The Midwestern Nomad | Layla Belle | Substack

Letters to my Younger Self: Daughters Who Archive Themselves

Keeping a diary in a household that didn't keep one.

Feb 23 • Layla Belle

Somali Hospitality - making sure guests are welcomed.

I spent a few days in Canada visiting family.

Feb 21 • Layla Belle

Writing isn’t always easy

I have returned from a month long hiatus here.

Feb 3 • Layla Belle

When One 'Yes' Feels Like Freedom: The Risk of Celebrating Somaliland's Recognition Too Soon.

a premature celebration with possible consequences

Dec 30, 2025 • Layla Belle

2025 - my yearly review + goals for 2026 as a writer

What had I accomplished this year and what I want to accomplish next year.

Dec 22, 2025 • Layla Belle

Recent posts

My biggest pet peeve - being on your phone while I’m trying to have a conversation with you

We’ve all been in this predicament.

Dec 4, 2025 • Layla Belle

Random Facts about Me - part 2

Hello everyone!

Nov 27, 2025 • Layla Belle

Things I have done that got me my first 100 subscribers

This isn’t my usual type of content, but since I’ve gained my first 100 subscribers on Substack, I thought I might give you guys some tips using the…

Nov 9, 2025 • Layla Belle

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