never had. What we have, they have built everything with their own hands and with the help of many kind people. ❤
I felt really connected to this story!
My parents were just like your parents!
My mother was a boat person and left to come to America, her mom was in a separate boat but during a tragic storm I believe, their whole boat sank. My father was also in the Vietnam War, he talks about many stories of what has happened and how he felt during the war.
The messages will really stick with me, thank you so much for making this video, Cassey (: ❤️
This was eye opening. I am shocked. You are apart of an amazingly strong family. Thank you so much for sharing. This truly touched me.
Your parents are so courageous and I'm so happy that they're accepting of yours and Jackelyn's hopes and dreams. You're a lovely family unit xxx
I love this Cassey!
I'm half Korean, and my two Korean grandparents both have amazing stories surrounding occupation and the Korean War. Everyone should be able to share their stories, so thank you for sharing yours!
I find inmigrant's stories fascinating. I large portion of my family came from Italy to Chile, and hearing why they came here, what challenges they had to face and how did they succeded here is amazing. Same with my fiancee's family, inmigrants from Croatia and Libya. Your parents were very corageous to flee from Vietnam, but specially your mom looks as such a strong woman. It's clear why they wanted a secure future for you and your sister, and why at the beginning they didn't "get" your passion; but is awesome to see that now they accept it :) Great video Cassey!
Your mother is to die for! She's just so cute! I hate seeing parents cry and she just broke my heart! Bless you all
This made me cry so much. Like many Vietnamese families came to the U.S. with many struggles to survive. And the second generation takes all this tuff for granted. This helped me learn to appreciate my parent much more!
What a beautiful video - thank you for sharing and thank you to your family. Your parents are truly inspiring. I'm loving reading everyone's comments. My parents came from Mauritius to the UK and have worked so hard, doing jobs others didn't want to do. Whenever I feel a little low I think of them and they motivate me to keep going and keep pushing forward to my dreams xx
This reminds me soo much of the stories my parents told me about their lives and how they came to America. Your parents are quite similar to mine but my parents are a bit more laid back now that things have changed. It's wonderful to be able to hear your family stories! Thanks for sharing! Those kinds of stories are always one of my favorites to hear! ❤
As first generation immigrant parent from Asian, I am deeply moved by your parents stories. Thanks for sharing your family story and wish your family healthy and happy for ever.
Cassey. That moved me to tears. To think of all the near misses and things that made your life what it is today- amazing. I think it was my great great grandparents that came over on the boat from Finland and when they arrived in this country, their last name was really complex so they gave them a new one. I know what it was, but I have no idea why they moved to America. I'm inspired to find out. Thanks for sharing your families story with us.
Thank you for sharing, Cassey! I am a Vietnamese-American, too, but I am a bit afraid to ask my mom, because i felt like it would rehash some ugly memories. Watching this video gives me a little more courage to ask, though. Very emotional. I can relate.
Cassey, thank you and your family for sharing your stories. I can't agree more how important it is to know where we come from. Sometimes it's easy to think of the past as ancient history, but these events continue to shape our lives more than we know. And thank you for being a positive Asian-American woman role model for younger generations. You're such an inspiration!
This is so beautiful
Your parents story is so similar to my parent's stories too! They both came from Vietnam, my dad came here with his 5 other brothers and sister, and my mom was sponsored here with her younger brother and mom and dad. They both had to start working at a very young age and did not earn much. I'm so glad you share your family story with us!
So glad to finally get to know your parents after seeing them appear in your pics for so long! Very touching story
Such a beautiful video, Cassey! I love you and your family very much. Totally started tearing here haha as an Asian-American who's also trying to pursue a fitness career
Hi Cassey! Thank you for sharing your emotional conflict of wanting to be the obedient, perfect child but realizing that you had to overcome that in order to do what you wanted even though you were afraid that your family wouldn't approve. My parents are also refugees from Vietnam, and out of my entire family, I think I'm the only one who knows most of our family history because my mom is willing to share. Hearing their struggles made me who I am today, but it also brings up the conflict of wanting to make sure their sacrifices don't go to waste but trying to follow my own path. After discovering your channel, your videos and running have become a very integral part of dealing with this stress and I just wanted to thank you for giving me confidence physically as well as mentally as well as being such a wonderful role model. Much love from your popster.
Your parents are such stong and beautiful people!
I want to tell you that you really inspire me to be strong and go on with my one path.
This is a by far a very touching video that makes us appreciate what our parents did to get where we are now. Both parents are Mexican but my mom has some Spanish blood. The stories my parents, especially my mother, really makes me appreciate my roots and how I am able to live a better life than my parents, aunts, grandparents etc. I think this video really touches to many people like me because it's always nice to remember where we came from.
Cassey this video is so touching! Your parents are such strong people and so are you and your sister! Thank you for sharing your story with us! Xx
Her parents sound like amazing people!
You really can't blame them for wanting her to go to school to be a doctor. All of their lives they dreamed of that financial security and success. It sounds like they had a really rough life, and just wanted their daughters to never face anything like that. I'm glad everything is worked out now, and Cassey is successful and doing what she loves, because it's hard to give up something you're very passionate about. Especially since she's been used to bless and inspire so many people through her passion! God always works things out nicely like that.
Hearing their story really makes you stop and think about how thankful you should be. Never think you deserve more than you have, because what you have is already more than you deserve.
God bless the Ho Family.
What a beautiful story Cassey, thank you for sharing and thank your parents for coming on video and sharing as well. Wishing your family many blessings.
Your parents stories are so beautiful and courageous. Although my parents are super lenient and liberal on me, I can always understand why Asian American parents are more rigid and pressuring than others. Since the now first generation immigrants usually moved to America( the entire continent) under very difficult circumstances, they want to ensure their offsprings will not endure such hardships. All and all, I think it's all mutual compromise, in no way you should give up what you are passionate about for anyone but reconcil with your parents. Anyway, I love you Casey and be proud to have such an amazing family story.
I, too, am a child of immigrant parents. Thank you for sharing your family's story!
Cassey, I can totally relate because I'm Hmong and my parents and grandparents went thru hell to get to the U.S. After the Vietnam war. Just to hear their stories breaks my heart. Also when your mom mentioned her parents saying that girls don't leave only the boys do - I was nodding my head like yes, that's still true to some degree today depending on if your parents are more modern now or not. Thanks for sharing your story!
you have such a beautiful family.. I have parents that were immigrants to from Greece they both worked so hard to give me and my brother a great life.
❤️❤️❤️ your family is so beautiful and you made me cry!! love you Cassey!
Being a Filipino American with parents of a similar story this truly brought tears to my eyes. I really love how honest you all were and that everyone truly does have their own destiny, even if it isn't someone's ideal path for you. Love you, Cas!
This was such a beautiful video, Cassey. Thank you for sharing your family with us, definitely a tear jerker!!
Cassey my respect for you has grown even more (which I didn't think was possible.) I'm so glad you followed your dream and believed in yourself to pursue Pilates. What your parents went through is incredible and I'm so amazed at how strong you and your family are. Your videos have helped me become a stronger person and I am so thankful for that!! Never stop making videos!! :)
That was a really touching story Cassey, we love you so much!
I have a similar background story with my parents both born in Vietnam and having to go through the same torture that your parents had to go through. The war was horrible and my dad made it to America on boat while my mom and her family made it by plane (they were really lucky). I was born in South Jersey as well as my 4 siblings. I am the eldest of 5, so 2 sisters and 2 brothers. My sisters and I didn't grow up luxuriously as most kids did back in the days. We didn't buy fancy notebooks or pencils or pens and had to reuse our notebooks if they still had pages blank. We were around similar ages so we shared our clothes a lot. My brothers on the other hand are a bit younger than us, so when I got my first part time job when I entered college, I wanted to make sure that they had all the materials they needed to succeed in school. And ever since I've been working from this job to that job while trying to fund for college, which is hard because our parents were considered middle class and we didn't get any financial aid at all. I eventually stopped going to college for a while to work and save up, but that didn't go so well so I'm currently enrolled to start college again with what little savings I have. Cassey you have inspired me so much to get going and to set goals and dreams and actually making it a reality! I'm so glad to be a popster! I still believe that my journey has not ended yet and that I will strive to have a better future!
Thank you for sharing your story Cassey!! My family and i are 100% completely Chinese. My dad has 4 other siblings and he was the youngest. They lost their parents (aka my grandad and grandma from my dad's side) when he was 16 so he and his brothers and sisters had to live together and rely on each other. My mom and her brother had a love-hate relationship with their mom (my grandma from my mom's side). My grandma is a really dedicated person so she would leave my mom and her brother with a close friend (their dad aka my grandad from my mom's side passed away when they were about 14) and then leave for months. My parents both support me in whatever I do so I'm extremely lucky in that sense. Since we are Asian, they do get really hard on me (as typical Asian parents do) but at the end of the day, they're only trying to build me up for a successful and easier future. And I love them so much for that.
Seems you have a really beautiful family. All kids struggle with parents' expectations. And all parents struggle with how much they should guide their children, and how much freedom they should give them; given what the parents went through, this is understandable. It's wonderful to see a family that has come to a new understanding, on both sides. Thank you for posting this beautiful story.
This gave me chills.. so inspiring and omg. beautiful. :")
Your mom's story reminds me of my friend's Vietnamese mother's story. Such strong ladies! Immigrant parents are so freakin' amazing!
Hi Cassey, just found that video and love it so much! So happy to learn the story of your family! it made me cry when I watched it
Oh my goodness! I am literally crying my eyes out right now!😿 Your parents story is so heartfelt and so inspirational. They left everything behind and worked so hard just ao they could have a better future. This has inspired to not take anything for granted and to work hard to achieve my dreams.💖💞
You and your family are amazing! Wow! Thank you for sharing with us! xx Megan
I started to cry so hard because of your mothers Story, it was so emotional to watch her speak about it.
My father origninally comes from Turkey and moved to Germany when her was about 12 years old because the situation back in Turkey wasn't so good, my Grandfather had no Job so he decided to take a job in Germany. My father and Family lived without their beloved father and husband for almost 10 year and I don't Really want to imaging how it feels like to grow up without your dad because its so sad to think about it.
Learning and remembering were you come from is so importent :)
Your family's so lovely! And also very brave and respectful. Living in a foreign country, easpecially during that period, must be very tough.
Besides, as someone who is brought up in a family full of love and care, I know how blessed that is! Congratulations again for being happy and successful in what you've decided to do. You really keep inspiring me and girls all over the world in many aspects of life. That's so amazing!!!
Thank you and best wishes from one Thai girl who is studying in Malaysia
I feel for you and your family history, I'm first generation American also, and my parents and the rest of my family came during the Vietnam war. You grow up completely different knowing the struggles they've faced. You work hard and carry traditions knowing how hard our ancestors had it. So thank you so much for sharing your story about something a lot of people don't really think about since it didn't affect them. You're truly an amazing role model knowing that we can succeed no matter our past
Thank you for sharing, Cassey! It made me tear up. My family are also immigrants and it's very tough when you don't know where you are going and don't speak the language. I utterly admire all those people who are fighting for a better future for themselves and their family.
Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful and real history with your RUclips community Cassey. I was touched, this reminds me so deeply of my own family's story. My parents both the youngest of large Chinese-Vietnamese families living in South Vietnam experienced the same traumatizing situations. From hiding in the bomb shelter, dodging the many deceased outside their front yards, and making the long journey to safe international waters. They were attacked by Thai pirates three times, and witnessed some of the most terrifying things. My grandma kicked into survival mode and poured the nastiest vomit on her daughters to keep them safe from the pirates. Deprived of food and water the international ships carefully brought them to safety at a Malaysian refugee camp. There they stayed for 8 months until three churches in Abbotsford, B.C, Canada sponsored all 30 survivors of the boat. Today we are a thriving and proud family of many generations. Thanks for sharing again! Love you Cassey!
I feel like I connected you so much within this video. I, myself, am Vietnamese as well and I just have to say...I'm proud. I'm even more proud seeing yours and your family's story.