independence


[Image description: Black and white photographs of Minnette de Silva, and the only available photograph of her mother, Agnes de Silva] via pulse.lk and architectural-review.com
[Image description: Black and white photographs of Minnette de Silva, and the only available photograph of her mother, Agnes de Silva] via pulse.lk and architectural-review.com

An ode to two forgotten generations of Sri Lanka’s history makers

Amandi Fernando
A mother with her young daughter standing in a field.
A mother with her young daughter standing in a field.

This is my open letter of appreciation to my mother

Natalia Ahmed

‘Runaway’ money and financial independence are not the same thing

Amal Als

A young woman walking towards the airport with a backpack and a suitcase.
A young woman walking towards the airport with a backpack and a suitcase.

Leaving home was the smartest decision I made

Natalia Ahmed

Just because I teach children does not mean I have maternal instincts

Ayesha Mirza
[A girl is standing near the windows at Palacio de Cristal in Madrid] Via Unsplash
[A girl is standing near the windows at Palacio de Cristal in Madrid] Via Unsplash

This is why you should study abroad – I went to Madrid

Vanessa Montalbano

[Image description: A curly-haired girl rests her head on a yellow cushion while reading on a brown leather couch.] via giphy
[Image description: A curly-haired girl rests her head on a yellow cushion while reading on a brown leather couch.] via giphy

15 things you learn when you live alone for the first time

Amandi Fernando
[Image Description: Mount Rushmore, the background is a bright day] Via Unsplash
[Image Description: Mount Rushmore, the background is a bright day] Via Unsplash

This Independence Day we must remember the harrowing history behind Mount Rushmore

Aafiyah Shaikh
A South Asian bride smiles on her wedding day.
A South Asian bride smiles on her wedding day.

Here’s why there is no “right” time to get married

Amandi Fernando

A woman wearing glasses looks into the camera.She has tattoos on her fingers.
A woman wearing glasses looks into the camera.She has tattoos on her fingers.

Here’s why tattoos are more than just skin deep

Vanessa Montalbano
[A father a daughter sit near a street with their backs facing the camera. The image is in grayscale.] Via Unsplash
[A father a daughter sit near a street with their backs facing the camera. The image is in grayscale.] Via Unsplash

The men in my family taught me how to love and be loved properly

Vanessa Montalbano
Grayscale photo of a man holding hand of woman holding a wine glass
Grayscale photo of a man holding hand of woman holding a wine glass

Will getting married really make my life complete?

Vanessa Montalbano