Before Elle

Before Elle

About the Substack

Honest stories about chronic illness, motherhood and becoming yourself again—with dark humour, Norwegian views and plenty of tea.

Free Subscription Benefits

• Honest stories about chronic illness, motherhood, life in Norway and the beautiful chaos of becoming yourself - all delivered with warmth and plenty of tea.

Paid Subcription Benefits

• Early access to Down the Rabbit Hole entries — read each new chapter before everyone else.
• A weekly members - only kitchen - table note or voice memo - the honest, unpolished thoughts behind the published stories.
• A private seat at the kitchen table - subscriber - only conversations, thoughtful prompts and a cozy place to connect.

Paid Subscription Plans

• $5 a month
• $50 a year

About Before Elle

A Tasmanian in Norway writing about chronic illness, motherhood and becoming yourself again. Join The Cup Club for early memoir chapters, weekly voice memos and members - only notes - or start with The Sunday Tea, free every Sunday. ☕️🤍