Growing Up
A Review of My Senior Prom, by a Teen
It’s the final blowout before graduation; it’s a school event, except you don’t have to learn anything. Is it the show of a lifetime?
When Partying Becomes a Problem: How I Managed to Quit Drink and Drugs
I never had a problem problem, but like many others, my partying was having an incredibly negative impact on my entire life.
I Tried to Relive My Youth And All I Got Was Sad
Welcome to Storybook Glen, where a hellish version of Shrek gurns his nut off in the direction of an extremely damaged Postman Pat.
Both Sides, Now and Then: What Joni Mitchell's Songs Can Teach Us About the Art of Aging
Embracing change isn’t easy to do as you age, but Joni Mitchell's performances of the song "Both Sides, Now" over time offer a useful guide.
I Grew Up Without a Dad and I Turned Out Fine
I am not an anti-social weirdo you should feel sorry for.
The Fast and the Furious Changed My Life
No matter how many remakes they cook up, my ride-or-die will always the one that started it all, with Paul Walker riding into the sunset in a black tee and low-top Chuck Taylors.
Does Being an Only Child Actually Mess You Up?
I asked a pair of experts if people with no siblings were really more confident, selfish and self-absorbed.
This Is What Happens to Child Prodigies When They Grow Up
Being told you're a genius at 11 years old can wreak havoc on a child's mind.
What it's Like Being Gay and Non-Gay Identical Twins
Despite sharing the same DNA and usually the same upbringing, identical twins can diverge in sexuality. We asked two Melbourne twins to discuss what that difference meant for them.
I Grew Up in a Polyamorous Household
As a kid, I lived with my mom, my dad, and an interconnected network of grownups who were all banging each other.
Judy Blume Saved My Life
Her books gave me the courage to run away from my dysfunctional home and find a better life for myself.