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Sad Girl Submissions

Traveling abroad won't heal you.

Alexander Linton writes about "The Miracle of Despair".

Nov 19, 2025 • Alexander Linton

I call her fury.

When hurt turns to rage.

Aug 1, 2025 • kae nicole

The rich witch's guide to confidence building.

Claudette Blanc walks us through her bounce back process.

Jun 2, 2025 • Jacque Aye

Diary of a Sad Black Woman.

Diary of a Sad Black Woman.

Welcome to Diary of a Sad Black Woman—an online ‘zine for Baddies with Big Feelings! This is a safe space for Sad Girls to chat about their woes and, most importantly, seek joy together.

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Learn more about me...professionally

Enter into the silly little worlds I create

Interviews!

Drop that mask & find your soulmate.

Chatting love on the color wheel with Huemans creator Indaviduall.

Jan 2 • Jacque Aye

Roller Skates & Magical Mayhem!

Chatting joy-seeking and magical girls with Wheels & Roses creator Pearl Low.

Dec 7, 2025 • Jacque Aye

Interview with a villain.

It's our world...and she's taking it over. 👿

May 8, 2025 • Jacque Aye

Guess who interviewed the creator of Monster High?!

So excited 🤧

Aug 22, 2024 • Jacque Aye

Cartoon Lessons

Get that hate out your heart.

Frankenstein, Death Becomes Her, and the freedom of forgiveness.

Nov 25, 2025 • Jacque Aye

My favorite "sad" women...

The women who inspire me to be vulnerable.

Oct 28, 2025 • Jacque Aye

Five fictional witches you should know.

And book updates!

Oct 15, 2025 • Jacque Aye

What are you running from?

Howl's Moving Castle & hiding your heart.

Jun 14, 2025 • Jacque Aye

Recent posts

Want peace? Do these three hard things.

Your 'Baddie Transformation' Pt. 2!

Jan 12 • Jacque Aye

Only read this if you're ready for your bad bish transformation.

If you're not ready? Come back to this later.

Jan 3 • Jacque Aye

Drop that mask & find your soulmate.

Chatting love on the color wheel with Huemans creator Indaviduall.

Jan 2 • Jacque Aye

Strange author releases new merch.

So, uhhh, I probably should've done this before Christmas.

Dec 28, 2025 • Jacque Aye

How to spend the holidays alone ❤️

A guide for the girlies who are flying solo this year.

Dec 24, 2025 • Jacque Aye

Let's seek joy together!

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