We want to hear your story. Don’t know where to start? Stories often have a beginning, middle, and end, although for many of us our healing is ongoing. Stories can focus on events, experiences, or emotions. For some, stories are used to depict the struggles and pain they have been through. For others, stories can depict the growth they feel or hope to feel. This is your story and you can tell it however you want. We are here to listen.
Together we can create a wave of change.
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We each express ourselves differently, some in the form of writing and others in the form of artwork. Please select which method you would like express yourself with.
Share your experience or what healing means to you through written words. It can be as long or short as you want.
Share your experience or what healing means to you through visual media (artwork, photography).
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We believe stories are powerful. If you feel comfortable, share your story and be a part of Our Wave.
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We believe stories are powerful. If you feel comfortable, share your artwork and be a part of Our Wave.
To protect our community, we are only able to post stories by survivors who are currently at least 18 years old. For more info, check out our Review Guidelines.
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What does healing mean to you? Share your personal definition or healing goals here. This could be part of your own story, or something new. This is completely optional.
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Would you like to share a message of hope with another survivor? This could be part of your own story, or something new. This is completely optional.
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Would you like to name or add a title to your story? This is completely optional. We will give your story a unique number as well.
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Would you like to help categorize your story? This is completely optional. Categories can help survivors with similar experiences find your story.
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