because she has to

Substacknewsletter · by Janelle Hardacre

Hello. Janelle here. I write because I have to (hence the title) usually about creative blocks, writing, self-doubt, seeking beauty and joy. I'm still not ready but doing it anyway. I've miraculously managed to write here consistently since April 2023

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From 2 posts indexed in the last 90 days
Last post
Oct 18, 2026
28 days ago
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Individuals experiencing burnout or low mood
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because she has to is a Substack newsletter by Janelle Hardacre covering mental health, self-care and creative writing. NewsletterFIT indexed 2 posts from it in the last 90 days, most recently on Oct 18, 2026.

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