Life Stories


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I took a break from my best friend, and now we’re closer than ever

Amal Als
A jar with money inside labeled in hand written script reading, "Swear jar" with grawlix symbols surrounding it. Swear a lot.

I swear a lot and I don’t intend to stop

Jamie Saoirse O'Duibhir
A candle and a partitioned little tray featuring dates for iftar.

In solidarity with the poor as one community—a Ramadan story

Jamie Saoirse O'Duibhir

Getting married means that my Pakistani parents have to bribe my new in-laws

Sofia Syed
Caitlyn Jenner, one of the most visible white trans women, gives a talk.

White supremacy pits trans women against each other and no one wins

Jamie Saoirse O'Duibhir
A girl writing in a journal.

This is why I write letters to myself in my journal 

Izza Malik
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Women in my family are cursed to never marry — at least, that’s what my aunts believe

Danai Nesta Kupemba
A woman sits at a table between two piles of books. She is seen using a mobile phone.

Fangirling has left a mark on me

Suha Amber
A woman wearing a brightly-colored skirt jumping in front of a blue background.

I may live with suicidal ideation, but I want to live

Karis Rogerson
Woman with brown hair and glasses online dating on her laptop

The way we love has changed and it may never be the same again

Maggie Mahoney
A woman stands with her arms out.

Being the single friend isn’t a stain on my chest

Carol Wright
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Have you ever felt unrequited love?

Vanessa Montalbano