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Don't worry, you're not the only one who finds this topic difficult to discuss. Language barriers, taboo topics, and complicated family histories can all make it tough to open up. But there is no denying that telling the story of your past will help you heal, move forward in life, and build connections with others. That’s why I’m writing this post about storytelling—how to do it well and how important it is for everyone. But first, let’s start with some basics. For me, storytelling is an act of sharing—about who you are and what has happened in your life. It is about sharing experiences, emotions, and reflections that can be heard or shared in different ways. Stories can come in many forms—including written, spoken words; images; music; movement; dance; and creativity. Each expression gives you (and others) a chance to connect with others around shared ideas or feelings. And the connections you make through storytelling are important for everyone—especially for people who have experienced complex traumas like sexual abuse or trafficking. This is because storytelling allows survivors to feel less alone by opening up their experiences to the world. It also helps survivors to heal by articulating their experiences in a way that allow others to understand, show compassion, and care for them. But how do you know what form your story should take? Or how much you should share? What kind of audience members should you reach out to? And how do you begin the whole process anyway? In this post, I answer these questions—along with many more—to help you think about these issues in a thoughtful way. So let’s dive right in! In order to tell your story well, it’s important to think about who it is that will benefit from hearing it. And this will impact the way you choose which parts of your story to share and with whom. Deciding who you want to tell your story to can be a tricky process because it’s not always easy to know the people you want most to hear it from. In general, storytelling is an act of sharing—so it’s easier for recipients of the story—people who need or want to hear it—to be involved early on in the process. Strategies for approaching friends and family can be a great place to start. However, you may also benefit from consulting a therapist, counselor, or professional support group as well. Still not sure who to tell? Here’s a list of people you may want to contact—and why: Friends and Family: Sharing your story with friends and family who know you well is a great first step. These are relationships that may have already been tested over time, so it’s important to choose the people you feel safest having them hear your story. When picking friends and family members, make sure they are supportive of survivors of sexual violence, trafficking, or other traumatic experiences. Professionals: For some stories it can be worthwhile to share with therapists or other professionals who are trained to work with survivors. cfa1e77820
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