Op-Eds
morals
I’m religious, not perfect
I realized that I could never live in perfect accordance with the expectations that Christianity laid out for me. Read More
consumerism
The truth about Apple
There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing your brand new phone. But in just one year, your phone is already considered outdated. Read More
culture
The chains of command, from Israel to the U.S.
Speaking from experience, using a teacher’s first name even by accident can be seen as disrespectful — a huge no-no in American schools. Read More
anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder is not a trend
It could simply be the desire for attention. Whatever the reason, it’s not okay. Read More
grieving
How to lose a child
I don't know how to properly lose a child. My option to grieve was taken from me as easily as my child was. Read More
adulthood
Adulting 101: The illusions of age and maturity
Why do we continue to linearize the path to maturity with respect to time and age? It’s high time that we redefine the social concept of maturity. Read More
accountability
The catchphrase “I’m not racist”
Nowadays, it seems like anything you do can be, in some way, shape, or form, “racist.” Read More
apology
Stop saying sorry
From a young age, I was taught to apologize when I did something wrong. But why am I apologizing for something that isn’t my fault? Read More
ADHD
“You’re gaslighting me!”
How come people spoke so casually about everyone being “a little bit ADHD” when I had to fight and claw my way to a diagnosis? Read More
Cats
Trouble in cat paradise?
When I first moved to Turkey from the United States, I could not stop ogling this inconceivable phenomenon. The cats are, without exaggeration, everywhere. Read More
