Growing Up
The Joy of Being Black and Having an Extended Family
"Most of my childhood memories took place at my grandma’s house with my 20-plus cousins."
Home Coming: Driffield, a Small Market Town in East Yorkshire
An intimate tour of one writer’s hometown, one teenage memory at a time.
Home Coming: Sheppey Island and the Great British Caravan Park
An intimate tour of one writer's home town, one excruciating memory at a time.
What It's Like Growing Up as the Only Sighted Person in a Blind Family
"I didn't know other people could see what I was doing until I was in kindergarten. I suddenly felt very exposed."
14 People on the Moment They Gave in and Embraced Self-Care
Being a functional adult means taking care of your mind and body.
The Harsh Lessons You Learn Flat-Hunting in Your Late Twenties
Hello, to loss, denial, grief and crucially: realising you’re old, and looking for a new place on your own.
What It's Like to Be Raised Gender Neutral
We spoke to kids and parents about the benefits and challenges of a gender-neutral upbringing.
The Joy and Boredom of Being Young in New Zealand's Most Remote Outpost
No cell reception, one pub, few faces you haven’t seen before. What life is like on the Chatham Islands, the most isolated corner of one of the most isolated countries in the world.
Millennials Tell Us Whether Life Really Gets Better After High School
Whether you were a nerd, a goth, a queer, a jock, a cheerleader, or a douchebag, you’ll see a bit of yourself reflected in these stories.
People Describe Their Earliest Sexual Fantasies
"It happened while I was watching 'Dracula: Dead and Loving It.' I suddenly started to feel somewhat confused and a little guilty."
'Walking the Dog at the Hospital,' Today's Comic by Scott Travis
Not only are dogs man's best friend, but they also make great therapists.
Pop Culture Taught Me How to Hide My Autism
Around my parents I was Angela from ‘My So-Called Life,’ with my friends I was Cher from ‘Clueless,’ and in front of boys I became Alice from ‘Closer.’