About - Things That Don't Suck
Aloneness, Belonging, and the Paradox of Vulnerability, in Love and Creative Work – The Marginalian
Maria Popovathemarginalian.orgAs Anaïs Nin wrote, “When we go deeply into the personal, we go beyond the personal. We achieve something that is collective.”
Suleika Jaouad • The Book of Alchemy
The Reflection Note
As an introvert, I've always processed experiences deeply and thoughtfully. I turned this into an advantage by sharing honest reflections that resonated with other writers on similar journeys.
Example:
... See moreI almost quit Substack. Because I felt like nobody was reading.
Then, I got a DM that said, "Your advice helped me get started. I