An Evening of Powerful Storytelling

True stories written and shared by survivors of domestic violence in their own words.

~Read our 2026 survivor stories collection~

~Read Our 2025 Survivor Stories Collection~

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Story Collection

You may submit your story any time throughout the year for the Survivor Stories Project, to be included in an anonymous online library, or potentially, to use in awareness-raising campaigns during the year. An advocate will contact you upon receipt of your story.

your story matters. Your words have power!

Caring Unlimited collects stories written by survivors of abuse* to be read at our Survivor Stories Project performance during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

If you would like to participate by submitting a story, you may write in whatever format you choose (essay, a poem, in stream-of-consciousness style, etc). Please aim to keep your story length under 2 pages. Small edits may be made for formatting purposes.

You may choose to identify yourself, read your own story, or remain completely anonymous. Your safety and comfort are our priority.

If you are interested in sharing visual art, music, or another form of storytelling, you can submit to mail@caring-unlimited.org.

Use the online form to submit your story or email mail@caring-unlimited.org.  

You may use our optional writing guide to help organize your writing process.
You may also request help from a Caring Unlimited advocate by emailing: mail@caring-unlimited.org with: Story Support in the subject line.

*Survivors do not need to have received services from Caring Unlimited to submit a story.

view the 2024 & 2025 survivor stories project

Watch all or some of the video below for an idea of past stories submitted as well as how the performance is typically organized.