Journal through email. Keep your thoughts private.
Write freely in your favorite email app. We only remember how you felt — not what you wrote. Your inbox becomes your searchable, private journal.
Free to start. No credit card required.
Journaling that respects your privacy
We built sadly because we believe your innermost thoughts should stay yours.
Privacy First
Your words stay yours. We never store your journal content — only metadata like mood trends and word counts. Your email client becomes your private, searchable archive.
Effortlessly Simple
Reply to a prompt or email journal@sadly.com anytime. No app to download, no login to remember. Works with Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail — any email client you already use.
Gentle Insights
Track your emotional patterns over time without invasive analysis. Build a journaling streak, see mood trends, and get thoughtful prompts to inspire reflection.
Weekly Summaries
Every week, receive a beautifully crafted email summarizing your journaling journey — total words written, overall sentiment, days active, and patterns you might have missed.
How it works
Start journaling in under a minute. No apps, no friction.
Sign up with your email
Enter your email address and verify it. That's your account — no passwords needed.
Journal your way
Get a thoughtful prompt each day, or email journal@sadly.com whenever inspiration strikes. Write on your schedule.
Write freely, stay private
Reply to a prompt or send a fresh email. We analyze mood and word count, then delete the content. Your inbox keeps the full entry.
Your content is never stored
We process your email in memory, extract sentiment and word count, then immediately discard the text. Your inbox is your journal — we just help you understand your patterns.