Things I Shouldn't Say alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Things I Shouldn't Say (Childbirth, Maternal Health and Personal Narrative). The closest matches are sparksnote, Mental Soup and niravandijk. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Things I Shouldn't Say

Essays on identity, adaptation, awareness, and the patterns we keep repeating long after we understand them.

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  1. 1
    sparksnote3K subscribers

    Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

    From recent posts: SparksNote publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, curated lists, and interviews covering diverse topics such as maternal health, aesthetic theory, wedding planning, and interior design. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: women over 40

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    mat beat

    Likely audience: new parents

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 7, 2026

    Likely audience: Expectant mothers

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    Maybe Baby200K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Maybe Baby is a culture newsletter focused on parenting, literary criticism, and personal essays that occasionally blends in relationship advice and lifestyle lists. It serves readers navigating pregnancy and motherhood…

    Likely audience: relationship advice readers

    1 shared topic

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    The Wellness Process66K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    A weekly dose of wellness, energetics, personal growth, and the messy, beautiful process of becoming. Here to be a mirror, not a guru.

    Likely audience: expectant mothers

    1 shared topic

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    The Last Bite55K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    Carb Advocate, Cake Fiend & Chaotic Kitchen Klutz bringing you delicious, achievable recipes from one home baker to another.

    Likely audience: expectant mothers

    1 shared topic

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    DOUBLE TAKE24K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

    From recent posts: DOUBLE TAKE publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural analysis, and lifestyle advice covering topics such as travel, productivity, dating, and reading habits. The publication targets an audience interested…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Life's a Feast by Jamie Schler publishes historical linguistics, culinary history, and personal essays on French culture and tourism.

    Likely audience: travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Nea Arentzen22K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Nea Arentzen publishes a weekly newsletter focused on baking, recipe development, and seasonal cooking, featuring detailed instructions for dishes like pumpkin layer cake, mushroom pasta, and apple fritter donuts. The…

    Likely audience: Food bloggers

    1 shared topic

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    Problematic18K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 16, 2026

    From recent posts: Problematic publishes first-person essays on personal struggles with pregnancy, ADHD, career shifts, and theology. The publication features individual narratives on topics such as miscarriage, household management, and…

    Likely audience: Christians

    1 shared topic

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    Let's Not Be Trash12K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    A newsletter for multi-dimensional men, and anyone who can relate to the stories, experiences, and feelings. We write about sex, patriarchy, sexism, love, Hip Hop, Politics, Social Justice, Race, More Race and…

    Likely audience: social justice activists

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    Likely audience: women

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Hannah is Spiraling10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    Spiraling weekly and writing about it

    Likely audience: social media users

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Two Truths is a weekly newsletter hosted by Kelsey Haywood Lucas covering maternal health, parenting, and home renovation. The publication mixes hard news on policy and safety with personal essays, expert interviews…

    Likely audience: Mothers and parents

    1 shared topic

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    Plestia's Diaries8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    The unfiltered diary of a Palestinian journalist navigating her twenties while trying to make sense of everything that's happened along the way. Think of it as a long FaceTime call, where I share my thoughts and invite…

    Likely audience: people interested in personal stories

    1 shared topic

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    Davey Havok 8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

    my words

    Likely audience: Punk rock fans

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    justin h min8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features personal essays exploring themes of relationships, identity, and emotional intimacy through specific metaphors and urban observations. The content is written by Justin H Min and focuses on the…

    Likely audience: writers and poets

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    Opa! Meu nome é Liliane Prata e sou autora de "O mundo que habita em nós" e "Ela queria amar, mas estava armada", entre outros livros. Aqui na minha Newsletter, posto textos inéditos, de crônicas e mini contos a…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    Hello Mortal8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 30, 2026

    From recent posts: Hello Mortal publishes weekly contemplation posts and interviews on themes of mortality, caregiving, and cognitive liberty for readers seeking to reflect on life and death. The publication mixes personal essays, poetry…

    Likely audience: parents-to-be

    1 shared topic

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    The Afternoon Story7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: The Afternoon Story publishes eclectic, long-form nonfiction essays on history, technology, culture, and policy without a single recurring theme or format. Readers seeking in-depth analysis on topics ranging from AI…

    Likely audience: Academic researchers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: readers of Italian literary or travel writing

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    Blaque in The City7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post Sep 10, 2026

    The musings and misadventures of Kat Blaque

    Likely audience: BDSM community members

    1 shared topic

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    Dominique Elissa7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    If you want to become the greatest version of yourself, listen to my pod Selfdom

    Likely audience: fitness enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Amanda Lancaster5K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Amanda Lancaster publishes personal essays and family stories focusing on childhood emotional regulation, neurodivergence, and developmental differences. The content includes narratives about self-publishing and family…

    Likely audience: parents of children with disabilities

    1 shared topic

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