Where to publish a great personal essay?

[ladyvincenza]

A while back I wrote a great personal essay. Some magazines expressed interest, but nothing came out of it. I've dusted it off now since I think it's pretty good and am having trouble looking for magazines that might publish it for money (I'd rather not publish it for free). It's not funny/happy or practical, which limits the realm. It's about 1300 words.
I've pored over lists I have of magazines and literary journals, but nothing seems to fit the bill. I'm guessing there's not much a market for something like this.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it. Thanks and best wishes:)
Sarah

[fov]

What's the essay about? Look for magazines whose audience will be able to relate to the subject matter.

[Ulee_Lhea]

Like fov said, can you give us an idea what it's about? Also, what markets you've already subbed to?

[CatMuse33]

If it's not funny/happy or practical, what is it exactly? Once you narrow it down and define it, you may be able to find a market.

With what you're giving us, it's really hard to say. Most magazines don't just publish "great personal essays." Who's the target market? That will help you decide where to look -- and help us help you.

[ladyvincenza]

Hi guys, thanks for your help:) This is a serious essay about how when I was 11 my mom moved to Israel, bringing me, strongly against my will (no, she had no "practical" reason) and the affect this had on my life, with a slant on "look what religion did to me." I've been told it's quite good.

[KathrynLang]

You might consider some of the different religious magazines that are on the market (or on the web). Many of them do publish personal essays.