"I do not think that the vocation of writer is superior to any other," writes Melissa Febos in her newest essay collection, "but I do believe it is the most useful life for me, the one in which I can ...

“You think you have problems,” such was the wisdom my father imparted while he read the newspaper or watched a television news story about a person facing tragic circumstances. When stories of ...

Research has shown that personal narratives—the stories we tell ourselves about our lives—can play a critical role in identity and help us make sense of the past and present. Research has also shown ...

I have yet to fully understand my exhaustion, so I must, regrettably but unavoidably, write one final personal narrative about my past personal narratives. November of 2021. My Common App college ...

Your life story is more than a simple sequence of events; it’s a powerful tool that shapes your identity, guides your choices, and influences your future. This concept, called “narrative identity,” ...

Public discussion of mental health and emotional well-being is becoming more visible across South Asian communities, particularly in migrant and diasporic settings, as educators and authors use ...

This post was updated September 7 at 3:33 p.m. It was also updated September 6 at 3:09 p.m. to remove a photo that did not meet Daily Bruin standards. In his new book, “Deep House: The Gayest Love ...

New research found that the language model can produce accurate personal narratives from stream-of-consciousness data. Research has shown that personal narratives -- the stories we tell ourselves ...