Our stories are powerful. They can change minds and call decision makers to action. Sharing your story can help solidify the importance of reproductive freedom to lawmakers, local leaders and to folks in your community.
Your Story Has Power
It can be hard to get started writing your story. Here are a few writing prompts, and we are here to support you all along the way. Contact us if you need help!
- Why is reproductive freedom important to you?
- Have you always easily accessed reproductive healthcare? What has that meant for your life?
- Have high travel and/or service costs impacted your ability to get reproductive healthcare? Has it caused you to delay seeking care, such as STI screenings, contraception, or abortion care?
- Have you had an abortion before? If so, what was your experience?
- Have you sought out abortion care or other reproductive healthcare, but were denied that care? If so, did they tell you why?
- Have you ever visited a Crisis Pregnancy Center? If so, what was your experience and why?
- What was your experience with sex education growing up? How did that impact your life?
- Have you faced stigma or other serious consequences from family, friends, and/or employers because of your reproductive decisions?
How is Your Story Shared?
Your story is your own, and we work with you to make sure you are comfortable with how it is shared. In the past, activists have shared their stories with legislators via meetings, emails, letters, and phone calls, and as testimony during a public hearing, or as a message to inspire other activists during events or on social media. They have also shared their story in an op-ed or letter to the editor in a local paper.
If you’re interested in writing a letter to the editor, use our writing guide to get started.
