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When my plants wither, it feels like a reflection of my own setbacks

Taking care of myself and my plants can be an uphill battle

Kate not Katie: Why I dropped the ‘i’ in my name

As I got older, my name started to feel like a too-small sweater

My parents’ divorce stopped me from being the kid I wanted to be. Here’s how I healed.

I realized every family has their own story, and this is mine

The comics that captured 2021

As another turbulent year draws to a close, we rounded up 10 of our favorite comics

I don’t need to become a new person in the New Year

The pressure to change gives me anxiety. I’m embracing who I am now instead.

I grew up bilingual. But now I struggle to communicate deeply with my parents.

As I’ve gotten older, my Korean language skills have stayed stagnant

I had an unhealthy relationship to exercise. Here’s how I’m finding joy in it again.

Once I reframed how I thought about staying active, so many other forms of exercise became accessible and fun

Teaching others about healthy body image taught me self-love lessons of my own

I’m not finished with my journey, but I can still help others on their own

The pandemic forced me to juggle odd jobs. I’m still learning how to balance them all.

As a recent graduate, I didn’t expect to be here, but I’m proud of myself for navigating it

I self-isolate when I’m struggling. But it’s when I need friends the most.

Over the years, I’ve found that spending time with positive friends is critical to my well-being