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Perspective
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
Bianca Xunise
January 23, 2022
January 23, 2022
Perspective
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
Kate Wheeler
January 16, 2022
January 16, 2022
Perspective
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
Hyesu Lee
January 2, 2022
January 2, 2022
Perspective
The comics that captured 2021
As another turbulent year draws to a close, we rounded up 10 of our favorite comics
Hannah Good
January 1, 2022
January 1, 2022
Perspective
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.
Pepita Sándwich
December 26, 2021
December 26, 2021
Perspective
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
Dabin Han
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Perspective
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
Maritsa Patrinos
December 5, 2021
December 5, 2021
Perspective
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
Meital Smith
November 28, 2021
November 28, 2021
Perspective
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
Lauren Ibañez
November 21, 2021
November 21, 2021
Perspective
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
Pepita Sándwich
November 14, 2021
November 14, 2021
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