Ellen Gillespie writes about sewing, perfectionism, and lessons in perseverance while recounting the first skirt she ever made.

Spencer Moore pens a letter to their aunts as they reflect on their first drink, trauma, and their relationship to alcohol.

Kate Saxton gives her tips and tricks on how to survive your first Big Girl Job.

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.

Ines Maza talks to artist (and sister) Louisa Maza about her art and the way she plays with color within her pieces.

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.