Lyvie Scott takes us through her favorite coming of age films, and reflects on the new firsts that her generation have to face.

Lola Estok writes about her first kiss, expectations, and wanting to live her cinematic dreams.

Lukas T. Woodyard analyzes the murder of Jun Lin, violence against gay, Asian bodies, and sexual trauma in this experimental piece on firsts

Katie Wilkerson discusses their relationship with gender and the perceptions and freedom they felt when coming out as non-binary.

Lyvie Scott talks about shaving her head and the perceptions that follow her as a black woman, whether or not she has a full head of hair.

Lola Estok writes about the influence that the TV series "Lost" had on her upbringing, and how her TV obsessions helped her make friends.

Amanda Mazzillo writes about the films and TV shows that made her love horror, despite being terrified of the genre as a child.

Blossom Mag creators Maddy Sutka and Lola Estok talk about August's theme: firsts. And about the fears, anxieties, and excitement it brings.

Lauryn Jackson writes about the lack of representation in entertainment and figuring out her identity as an artist and an activist.

Lyvie Scott talks about the women she's learned from and who would be invited to her hypothetical dinner party.

Ellen Gillespie pens letters to a childhood classmate and director Sofia Coppola to thank them for helping form her identity today.

Taia Dominique writes about how we can find ourselves after trauma, and how we adapt through struggle.

Kate Saxton investigates the "y'allternative" movement and how southern identity is changing through younger generations.

Maddy Sutka visits Santa Fe years after her college permanently closed, reflecting on her past and if she's changed since she was 18.

Lukas T. Woodyard reflects on their past and themself as they approach their 25th birthday.

Lyvie Scott explores her identity through the women in her family, sharing the struggles of figuring out who she is and finding belonging.

Spencer Moore pens a letter to their aunts about identity and living with PMDD.

Lola Estok talks about "Mad Men," identity, and rewriting our own stories in this month's installment of "Seen Anything Good?"

Katie Wilkerson reflects on asking for a day off work and their past emotions while also struggling with symptoms of suspected ADHD

Blossom Mag creators Maddy Sutka and Lola Estok talk about July's theme of identity and what it means to them.