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Mindy Isser

Optimism of the Will

Optimism of the Will

A Substack newsletter by Mindy Isser exploring motherhood, community, and city life from a leftist perspective.

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    “fave substack… hard to explain why. it’s so refreshing and cool to see a leftist mom raising a child in a city, loving motherhood, and continuing to lean into community/friendships. obviously that’s me romanticizing her life, but she’s open about struggles too.”

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