Elest's Substack

Dispatches from one woman's life as a Western Muslim told through the lens of mental health, faith, and the multi-generational immigrant experience.

For the global Muslim writer seeking to excel in their writing, infusing it with ihsan, authenticity & courage.

Poems, songs, and thoughts on everyday Sufism, the Muslimah experience, music, writing, motherhood, creativity, sustainability, neurodiversity, mysticism and how to live a more compassionate life.

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Narrative essays, letters, writing prompts, resources, and the occasional tangent from a Cuban American Muslimah living in Portugal.

A space for us to connect and grow together. Welcome to our digital village woven with authenticity, empathy, and the beauty of shared stories.