Celebrating 300 subscribers by sharing your posts!
Last week I hit 300 subscribers, and to celebrate I wanted to pay it back to the ones who got me here — the actual subscribers! You <3
I started my Substack in late may 2025 as a project to find my way back to myself again. What a cliché, right? But it worked. I didn’t think I’d grow an audience of this size. I know, 300 may sound like nothing to some but to me it’s huge.
I’ve been writing my way through life. But when I became an adult, I suddenly went quiet. Words stopped forming—neither on my computer nor in my notebooks. Where did they go? I’m not sure. But now that I’ve finally started again, there’s so much that wants to come out. However, I never thought my words would find an audience. Yet here we are, me and you.
I wrote a note last week where I encouraged you to share your favorite post from your own Substack publication. My promise to you was to read the posts, pick some of my favorite ones and share them! Done, done and done. Before I do, I want to express that this was hard and I realized damn, people on here are seriously talented.
If you’re not featured in this article, I will certainly do another similar thing in the future!
Ellen author of the publication Postcards from Ellen
Ellen shares a nostalgic and emotional trip that brings up memories and a big sense of gratitude. It’s about being there, soaking it all in, and remembering that life is short—so take what you can while you can. This post gave me that warm, nostalgic feeling, and I really liked it.
Matthew author of the publication the Dallas Digest
I’ll be honest, Matthew’s piece about the economic reality facing today’s youth isn’t the kind of topic I usually read on this platform. But the way he wrote about it really pulled me in. It’s such a relevant topic, and as someone who’s directly affected by this stuff, I found myself nodding along and feeling deeply engaged. Definitely worth a read!
Détii author of the publication Stories Told in Petals
”Maybe coming back to yourself doesn’t always have to be a drama of silence or self-isolation. Like me, you’ll be surprised to find that sometimes, it looks like sweat on your brow, lime on your lips, and the beat of a foreign drum syncing perfectly with the one inside your chest”
This was such a joy to read. Am I in Lagos right now? It sure feels like it! This post reminded me how one small ‘yes’ can change everything, and how much possibility is always just around the corner.
HXIII author of the publication The Thirteenth Scar
There are eyes here.
Ears here.
Souls who one day, without you knowing it, will read something you wrote and think
“This. This is exactly what I needed.”And for that to happen
You have to keep going.Just like you always have.
Like any real writer would.
We have all experienced it — the void on this platform. You shout but your words are just not heard. HXIII put this feeling into words and takes it one step further. A really good read!
Delaney author of the publication So She Thought
As an anxious girly myself I find it comforting reading about other people experiencing the same fears as myself. Sometimes, knowing you’re not alone is all you need. However, something even better is reading about someone who conquers the fear and has a great time doing it. This post inspired me to take myself out on a date soon!
The posts I shared really capture what Substack feels like to me — the variety on here is incredible, and that’s what I love about it. Every time I open the app, I have no idea what kind of topics I’ll stumble upon, and that’s part of the magic!
Thank you for sharing your posts with me. I loved reading every single one of them.
And lastly, thanks for being here with me!
FBAMH
I’m glad to know you enjoyed your literary journey to Lagos😁
Congratulations on 300✨
I think it says a lot about you that you’ve taken the time to highlight other people’s posts and write such thoughtful blurbs recommending them. So I just wanted to comment saying that, it’s really lovely 🥰