Wandering
Brianna Bell, Anna RollinsI 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.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 78 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
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I wrote a book about sex & religion and I'm afraid
Plus lots of insider info about the book release process and other fun things.
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 w...
Summer So Far...
And what I've been working on.
It’s hard to believe we are already approaching the end of July. If you’re in Canada, like me, that means we are nearly halfway through summer break.
Damsel in Destress: Trad Wife Recovery Takes Time
I’ve always wanted someone to take care of me—more specifically, I’ve wanted a big, strong man to rescue me.
As a child, the man was a father figure who held me in his strong arms after I bruised my knees, cheered me on at my baseball game...
The writerly advice I'd give my younger self
My first national award nomination, and what I wish I could say to my former self.
Yesterday, I left the comfort of my cozy suburban home and drove into the chaos of Toronto. Toronto in June is mesmerizing in its full gridlock, constructio...
I wrote a memoir and I don't care what you think
In writing God Lover, I have unravelled my inhibitions.
Last month, I submitted my manuscript to the publisher. It’s been such a whirlwind few weeks that I can’t even remember if I’ve mentioned this to my Substack readers.
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Former fundie blogger turned cult investigator. Bylines in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Globe & Mail, and more. Here you’ll find my unfiltered thoughts on finding hope and healing in a messy world.
Author of Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl (Eerdmans, 2025). Work in the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Electric Literature, NBCNews, etc. English faculty in higher education for nearly 15 years. Mom of 3.
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