Growing Pains Substack by Emily H. | Insights from Sidestack

Growing Pains

About the Substack

A monthly(ish) reflection of being alive. From chronic illness to mental health to food, relationships, identity and more.

About Emily H.

Emily is a disabled creator, educator & homebody. She's often cooking, tending to her houseplants or curled up with a good book.

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