At 18 Years Old You Are a Baby Adult: Give Yourself Some Grace

Turning 18 doesn't mean you're suddenly supposed to have everything figured out, or to do it all alone. A year and a half into adulthood, one writer shares what she's learned about asking for help, building your own village (Animal Crossing style), staying close to the people who raised you, and holding on to the whimsy that makes life fun, from marshmallows on your hot chocolate to a dessert-level coffee order…