Before Elle

Before Elle

About the Substack

For anyone rebuilding a life alongside chronic illness—honest, dark-humoured essays on motherhood, identity and becoming yourself again, with Norwegian views and plenty of tea.

Free Subscription Benefits

• Honest stories about chronic illness, motherhood and life in Norway, plus The Sunday Tea and the main Down the Rabbit Hole chapters.

Paid Subcription Benefits

• The phone-friendly, fillable Bad-Day Companion, included with your Kitchen Table membership.
• Early access to new Down the Rabbit Hole chapters.
• A members-only note or voice memo each week, personal updates and access to our members-only chat.

Paid Subscription Plans

• $7 a month
• $70 a year

About Before Elle

Honest essays and small rituals for finding yourself again when illness changes the life you planned.