Annie Ridout | Substack

Why am I scared of HRT?

I have three months’ worth of patches sat in my drawer, ready to be stuck onto my thigh, or wherever, but something is stopping me from getting started.

Jan 15 • Annie Ridout

I'm writing a book.

Maybe for publication. Maybe not. But here's why and how I'm finding time to write it.

Jan 13 • Annie Ridout

Is living in a small house better?

I've been working on manifesting a mansion but my sons made me reassess my dreams and identify a deep-rooted desire for something much more profound…

Jan 9 • Annie Ridout

How to rebel on Instagram

Instagram doesn't like my drawings. But the poems aren't dropping in right now, so I decided to ignore the algorithm and continue sharing my drawing…

Jan 5 • Annie Ridout

Work goals are out, life goals are in

I’ve been compiling a list of 2026 goals and it’s occurred to me that there is only one related to work. Here they all are, plus some prompts for you.

Dec 31, 2025 • Annie Ridout

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I lost 31 paid subscribers ($2130) in December

Jan 3, 2025 • Annie Ridout

Let's talk about Instagram.

Jan 30, 2025 • Annie Ridout

It’s time for a new relationship.

Nov 20, 2024 • Annie Ridout

If I can succeed on Substack, so can you

Jun 25, 2025 • Annie Ridout

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