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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

Likely audience: people living with chronic illness

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 40 days ago

this is a piece of me, I hope you enjoy it x.

Likely audience: individuals reflecting on personal growth

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

A collection of personal essays, short stories, scripts, monologues, and reflections exploring love, longing, identity, creativity, and the quiet emotions that shape us. For those who believe feeling deeply is a way of…

Likely audience: individuals reflecting on past relationships

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

Allowing yourself to change when you feel the need, to create even if this voice in your mind is telling you to don't do it, exploring those parts of yourself that scared you, catch yourself dreaming about the day when…

Likely audience: individuals facing difficult life transitions

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Likely audience: writers and creatives

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

Becoming Again is a powerful journey through failure, rebuilding, and the courage to rise into a stronger version of yourself.

Likely audience: HR professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Audinna publishes personal essays and reflective articles focused on faith, mental health, and relationships. The publication targets readers interested in introspection and community through stories of individual…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing personal loss or life transitions

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Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026

From recent posts: Nabilasirajo publishes a collection of essays on Islamic spirituality, personal growth, and faith-based reflection. The content blends personal narratives on mental health and identity with practical guides for…

Likely audience: Muslims seeking spiritual growth

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Good Trade publishes personal essays and interviews centered on wellness, self-discovery, and seasonal living. Its content blends reflective writing on topics like astrology, mental health, and healing with…

Likely audience: wellness enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Five Minute Reads publishes business-focused critiques of self-help, finance, and wellness literature, offering practical frameworks to audit habits and debunk popular claims. The publication mixes short-form essays…

Likely audience: Self-improvement readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: milk and cookies publishes personal essays and cultural commentary exploring psychology, self-improvement, and interpersonal dynamics. Its content ranges from essays on grief, independence, and emotional labor to…

Likely audience: content creators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

This is heart work

Likely audience: subscribers of Letters From Love

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

personal notes on growing up, slowing down, and finding beauty in ordinary days.

Likely audience: Individuals struggling with feelings of inadequacy or envy

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Substacklast post Jun 25, 2026

From recent posts: Shadow Work to Expand Awareness publishes Jungian psychology articles, interviews with therapists like Dr. Connie Zweig, and practical self-care guides focused on shadow work, light work, and mindfulness. The…

Likely audience: Individuals seeking personal growth

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, existential philosophy, and the psychology of productivity for an audience seeking introspection on modern life. The publication consistently blends personal…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

💌: a collection of thoughts on film, music, books, and whatever the internet throws at me. If you think about what you consume for longer than you consume it, you're in the right place.

Likely audience: book club members

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Reflections on corporate life, friendships, relationships and navigating your 20s as a black woman

Likely audience: Self-reflective individuals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

Bienvenidas a mi pequeño rincón, donde sobrevivo a mis 20 s escribiendo sobre el amor, amistad, caos y pequeñas crisis existenciales. Si Carrie Bradshaw tuviera un blog en 2025… probablemente se parecería mucho a este…

Likely audience: Women in their 20s

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Here for Now publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, creative writing, and the 'Two Friends Talking' podcast episode exploring themes of motherhood, divorce recovery, and self-worth. The content targets readers…

Likely audience: Self-reflective individuals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

just a girl throwing out her thoughts and pretending it’s literature

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Secrets of Adulthood publishes personal essays, interviews, and self-improvement articles covering topics like psychology, career, and human behavior. The publication mixes formats, including book promotions, Q&A…

Likely audience: readers interested in personal development

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Meredith publishes a mix of personal essays and reflective articles on mental health, neurodiversity, and social psychology for an audience interested in self-discovery and cultural critique. Content frequently…

Likely audience: self-help readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: The Muse & The Melody publishes personal essays and poetry on self-acceptance, creative practice, and relationships, blending reflective writing with occasional reader support appeals. It is aimed at readers interested…

Likely audience: individuals reflecting on body image

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

A place to ponder.

Likely audience: individuals struggling with emotional avoidance

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