Written by Ashley Yang

It almost felt as if I had forgotten who I was and where I had come from, nearly like forgetting my own name.

Written by Francis Day

Through connections with kindred spirits and community involvement, I find fulfillment and belonging outside of traditional romantic relationships.

Written by Xiaopan Xue

I wish I could tell you any kind of history beyond where my family is geographically from in China. Instead I have learned to make peace and love my independence.

Written by Elizabeth Lu

Maybe it’s my youth talking, or maybe it’s my Western upbringing; I admit that, but it doesn’t change my belief that some parts of tradition are just, well, wrong.

Written by Srabondeya Haldar

My grandmother was a magician – I am sure of it. Her lair was the kitchen; and her element – fire.

Written by Alexis Freeman

Being in my element really means being in the in-between of East or West, and loving every minute of it.

Written by Francis Day

Upon learning about my breakup, an old coworker invited me to go strawberry picking with her.

Written by Francis Day

My journey towards self-acceptance by redefining beauty ad femininity on my own terms.

Written by Nimisha Sharma

I have always believed tha life experiences change you. With new experiences come new perspectives, new ideas, new people even. it’s not a bad thing, we are all work in progress continually throughout our lives.

Written by Francis Day

It takes intentionality to belong and isn’t limited to heritage or ethnicity; its a shared goal to create and foster mutually supportive relationships with each other.

Written by Elizabeth Lu

Rerets definitely take up at least fifty percent of the space in my brain not occupied by the necessary components that enable me to keep myself alive.