Is Healing Texts Really Free?
Healing Texts isn’t going anywhere. It’ll keep growing, changing, finding new ways to connect. Because it was never about money. It’s about showing up. For you. For us.
It was one of those mornings that felt almost too cinematic to be real.
Crisp air.
Leaves crunching underfoot.
Each breath tinged with the sharp promise of change.
I was parked on the edge of nowhere, my car doubling as a makeshift home and a fortress against the chaos outside.
Nearby, someone’s coffee brewed, the rich aroma mocking the instant stuff in my cupholder. My phone buzzed, its screen glowing with a message from a subscriber.
A thank-you. A story.
A small sliver of connection that cut through the static of my own thoughts.
The Heart Behind Healing Texts
Healing Texts didn’t start as some grand idea or a polished plan.
It was survival. A lifeline I tossed to myself when the weight of everything—heartbreak, financial ruin, and that gut-punching loneliness—felt unbearable.
Life had taken its best shot, and let me tell you, it landed. Hard. I wasn’t dodging curveballs; I was standing there, taking hit after hit, wondering if the bruises would ever fade.
So, I wrote.
Small messages, sent out into the void.
Hoping they’d find someone, anyone. But mostly, they were for me. A way to remind myself that even when the world feels like a cold, endless gray, there’s a flicker of light somewhere.
You just have to keep looking.
The Reality of “Free”
When I launched Healing Texts, the mission was straightforward…
Daily encouragement, zero obstacles.
No fine print. No strings. Just connection.
But let’s be real… When people hear the word “free,” skepticism kicks in.
Is this legit? What’s the angle? How does it survive?
Fair questions. Ones that kept me up at night sometimes.
I’d sit there, staring at the numbers growing. People signing up. Messages pouring in. Lives touched, hearts healed, one text at a time. It was beautiful. It was overwhelming.
And then came the voice of doubt, sharp and relentless…
How long can you keep this going? Costs don’t pay themselves. Energy isn’t infinite. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
I didn’t have answers.
Just a determination to keep showing up, even when I felt stretched thin. Because I couldn’t stand the idea of leaving anyone stranded.
The Business Model: Keeping It Accessible
Keeping Healing Texts free wasn’t easy. I had to improvise, hustle, and stretch every dollar like it was my last. In the beginning, it was just me, my bi-weekly paycheck, and a refusal to quit. I skipped luxuries and pinched pennies to cover the bare minimum.
But it wasn’t sustainable. And I knew it.
Still, the flood of gratitude, the stories from subscribers, the sheer humanity of it all kept me going.
Late nights were my reality.
The faint glow of my laptop cutting through the darkness, the soft hum of an ancient heater in my car trying its best to keep the chill at bay. Fingers tapping keys in rhythm, words spilling out like they had somewhere urgent to be. Each message wasn’t just text. It was a bridge, connecting me to someone who needed hope. And, in a way, it helped me find my own.
Sustainability Through Substack: A New Chapter
Realizing that relying solely on my own funds wasn’t sustainable, I knew something had to shift. The idea of limiting access to something so deeply needed didn’t sit right with me.
That’s when I stumbled upon Substack—a platform with possibilities.
It offered a way to archive past messages, connect with a global audience, and introduce a balanced subscription model. Free options for accessibility, paid tiers for growth. A win-win.
Substack keeps the heart of Healing Texts open to everyone.
The free tier stays, well, free.
Daily messages land in inboxes without a single barrier.
But for those who feel called to support this growing community, there’s a paid option. Paid subscriptions are the backbone of Healing Texts.
They keep the wheels turning—funding the platform, covering operational costs, and giving me the bandwidth to pour more energy into writing messages that resonate.
But the real magic…
They ensure that Healing Texts stays open to everyone.
No matter their financial situation.
Every paid subscription is a vote for sustainability. It means sharper focus, better tools, and the ability to expand without cutting corners. It’s how we grow without leaving anyone behind.
A Personal Commitment
Healing Texts isn’t just a service. It’s a promise—a way of weaving together a global community that thrives on support and connection.
Whether you’re braving the chaos of New York, finding your footing in London, or chasing quiet in Tokyo, these messages are here. For you. Always.
Keeping it free is non-negotiable. It’s the core of why this started.
Breaking down walls, offering hope without strings.
When I look back, the choice to make Healing Texts free wasn’t some grand strategy. It was simple. Empathy in action. A response to the universal craving for connection.
Wherever you are, whatever you’re facing, these daily messages are a gentle nudge—a reminder that you’re seen, that you matter, that your light is still there. Ready to glow.
Final Thoughts: Gratitude and Forward Motion
As I draft tomorrow’s message, it’s quiet, but not lonely, because I think of you.
I wonder where this will land—on a subway ride, in a small-town café, or maybe during one of those nights where sleep feels far away.
Wherever you are, know this…
Healing Texts isn’t going anywhere. It’ll keep growing, changing, finding new ways to connect. Because it was never about money. It’s about showing up. For you. For us.
As I continue to evolve Healing Texts, I remain deeply grateful for every subscriber, every message, and every story shared. Your trust, your support—it’s the engine that keeps this going. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just stumbled across this little corner of hope, you matter.
Thank you for being part of this.
—Ryan Puusaari