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I didn't even get to say goodbye

Losing a loved one can feel like a nightmare you never wake up from. Here’s how one GL girl got through the sudden death of her boyfriend—and learned to dream again.

Yes, you *can* have everything you want

It’s time to manifest your biggest dreams. Because making (and not keeping) new year’s resolutions is so last year.

How to Fix Your 2020 Brain

Want to get back to feeling good? We asked mental health experts to share their steps for lowering your anxious feelings and upping the optimism.

Hayley LeBlanc is here

She grew up on YouTube, but now Hayley LeBlanc is ready to run the world, in her very own way.

We Have Our First Female Vice President - Here's Why That Matters To Me.

Kamala Harris isn’t just the VP— she’s proof that our generation can dream bigger than we ever thought possible.

How to Recover from a Really Bad Call

Everyone makes mistakes. Here’s how to move past regret, repair your rep—and heal yourself.

Ditch the Friend Drama!

Hint: It starts with what you say—and how you say it.

But First, Coffee

It’s a rare day when you open up TikTok or Instagram Stories and see your fave influencers *without* a giant Dunkin’ iced coffee in hand. And for years, Starbucks’ ubiquitous cups have been seen as a status symbol—even considered an actual accessory.

THIS YEAR, I AM MY OWN VALENTINE IN AND THAT 'S OK

A LOVE LETTER TO MYSELF…AND ALL THE SINGLE GIRLS OUT THERE

Read *this* before you snoop

Why we sleuth—and how to stop.

Sascha Nastasi - Rules To Chill By

The 17-year-old actress is the incredibly wise, super honest pal we all need in our lives.

Share The Love

Hark! Here’s how to spread some supersized seasonal splendor.

What to Know Before You Mistletoe

How to make your break Holly Lolly – with or without a BAE.

Lilia Buckingham Is Everyone's Best Friend

When was the first time you spotted Lilia on your Insta feed?

Confessions of an accidental beauty queen

In the middle of a stressful senior year, Aneesa Sheikh, 18, signed up for a state beauty pageant on a whim…and won. Now, as she competes this month for the Miss Teen USA national title, she reflects on how an unlikely experience uncovered her most authentic self.

Are Breakups Secretly The Best? Hear Us Out...

6 love resolutions from the biggest relationship busts.

About To Say *This*? Here's Why You Should Think Again...

Nix these six negative sayings and you'll instantly feel stronger and more self-assured.

You vs. 2020

Is all this *waves hands* starting to take a mental toll? You’re not alone— here’s how to get a handle on it.

My besties taught me everything!

From busting stress to being confident, GL Girls are blessed with besties whi've doled out A+ lessons you won't find in the classroom. Toss aside your pencil, ditch the spiral notebook and study up on these awesome life secrets.

I was ABUSED BY MY BOYFRIEND… and had no idea

Kiley*, now 16, was smitten when she met the boy of her dreams. Little did she know, he’d actually become her own worst nightmare. Here, she shares her cautionary tale about the dating abuse that affects one in three girls—and how you can protect yourself.

Our Fall Fashion Issue: Yes, We're Getting Dressed Again!

The cast of The Baby-Sitters Club invited us to an *official* club meeting where they dished on fame, fashion, babysitting horror stories, and their ginormous future dreams.

Dear Carol – Same Crush

My friend and I have been best friends since first grade. She recently told me her crush, and it happened to be the same guy I liked. I feel like I’m stuck in a movie! Of course, I’m not going to tell my best friend I like the guy she likes—I wouldn’t want to hurt her. So I’ve been avoiding our mutual crush as best I can, but he and I still have one class together. All I can do is cross my fingers and hope my feelings go away soon.

How I went from activist to actress and why it matters that I did

When she was just 17, Nicole Maines was the anonymous plaintiff in a landmark Maine Supreme Judicial Court case that won young transgender students the right to use the bathroom of their choice at school. Now, Nicole is a successful actress, playing Dreamer, TV’s first trans superhero, on The CW’s Supergirl, and her career has taken her activism to a whole new level. Here, she shares her story in her own words.

Breakup survival guide

Time with BAE went from blissful to busted? Smart steps to getting over them for good.

How to be a super chill human even when you're crushing hard.

Have a love life while still having an *actual* life

Mini missions to *crush* before the first day

Because who knew you'd ever actually want to think about school during the summer?

Mend It Like You Mean It

Turn rips and tears into wearable art.

We need to talk about colorism

IN THE WAKE OF SOCIAL CHANGE, KHERIS ROGERS, 14, SHEDS LIGHT ON THE DARK ISSUE OF COLORISM—AND SHARES HOW THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT HAS STRENGTHENED HER CONFIDENCE IN HER COMPLEXION.

Is *everyone* a liar?

These days, the truth matters more than ever. Why we fib—and how to limit our lies.

The Relationship Mistakes *Anyone* Can Make

Yes, you actually can turn your disaster-tastic dating blunders into learning experiences. Write this down...