Apple’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Apple’s Substack (grief, bereavement and loss of spouse). The closest matches are Mindful Wellness, DrawTogether with WendyMac and people's archive. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Apple’s Substack

Finding joy by understanding the heartache.

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  1. 1
    Mindful Wellness117K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Discover the power of mindfulness and motivation to transform your daily life. Mindful Wellness is your space for clarity, growth, and balance — one step at a time. Subscribe and start living with intention today.

    Likely audience: Individuals experiencing sleep disruption

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing…

    Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    people's archive56K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 45 days ago

    postcards and letters by people, to people.

    Likely audience: college students

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    The Open Letters53K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Open Letters publishes personal essays, creative nonfiction, and monologues exploring themes of grief, relationships, mental health, and human psychology. The publication targets readers interested in intimate…

    Likely audience: Storytellers

    2 shared topics

  5. 5
    mulher de fases17K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    ₊ ˚ all's fair in love and poetry ୨ৎ

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief

    2 shared topics

  6. 6

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    Tengo incontinencia sentiverbal y algunos libros con erratas. También miedo a las alturas. Ya no ronroneo.

    Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

    2 shared topics

  7. 7

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    community for young adults who have experienced parental loss

    Likely audience: Community members

    2 shared topics

  8. 8
    letters i never sent8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 19, 2026

    a collection of personal prose and unsent letters.

    Likely audience: writers and poets

    2 shared topics

  9. 9

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    The Big Shift is where I share my most honest reflections — on the world as it is and the one I can’t stop imagining.

    Likely audience: mental health advocates

    2 shared topics

  10. 10

    Substacklast post Jul 18, 2026

    All things Complex Trauma from a seasoned Trauma Psychotherapist and Author of You Don't Have to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms. https://a.co/d/dNZCOQG

    Likely audience: writers and authors

    2 shared topics

  11. 11

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: Autistic individuals

    2 shared topics

  12. 12
    enchantedempowerment3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    Integrate witchcraft into your daily life, and discover how to make your world a more enchanted place. Plus pop culture, history, style, spells, and more!

    Likely audience: Busy witches

    2 shared topics

  13. 13
    ashvaughn3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    an ethical peek at my journal and inside of my mind. my space to house my musings about my lived experiences and bipolar disorder.

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing mental health challenges

    2 shared topics

  14. 14
    a life unschooled3K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 29, 2026

    From recent posts: A Life Unschooled publishes essays on unschooling, parenting, and social justice for parents and educators. The publication mixes personal narratives about illness and grief with political critiques and curated reading…

    Likely audience: parents

    2 shared topics

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    Field Notes3K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 2, 2026

    From recent posts: Field Notes publishes weekly personal essays focused on mental health, grief, and self-reflection, often incorporating qualitative questions and quantitative tracking methods for reader application. The publication…

    Likely audience: readers of personal essays and reflective writing

    2 shared topics

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    Some Days are Shit2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Some Days are Shit publishes personal essays and book reviews focused on grief, mental health, and the intersection of loss with daily life, travel, and relationships. The publication targets individuals navigating…

    Likely audience: mental health advocates

    2 shared topics

  17. 17
    Article Club2K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 19, 2026

    We read and discuss great articles on race, education, and culture

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief

    2 shared topics

  18. 18
    Silver Linings1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Getting older with humor, social commentary, optimism and some smart-ass comments now and then.

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

    2 shared topics

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    Innerverse1K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Innerverse publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, poetry, and cultural commentary on themes like grief, identity, and career burnout. The content is written in a reflective, first-person style and is intended for…

    Likely audience: people experiencing grief or loss

    2 shared topics

  20. 20
    Coffee with Coops1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

    2 shared topics

  21. 21
    MASCARA LESBIAN 1K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: MASCARA LESBIAN publishes personal essays on topics like menstruation and mental health alongside business updates regarding subscription management and content creation. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: women interested in menstrual health

    2 shared topics

  22. 22

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    Likely audience: writers and authors

    2 shared topics

  23. 23
    aandhi1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    i am at a tender age

    Likely audience: individuals struggling with addiction

    2 shared topics

  24. 24
    Amina’s Newsletter1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

    Anything I learn that’s worth sharing

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief

    2 shared topics

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