Browse newsletters about grief

Michael Ian Black

by Michael Ian Black

Comedian Michael Ian Black offers a humorously self-deprecating take on his newsletter, inviting readers to join despite his own 'Ew.' reaction.

Saratonin

by Sara Benincasa

Author Sara Benincasa shares funny, smart, and weird original writing and recommendations, co-edited by a powerful elderly cat. Covers creativity, mental health, and humor.

Bad Brain

by Ashley Reese

Ashley Reese's Bad Brain: An authentic, unapologetic exploration of life, death, pop culture, and the internet, ranging from grief to smutty fanfiction.

Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar

by Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed, the original Dear Sugar, answers reader letters with profound, empathetic advice on life's toughest questions, delivered monthly.

Death & Birds | Chloe Hope | Substack

by Chloe Hope

Chloe Hope, an End-of-Life Doula and wildlife volunteer, reflects fortnightly on life's profound transitions through the intertwined lenses of death and birds.

Kandace Chapple - Written in the Mitten 🩵 | Substack

by Kandace Chapple

Kandace Chapple explores mountain biking, nature's healing, and personal reflections, blending humor with poignant stories and Michigan adventures.

Too Much, Too Soon | Tom Piccirilli | Substack

by Tom Piccirilli

Tom Piccirilli (The Dad Vibes) shares his candid, challenging parenting journey and fosters open conversations among dads about fatherhood.

SELF Made Diaries | Cynthia Garcia | Substack

by Cynthia Garcia

Cynthia Garcia shares her raw, real-time journey of reinvention at 48, building a new beauty brand while navigating ambition, grief, and family life.

Offerings | Jessica Dore | Substack

by Jessica Dore

Social worker and author Jessica Dore examines grief, loss, and mourning, exploring how relational losses illuminate identity and how our stories shape meaning.

Feelings & Co. by Nora McInerny | Substack

by Nora McInerny

Author and speaker Nora McInerny shares insightful, humorous essays on grief, moving forward, embracing deep feelings, and living a full, messy life.

The Psychedelic Blog

by Andrew M. Weisse

Andrew M. Weisse delivers weekly insights on psychedelics' impact on life, death, and human experience, mixing personal journeys with thought-provoking analysis.

Queria ser grande, mas desisti | Bárbara Bom Angelo | Substack

by Bárbara Bom Angelo

Bárbara Bom Angelo's 'Queria ser grande, mas desisti' delivers intimate personal reflections on family, life, and religion, interwoven with literary impressions of renowned authors.

Resist Psychic Death | alynda segarra | Substack

by alynda segarra

Alynda Segarra (aka Hurray for the Riff Raff) shares personal dispatches, music stories, and cultural obsessions, fostering connection away from social media.

The Small Bow

by The Small Bow

Multiple-weekly personal essays and interviews on addiction recovery, sobriety, and mindfulness, offering earnest reflections and supportive perspectives

My Sweet Dumb Brain

Author Katie offers weekly essays on navigating life's ups and downs, grief, and self-kindness, sharing her candid journey after experiencing profound loss.

Tread Lightly Retire Early

Tread Lightly Retire Early shares a heartfelt farewell to their cherished 13-year-old dog, Ellie, contemplating a home now quiet without pets.