It is important to ensure you have a support system in place to deal with any issues which may arise during and after the storytelling process. Telling your story may be an emotional experience as you revisit past experiences.
#Tell your story full
Nameĭo you want to use your full name, first name only or a make-up name ? Anonymousĭo you want to remain anonymous? Do you want to use an alias? Emotions You do not have to tell all of your story and you don’t have to answer questions you do not want to answer. There may be aspects of your story that you wish to keep private. It is always best to think about your boundaries prior to telling your story. Will your story include other people? Do you need to seek their permission prior to telling your story? Will publishing the story affect them? Boundaries You are the expert (Suicide Prevention Australia, 2017). Share your story from your own view point. Have you shared your personal stories with others – it is better to share first with people you trust before going public. Once your story is out in the public domain then there is no going back. Publishing the story online may cause you to be opened to judgements and feel overwhelmed. You will need to consider the exposure that the story will bring to you. If you have been asked to share your personal story consider how it will be used and for what purpose. However, there are major factors you should consider before sharing your story: PurposeĬonsider why you want to share your personal story, for example, is it to inform and educate others? Is it to share what has been helpful to you?
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Letting people know of your experiences can be rewarding, as well as contribute to destigmatise societal stigma in mental health.
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“Stories have the power to change the decisions people make… inspire people to learn" (Suicide Prevention Australia, 2017). Whether you are a person with experience of a mental health issue and/or families and carers of someone with a mental health issue, you may at some point want to share your experiences/recovery journey with others.