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For Your Consideration: Roasting a Full Duck Because You Miss Your Dog

I’m a slob in the kitchen. I’m a slob in most domains of my life, but especially in the kitchen. I’ve always known this, but living with Lola made me…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Mar 12, 2025

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I Forgive Myself for My Past Situationships and I’ma Keep Having Them

I’ve known for a long time that my mom’s lack of emotional availability was a setup for my romantic relationships.

Fatima Kay —

Mar 4, 2025

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I’m a Therapist, and I Have Imposter Syndrome, Too

I can have imposter syndrome and be a good therapist. In fact, I wouldn’t be a good therapist if I didn’t at least try to practice what I preach.

Em Win —

Feb 27, 2025

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Am I Disabled Enough?

Even after we come to terms with our impairments, we’re still dogged by self-doubt.

Summer Tao —

Feb 25, 2025

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What Watercoloring Has Taught Me

I’ve been fixated on rocks lately, among the landscapes.

Christina Tucker —

Feb 17, 2025

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20 Thoughts From My Twenties on My 30th Birthday

I’m 30 today! AH! I write that statement with an equal amount of dread and excitement bubbling in my chest.

Em Win —

Feb 16, 2025

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10 Years Ago, I Had the Most Chaotic Valentine’s Day Plans Possible

Chicago, Winter 2015. I’m doing a cringe-worthy, cliche version of Living In Chicago In Your Early Twenties.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Feb 12, 2025

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My First Queer Love Became My Personal Brand

I was fronting Pride campaigns and being put on a pedestal as some sort of representative of the queer community when all I’d done was fit into mainstream beauty standards…

Bee Beardsworth —

Feb 11, 2025