Written by Audrey Tang

Auspicious is a word that truly comes to mind as one chapter closes and another one opens. As I get older, I understand just how unpredictable life really is. The most important thing I’ve learned in my years of living is to approach life with the utter self-assurance that what is meant for you will come your way.

Written by Mrinal Gokhale 

Even after years in talk therapy, I always felt something more needed work, but I could never put my finger on what. EMDR intrigued me, but I told myself for years that I didn’t suffer extreme trauma anyway.

Written by Rose Westen

I was raised in a small rural town where everyone knew everyone’s business. Therefore, everyone knew who I was and was familiar with my story. They all knew my family was an interracial family with an Asian daughter.

Written by Audrey Tang

I would ponder to myself, “So, are we Chinese or not?” It felt strange to say I was “just Chinese” when classmates would ask me the inevitable, “What are you?”

Written by Elizabeth Lu

Unlike the definition of the word, I think that one of the most confusing words within the English lexicon is ‘clarity’, especially when it’s attached to the greater concept of life.

Written by E.A, Ed.D

As a teacher for nearly five years, I have come to believe that much of education is about manifestation and embodiment. Growing up, I never saw an adequate representation of my own multifaceted identity in the classroom.

Written by Katrina Romero Tran

And though I can pause to be grateful for what I have, I can simultaneously fight toward the same opportunities my parents fought tooth and nail for in moving to this country, as well as to fight for the rights that so many deserve.

Written by Sabaitide

A lot of it was accepting that I would never receive an apology or explanation from people who had hurt me and letting go of old friends who never met me halfway, but at the same time, knowing the love I deserve and standing up for myself inside my head.

Written by Urmi Hossain

My 2025 mantra is: 2025 is all about experiences—new places, new people, new growth!

Written by Joanna Zhang

This letter is not only to me but to everyone who needs the courage to face the mist of the unknown in the new year—to those who find themselves caught between past and future, longing and becoming.

Written by Jacqueline

“We can do hard things” is encouraging and inspiring. It helps push you to do what you need to do. “Let it be hard” is about surrender. Acceptance, even. 

Written by Devika Bahadur

In India, mantras are supposed to give direction, stability and maybe even a sense of purpose. But what happens when the only mantra running through your head is self-doubt?

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 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.