This one’s for my fellow late bloomers, the certified lover girls (♓️), the 12th house Venus demons, the students of Saturn in the 5th/7th house, and the ones who wonder if something’s wrong with them because they’re X years old and haven’t had a boyfriend or their first kiss yet. I wouldn’t be who I am without this journey— and I’ve never felt more optimistic about the road ahead. Read my full essay on Vogue.com.