I'm visiting my family in San Francisco right now. Two days ago, my mom sent me to the store for a few things. I grabbed everything...

Every time I hear this, I feel a twinge of discomfort. On the surface, it’s meant to be kind. But beneath it lies the weight of labels...

A little over a week ago, I went scuba diving for the first time in Koh Tao—an island buzzing with visitors from all over the globe. It...