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I talk about my messy experiences with secrecy, shame, and high-control religion (AKA cults). A newsletter for people exploring what breaks us, what heals us, and what helps us find peace along the way.

Newsletter · By Brianna Bell · English · Official site

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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 8, 2026

    I’m taking a pause, but I’ll be back (opens the original)

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    You may have noticed that I just paused the paid subscription option for my newsletter, Wandering.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1941" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TcEH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2

  2. Issue · Aug 17, 2026

    Hayden Panettiere: Weaving a web of love, compassion and connection (opens the original)

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    Content Warning: This piece will be discussing the recent death of actress Hayden Panettiere, abuse, and the risks we take in telling our stories. <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="438" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nK

  3. Issue · Aug 7, 2026

    I wrote a book about sex & religion and I'm afraid (opens the original)

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    This summer has been a weird one. A lot is going on in my life—personally and professionally—and I can’t really share any of it in a public forum. As a person who enjoys connecting with others over common lived experiences, it’s been hard holding virtually all of my cards close to my chest. At the same time, I’m learning that “not right now” doesn’t mean “never”. When you’re in the middle of writing, editing, and planning out marketing for a book, there are a lot of things you can’t say “right n

  4. Issue · Jul 19, 2026

    Summer So Far... (opens the original)

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    This post has bonus content for paid subscribers. Upgrade to get full access.It’s hard to believe we are already approaching the end of July. If you’re in Canada, like me, that means we a

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