
My name’s Christopher. I’m 29 now. But this all started a decade ago, back when I was 19. Still living…

I was never the favorite, not even close. I’m Devon, 31 now, and for as long as I can remember,…

I’ve always been the quiet one in my family. Not shy. Just observant. The kind of kid who noticed things…

It was the second week of December when my mom’s annual holiday text came through. Same time it always did,…

…because some families only respect you when they’re scared you might stop protecting their secrets. After I walked out, I…

My name’s Alex. I’m 26. And until recently, I would have told you my family was complicated, but still my…

I’m Sarah, 30 years old, and I never thought my sister’s wedding would be the catalyst for what I can…

The waiter hadn’t even finished pouring the water when my mom made her declaration. “Your kids can eat when they…

My name’s Jordan. I’m 28, single, and I guess you could say I’ve always been the black sheep of the…

My name’s Adrien, and I’m 27 years old. If you asked anyone in my family to describe me, they’d probably…

My name is Adrien. I’m 22, and last week I graduated college. I wasn’t expecting a grand parade or a…

Thanksgiving was always a weird holiday for me. I’m Ryan, 27, and for most of my life, I kind of…

I’m Daniel. I’m 32. And if you asked anyone in my family to describe me in one sentence, they’d probably…

I never thought I’d be the kind of guy who lets people walk all over him. But I guess that’s…

I’ve always been the quiet one in my family. The observer. The guy who shows up, smiles politely, nods through…

I used to think my family was dysfunctional in that charming sitcom kind of way. You know—awkward dinners, passive-aggressive comments…

When I was a kid, I used to think the phrase family is everything was some kind of universal truth,…

I never thought one dinner would snap the thread I’d been clinging to for years. But here we are. My…

My name’s Caleb. I’m 29. And for most of my adult life, I’ve been the dependable one in the family….

My name’s Alex. I’m 34. And up until last Christmas, I kept most things about my life pretty private, especially…