Welcome to “Raising Myles,” a collection of letters to my son. My name is Marc - I write to understand myself better as my son grows.
No advice, just reflections. I hope that when he is able to, Myles will gain a deeper understanding of his dad and appreciate my flaws.
I'm sharing these letters with all of you because I believe in the liberating power of vulnerability. I hope you feel compelled to share your own experiences as a parent or as a child of one. My email mpierre9203@gmail.com.
Need some examples?
Sure, here are some examples!
How I Met Your Mother was featured in Substack Reads!
Read about the journey of trying to conceive - Picture Can’t Hold Full Stories
Raising Myles feels like Cooking in the Bathroom
Read about Our first Father’s Day.
Free subscribers get letters like these delivered to their inboxes every Monday.
What do paid subscribers get?
Most letters are currently free, but if you would like to go the extra mile and show your appreciation for these letters, consider upgrading your subscription. As a paid subscriber, you will get a more intimate letter every other week(ish) about topics around fatherhood, my own upbringing, and what it means to me to be raising a Black son.
As a Paid Subscriber will get two additional things:
A shoutout in Myles’ letter.
A yearly report in June to see how your contributions have helped fund Myles’ 529 Plan.
Who is Marc Typo?
A Black Man
A Haitian-American, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, currently living in Birmingham. AL.
Typo is my last name because it reminds me I am human, and to give myself grace.
A husband and new dad.
Curious about Recommendations?
The Recommendation feature is a powerful tool on Substack, so I try to use it with care. I recommend newsletters based on the following criteria:
I enjoy reading your Substack and you and I have engaged in someway with one another.
Your Substack covers what I think Raising Myles readers would also enjoy (this covers a wide range of topics, themes, and feelings).
Your Substack is updated regularly.
