Life's wild edges alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Life's wild edges (end-of-life care, grief and bereavement and palliative care). The closest matches are The Ramblings of a MacGauffin , Emily’s Substack and bkborison. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Life's wild edges

I write about navigating life's wild edges - the grief, the wonder, the messy emotions, and everything in between - with the hope that by making room for all of our feelings, by exploring and understanding them, we can…

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 24, 2026

    I write about Nordic folklore, horror in general, and (mostly) Nordic history.

    Likely audience: family caregivers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago

    Writing (about illness, caring, dying, death, grief and more) and artwork (mostly paintings of Neve)

    Likely audience: Healthcare professionals

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Aug 13, 2026

    From recent posts: BKBorison publishes personal essays, book reviews, and author interviews focused on romance fiction, writing struggles, and medical ethics. The publication mixes memoir about end-of-life care and postpartum experiences…

    Likely audience: Romance novel readers

    2 shared topics

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    Accidental Wisdom34K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    True stories about work, family, faith, and the ways our lives rarely go according to plan.

    Likely audience: Readers of personal essays and memoirs

    1 shared topic

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    Kimbra’s Substack20K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    A newsletter of essays, poems, paintings and thought-wanderings from the musical and spiritual wells I draw from in my creative process.

    Likely audience: Substack subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Humans vs Retirement13K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

    Retirement is more of a human problem than a maths one!...I will offer practical insights into the world of retirement planning that focuses on all the main financial and non financial areas that need to be addressed.

    Likely audience: adults caring for ageing parents

    1 shared topic

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    Girl Resting6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    斑馬通信4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: 斑馬通信 publishes personal essays and cultural commentary, often centering on life in Japan with threads of travel, literature, and social observation. Recent issues mix formats: some entries are reflective personal essays…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: The Granny Who Stands on her Head publishes personal essays, travel memoirs, and interviews focused on family dynamics, grandparenting, and self-perception. The publication targets readers interested in the lived…

    Likely audience: Parents

    1 shared topic

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    The Friday Poem 3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: The Friday Poem publishes literary reviews and curated poetry selections focusing on themes of loss, illness, and transformation. It serves readers interested in contemporary poetry, literary criticism, and mental…

    Likely audience: Poets and writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: My Little Edinburgh publishes a rotating mix of personal lifestyle essays, local Edinburgh guides, and cultural festival tips for residents and visitors. The publication covers topics ranging from family life and…

    Likely audience: travelers visiting Edinburgh

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

    From recent posts: Holy is He Who Wrestles publishes long-form essays and book announcements exploring topics ranging from euthanasia and mental health to theology, social inequality, and mathematical literacy. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    BAD ASIAN2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: BAD ASIAN publishes a mix of personal essays, cultural critiques, and literary analysis focused on Asian American identity, mixed-race representation, and feminism. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Asian American readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    The Dead I've Known2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 31, 2026

    From recent posts: The Dead I've Known publishes reflective essays and personal narratives focused on geriatric care, infertility, and mental health. It is written for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals navigating…

    Likely audience: family caregivers of elderly relatives

    1 shared topic

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    ameliaguerin2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 16, 2026

    From recent posts: This newsletter publishes personal essays and reflections on grief, existential anxiety, and the emotional aftermath of sudden loss. It is intended for readers processing personal trauma and contemplating mortality.

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing existential anxiety

    1 shared topic

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    APAGAR PARA TODOS2K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 14, 2026

    Crônicas

    Likely audience: general readers

    1 shared topic

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    The Grieving Place1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: grieving individuals

    1 shared topic

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    This is grief1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: People experiencing grief or loss

    1 shared topic

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    pottersinn1K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    I write to help people care for their souls. I want to help folks stay alive; come alive and enjoy their life right now. We can't choose if we're going to die, but we can choose who we are going to live. Let's do this…

    Likely audience: Nature lovers

    1 shared topic

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    sararianbooks1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

    a place to share updates and reflect on my bite-sized poetry about grief and death loss.

    Likely audience: people experiencing grief

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Essays about what happens after survival stops being the full-time job. Grief, neurodivergence, belonging, dark humor, and one German Shepherd who considers herself management.

    Likely audience: readers of personal essays

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    notes on grief, love and community from the Black queer rural South

    Likely audience: readers experiencing grief

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    20 years Cancer & 4 auto-immune disorder free. Practitioner for 20+ years. Nutrition, health and detoxification.

    Likely audience: Christian readers

    1 shared topic

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