First Person Archives

first person

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.…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

Mar 12, 2025

FIRST PERSON

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…

Fatima Kay

—

Mar 4, 2025

FIRST PERSON

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…

Em Win

—

Feb 27, 2025

FIRST PERSON

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

FIRST PERSON

What Watercoloring Has Taught Me

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

Christina Tucker

—

Feb 17, 2025

first person

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

first person

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

first person

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

for your consideration

first person

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

first person

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

first person

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

disability

first person

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

first person

What Watercoloring Has Taught Me

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

Christina Tucker —

Feb 17, 2025

first person

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

valentine's day

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

fullscreen

Lesbian Models

first person

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

Featured Archive

SURPRISE ME WITH AN ARCHIVE ARTICLE

for your consideration

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 forget just how bad I was.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

first person

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

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

disability

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

What Watercoloring Has Taught Me

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

Christina Tucker —

Feb 17, 2025

SURPRISE ME WITH AN ARCHIVE ARTICLE

Become a Member

Become a Member to support queer journalism

What You Get:

EXCLUSIVE AF+ CONTENT

AD-FREE READING EXPERIENCE

PRINT MAGAZINE DELIVERED QUARTERLY

30% OFF PRODUCTS

LEARN MORE

Become a Member

Become a Member to support queer journalism

EXCLUSIVE AF+ CONTENT

AD-FREE READING EXPERIENCE

PRINT MAGAZINE DELIVERED QUARTERLY

30% OFF PRODUCTS

LEARN MORE

Don’t want to see ads? Join AF+

First Person

first person

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

FIRST PERSON

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

FIRST PERSON

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

FIRST PERSON

Am I Disabled Enough?

FIRST PERSON

What Watercoloring Has Taught Me

first person

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

first person

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

first person

Am I Disabled Enough?

Join Our Newsletter

Join Our Newsletter

Featured Archive

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

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

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

Am I Disabled Enough?

What Watercoloring Has Taught Me

Become a Member

What You Get:

Become a Member