Identity

What’s Queer?

Two queer Korean adoptees walk into a Korean adoptee event and one says to the other…

Nov 3 •

There’s a Vegan at Your Dinner Table (P.S. It’s Me)

Why I dropped the conversion act—and started inviting people in

Oct 29 •

I’m Childfree, But Not by Choice

How my infertility journey led me down a surprising new path

Aug 28 •

Nicole Giordano

As An Air Force Cadet, I Did Something Taboo

The sign at the Air Force Academy said not to feed us, but I couldn’t resist breaking the rules to save my sanity

Jul 4 •

Melonie San Pietro

My Online Gaming Addiction Started with Playing Scrabble on Facebook

I couldn’t stop playing word games with strangers, craving the dopamine hit winning provided

Apr 11 •

Maybe I Am Lovable

The night I learned that my greatest fear wasn’t true

Feb 10 •

Leah Carey, Relationship Coach

From Abortion to Acupuncture

How I learned how much pain I can endure

Jan 21 •

Brenda Usher-Carpino, PhD

How I Learned to Be Vulnerable After Growing Up in a Religious Cult

After being bullied as a child for being different, as a woman in my forties I’ve finally embraced what makes me unique

Jan 6 •

Ariel Anderssen

Me & Amy Pascal's Pubes

Why finding my first gray hair down there took me back to the Sony hack

Aug 26, 2024 •

My Baby Reindeer Days

A midlife reckoning inspired by the hit Netflix show

Aug 5, 2024 •

You May Not Notice My Disability

But my low vision is not invisible

Jul 22, 2024 •

Elizabeth Kleinfeld

Am I California Sober?

Real talk about plant medicine, harm reduction, and stigma

May 28, 2024 •

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