We must remember that sharing a story is labor. It takes emotional energy and risk. Awareness campaigns must support the storytellers, ensuring they have access to mental health resources and that they retain agency over how their story is used.
Survivor stories are the answer. They are the torches carried out of the dark forest. They do not just tell us that a problem exists; they tell us that escape is possible. They give a face to the statistic, a voice to the silence, and a roadmap for the person who is currently living through the same nightmare and searching for a way out. We must remember that sharing a story is labor
Do you have a story of survival that changed your perspective? Share in the comments below (only what you are comfortable with). Your voice matters. Survivor stories are the answer