When you hear the words “you have to be like bamboo” for the first time, it seems like the most absurd thing anyone could ever utter, even more so when it’s offered as a piece of advice.

Reflecting on the girlhood trend, I find it fails to capture the true beauty of age—the profound impact a year or maybe even a decade can leave on our lives.

In the midst of 50 days filled with uncontrollable tears, Liz navigates the struggle to regain a sense of purpose and spark.

Ben Wrixon, Editor in Chief

If I asked myself, “what is my purpose?” a year ago, I wouldn’t have an answer.