I Was Here, But Only Briefly alternatives: newsletters like it

20 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as I Was Here, But Only Briefly (community resilience, volunteerism and disaster preparedness). The closest matches are bonita de pele, Herrera Words and All At Once by Dr. Len. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About I Was Here, But Only Briefly

Camp Fire and Helene survivor. So, yeah, I've seen some shit.

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  1. 1
    bonita de pele80K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    A maior comunidade de experts de beleza do Brasil.

    Likely audience: Residents of Brazil

    1 shared topic

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    Herrera Words 15K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Herrera Words publishes essays, interviews, and cultural commentary focused on LGBTQ+ history, queer community spaces, and social justice issues within San Francisco and beyond. The publication features personal…

    Likely audience: Queer community members

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Dr. Len's newsletter publishes long-form essays on energy policy, infrastructure equity, and Indigenous history, specifically targeting readers interested in Alaska and Arizona rural communities. The publication mixes…

    Likely audience: Climate scientists and researchers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Early Warning with Juliette Kayyem publishes a weekly mix of hard news, political analysis, and cultural reviews focused on national security, disaster management, and media integrity. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Climate Psyched3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Climate Psyched publishes essays on climate psychology, activism, and political resistance, targeting readers interested in the intersection of environmental crises with democracy and social influence. The publication…

    Likely audience: climate researchers

    1 shared topic

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    richdecibels3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    Subscribe for updates about what I'm reading, writing, listening to, thinking about. Themes include decentralised organisations, psychedelics, mutual aid networks, community organising, co-ops, adult development, group…

    Likely audience: community organizers

    1 shared topic

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    Random Wire℠2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Random Wire publishes weekly technical articles focused on amateur radio software, network security, and hardware integration. The publication targets hobbyists and operators seeking practical guidance on maintaining…

    Likely audience: Amateur radio operators

    1 shared topic

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    73 from G5DOC1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026

    Likely audience: Amateur radio operators

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jun 21, 2026

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: Dahlgrenisms publishes a rotating mix of essays, fiction, and policy analysis covering social policy, AI ethics, community resilience, and nonprofit technology. The publication targets readers interested in public…

    Likely audience: urban planners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: National Communications Magazine publishes news, enforcement updates, and hobbyist guides focused on GMRS, FCC regulations, and scanner frequencies for radio enthusiasts and public safety professionals. The publication…

    Likely audience: radio hobbyists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Life is the gift we are given. We open it with intention and practice. Inspiration for personal and collective liberation.

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking personal growth and mindfulness

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    The UK's #1 marketplace for buying and selling a smallholding - fast! Weekly emailed listings across the UK from £100K - £3M.

    Likely audience: Smallholding owners and prospective buyers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: Security and IT professionals

    1 shared topic

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    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    Amusing, and sometimes informative, tales about working Process Improvement events.

    Likely audience: military personnel

    1 shared topic

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    LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    A monthly newsletter dedicated to empowering families and strengthening relationships

    Likely audience: educators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    Subscribe for Scoot's fiction. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Experiments, and Flash Fiction Friday.

    Likely audience: Fiction enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    Quiet, unhurried essays on medicine, art, and the turning seasons. From physician-writer Dr. Lisa Belisle, host of Radio Maine. Seasonal toolkits, an online class, and reflective companions live alongside the writing.

    Likely audience: Hobby enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

    Sürdürülebilirlik, yenilenebilir enerji ve yeşil ekonomiyle ilgili en güncel haberler, analizler ve öne çıkan gelişmeler

    Likely audience: Government officials and public sector managers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

    Likely audience: Humanitarian workers

    1 shared topic

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