Fifth Harmony has weathered a crazy amount of ups and downs over the past year—even for a group whose rise to fame has been a serious roller-coaster ride.

Last December, fans were shook when original member Camila Cabello exited the group in December, but the fierce foursome of Ally Brooke Hernandez, Dinah Jane Hansen, Normani Kordei, and Lauren Jauregui are pumped, confident, and stronger than ever as they prepare to drop their new self-titled album (out August 25).

In the September/October issue, the Seventeen cover stars open up about their music, sticking together, and feeling #PerfectlyMe. Here's a sneak peek at what they had to say:

They’ve grown up.

“When we met, it basically felt like elementary school. Now we’re in our senior year.” -Dinah

They're focused on the future—and sticking together.

“We’re focusing on this new era. We’ve had some highs and some very, very sad lows, but together we’re writing our new narrative.” – Ally

“It’s so beautiful having four women on the same page. There’s nothing we can’t get through together.” - Normani

They're proud of who they are.

“I’ve struggled with self-confidence in a different way than the other girls, in the sense that I’m the only black girl in the group. It’s a problem that so many little girls – whether they’re African-American, Latin, whatever – can’t identify with what they see. Hopefully I can be a source of light. I feel like I have the power to influence a whole generation, which is overwhelming at times but also such a beautiful thing.” – Normani

“You can’t use the fact that I’m bisexual against me if that’s something I’m proud of,” says Lauren. “I feel motivated more than scared to share who I am because it makes me feel awesome when someone comes up to me and says that because of me she was able to find the strength to accept herself.” - Lauren



They have their struggles—and that's OK!

“I’ve had times where everyone’s like, ‘Wow, you look so skinny! You look great!’ And they don’t know I’m in a really depressed place, and that’s why I look like that. I’m all about doing little things that make you feel healthier, like going to the gym or drinking water. If I’m like, ‘I hate what I’m seeing in the mirror,’ I say, ‘Okay, what are we going to do to fix it?’ Regardless, every single inch and scar is what makes you you.” – Lauren

Look for the September/October issue of Seventeen starring Fifth Harmony in stores everywhere on Tuesday, August 15, and subscribe to the digital edition here.

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