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Smiling Through the Tears@smilingthroughthetears
Followers11,742
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 15
Last 30 daysfrom Dec 8
Subscribers (rounded)11K+
Paid subscribersnone shown
Best board spot#47 Fiction Rising
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New recommenders, 30 days0
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Tracked sinceNov 8, 2026

Followers by day

Smiling Through the Tears

11,40011,60011,80012,000 Nov 8Nov 12Nov 16Nov 20 One reading a day from here 11,742

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When their recommendations started

Smiling Through the Tears

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.