Tag: growing up

Growth Edition

Hand in Hand

Words by: Alyssa Sandler
Art by: Alyssa Sandler

I don’t remember the exact moment I met Hannah, but I know she has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Our friendship wasn’t born out of a single, defining moment. Rather, it was woven into the fabric of our lives — so seamlessly and naturally, I can’t imagine a time without her thread.

She’s the person who has seen me at my best and my worst, who has laughed with me until we cried, and who has stood by me through every awkward, messy, and magical moment of growing up.

… Hand in Hand
Growth Edition

Growing Up and Away

Words by: Esbe
Art by: Gizelle Sakr

As I stuffed the last piece of clothing into my suitcase and pushed the lid down, my heart felt as heavy as the 40 kilograms of luggage I was now carrying with weak wrists. 

As I walked out the door and left behind intimate faces and the ever-so-familiar scent of my grandma’s freshly made mango pickle, I had no idea what to expect. 

… Growing Up and Away
Humans Edition

The Harsh Realisations of Growing Up

Words by: Daisy Henry
Art by: Stephanie Wong

Being in your twenties is a confusing time. Graduating from Year 12 feels like it could have been mere years ago and the idea of people you know getting engaged or owning property seems absurd — surely we’re too young for that! Yet as I think about it, my valedictory was six years ago, some of my friends are in long-term relationships and a lot of young people are already saving for house deposits.  Um, when did everyone turn into grown-ups?

… The Harsh Realisations of Growing Up
Growing Pains Edition

The Best(?) Of Both Worlds

Words and Art by: Gitika Garg

I hate to use the ‘J’ word, but growing up is a journey — and a difficult one at that. With the carefree fun of being a kid, also comes the more trying task of navigating through the complexities of childhood and adolescence. Friendships, relationships, family, body image, confidence, parties, popularity…this all-too-familiar list continues.

… The Best(?) Of Both Worlds