This month, we've been talking about drinking, and asking you what you do when the impulse to drink hits⁠—and you don't want to indulge. 

The writer talks about how alcohol has helped him let go of his inhibitions and embrace his sexuality—after growing up in a house where drinking often led to violence.

We asked you about your relationships with alcohol—why you drink or don't, the strategies you use to manage your consumption, and what alcohol brings you besides a buzz. 

Leading up to her college graduation, Rashema Melson cracked open the "time capsules" we recorded with her, right before she dropped out of school—and right before she came back. 

Two siblings open up to each other about eating and mental health, and why it took them so long to be honest about it with each other. 

As I return from maternity leave, I'm thinking a lot about work and identity. So is Uma Kondabolu, who recently retired from the place where she worked for almost 30 years. 

The trailblazing photographer on independence, art, relationships, and one very fabulous white silk dress worn for a spur-of-the-moment wedding. 

The bestselling author and Kansan talks with her dad about what happens when you grow up believing the hard way is the best way, and then cross over into a different class. 

The Oscar-winning actor interviews the co-creator of one of his favorite movies of 2018 about growing up a "knucklehead," finding a creative partner, and avoiding jealousy.