Catching up with the Lily's comics

I lost friendships in the pandemic. Here's why it's not all bad.

I have new hopes and worries as the world opens back up

(Maritsa Patrinos for The Washington Post)

Maritsa Patrinos

July 11, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/i-lost-friends-in-the-pandemic-heres-why-its-not-all-bad/

How I'm rejecting the pressure to be 'ladylike'

I'm done conforming to gender expectations

(Hyesu Lee for The Washington Post)

Hyesu Lee

July 18, 2021  https://www.thelily.com/how-im-rejecting-the-pressure-to-be-ladylike/

Coming out in the year of staying in

I never felt like I could claim the label 'queer.' Quarantine gave me the opportunity.

(Lara Antal for The Washington Post)

Lara Antal

July 25, 2021

  https://www.thelily.com/coming-out-in-the-year-of-staying-in/

I thought meditation just wasn't for me. These 3 tips helped me ease into it.

It was difficult, but I learned to be patient with myself

(Megan Wang for The Washington Post)

Megan Wang August 1 2021

https://www.thelily.com/i-thought-meditation-just-wasnt-for-me-these-3-tips-helped-me-ease-into-it/