My birthday passed in January, but I’ll happily continue sharing the wishes on my 18th birthday list. The next and fourth wish on the list: when I’m 18, I’ll stop waiting and fill my life with love. I always catch myself asking the world —...

This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. When I turn 18 at the beginning of the new year, I never want to go back to being a scaredy cat. It’s the second wish on my list — getting rid of a characteristic that hindered me when I...

In the midst of being haunted by my impending 18th birthday, I re-watched the movie “16 Wishes”. It stars actress Debby Ryan, who plays Abby Jensen on the day of her 16th birthday.  In the movie, a magical entity gives Abby 16 enchanted candles...