In the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, Cristina Yang once said: “He’s not the sun, you are.” She is fierce, ambitious, and for better or worse, exceptionally opinionated. But perhaps one of her greatest strengths is knowing who she is and what she wants. The one compass that guides her through life...

Giulia is a bright 22-year-old who gladly turns to painting when her friends cancel plans at the last minute, watches endless marathons of Marvel movies before bedtime, and indulges in entire bowls of ice cream when she’s either sad or has her period. Privately, Giulia’s needs and desires dance harmoniously...

The cursed stages of life, kindergarten, middle school and high school, are marked by one primary obligation: finding your purpose. Five-year-olds and eighteen-year-olds train themselves to predict who they’ll become before knowing who they actually are. Society praises those who presumably pursue their passions, but leaves behind those who don’t...