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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: What Are We Even Doing Here? publishes personal essays, poetry, and memoirs focused on identity, grief, and mental health for readers seeking intimate reflections on life transitions. The publication mixes formats…

Likely audience: transgender individuals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, identity, and personal growth, featuring original articles alongside subscriber stories and expert interviews. The publication targets readers navigating existential…

Likely audience: writers

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

A Substack-featured newsletter about how to live a meaningful life in a chaotic, unstable world.

Likely audience: caregivers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: (un)Mentionable publishes personal essays and letters from authors dealing with severe mental health struggles, grief, and recovery. The publication consistently features intimate narratives on topics like dissociation…

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Courage to Live It is a newsletter featuring personal essays on grief, loneliness, and spirituality, occasionally paired with reflections on AI and creative writing. It targets readers seeking intimate…

Likely audience: literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

The less than aesthetic side of creating a beautiful business - marketing, mindset, and the real hours - for creative women building toward freedom.

Likely audience: small business owners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Every new day begins in the dark.

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Inner Work Dispatch publishes weekly mental health essays, guided identity exercises, and live discussions on topics ranging from grief and civic engagement to sexual assault and nervous system regulation. The…

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 5, 2026

From recent posts: Natalie Ellis | Bossbabe publishes first-person essays on entrepreneurship, mental health, and business strategy for founders navigating personal and professional challenges. The publication mixes narrative memoirs with…

Likely audience: entrepreneurs and business owners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: Small Things Growing publishes personal essays and memoirs that examine grief, parenting, and the intersection of technology with human emotion. The publication targets readers interested in intimate reflections on…

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Rising Through Ruin publishes weekly personal essays and paid 'Rebuilding Diaries' focused on grief, addiction recovery, and trauma for readers navigating emotional healing and accountability. The content blends…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

A newsletter and community for people who dream of a world in which parenting and caregiving aren’t only valued and supported, but treated with the curiosity and fascination they deserve.

Likely audience: Mental health professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Savage Hunger by Louise O'Neill is a personal Substack newsletter featuring monthly cultural round-ups, memoir writing reflections, and author interviews. The publication covers book publishing, theatre, film, and…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: The Omission publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on grief, geopolitics, and mental health alongside analytical pieces on algorithmic manipulation, Iranian nuclear research, and platform economics. The…

Likely audience: philosophers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Many The Great and Terrible Things publishes long-form essays, short stories, and personal letters exploring psychology, philosophy, and cultural topics. The publication targets an audience interested in deep dives into…

Likely audience: Horror fiction readers

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Substacklast post May 26, 2026

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From recent posts: Wellness with Sophie publishes personal essays on grief, habit formation, and metabolic health alongside practical fitness challenges and life lessons. The publication targets readers seeking emotional intelligence…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing grief or loss

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Writing {unfiltered} by Lynn J. Broderick publishes personal essays, poetry, and memoir focused on grief, mental health, and chronic illness. The publication mixes reflective articles, specific poems, and occasional…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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