Letters to My Future Self · Memoir Journal
Published by Bout Me Healing
Editor in Chief: Cice Rivera
Letters to My Future Self is a monthly memoir journal dedicated to personal reflection, lived experience, and honest storytelling. We welcome submissions that explore growth, recovery, transformation, spirituality, loss, resilience, and moments that shape who we are becoming.
This journal values authenticity over perfection. Submissions should be thoughtful, respectful, and rooted in personal experience.
What We Accept
We welcome original letters written to your future self. Submissions may include, but are not limited to:
• Personal growth and self-reflection
• Recovery and healing journeys
• Mental health experiences
• Spiritual or existential reflections
• Extraordinary, paranormal, or unexplained experiences
• Grief, loss, transformation, and resilience
Letters may be reflective, narrative, poetic, or essay-style. There is no required format, but clarity and sincerity are encouraged.
Original Work
All submissions must be the author’s original work. By submitting, you confirm that the content has not been plagiarized and does not infringe on the rights of others.
Editorial Review
All submissions are reviewed by the editor. Acceptance is based on relevance, clarity, tone, and alignment with the journal’s mission. Not all submissions will be accepted, and editorial decisions are final.
The journal reserves the right to edit submissions lightly for clarity, grammar, or formatting while preserving the author’s voice and intent.
Rights and Permissions
Authors retain full ownership of their work. By submitting, authors grant Letters to My Future Self · Memoir Journal permission to publish the work digitally and, if applicable, include it in future compiled collections or publications with proper attribution.
Content Boundaries
We do not accept content that promotes:
• Hate, harassment, or discrimination
• Violence or explicit harm
• Illegal activity
• Exploitation of others
Sensitive topics are welcome when handled responsibly and with care.
Submission Process
At this time, submissions are accepted by invitation or inquiry. Writers interested in contributing may reach out through the contact information provided on the site. Submission details and timelines may evolve as the journal grows.
Final Note
This journal is a reflective space. Writing here is an act of courage, honesty, and presence. We honor the vulnerability it takes to write to your future self and appreciate every voice that chooses to share.
To submit your article, letter, or journal entry, please visit our Donations & Submissions page. Your contribution supports the publication and ensures your work reaches our readers.
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