Vulnerability is a strength.
Together, with empathy, we conquer stigma and shame.
FIRSTListen
Hear my story first.
SECONDAnswer
Record your voice or write it out.
THIRDYou decide
Choose how it's shared.
I'll go first.
Press play to hear my story. Then tap Audio or Text to share yours.
What you can share about
Mental health. Mental illness. Substance abuse. Addiction. Family struggles. Or any shame or stigma you've carried.
Pick one question
AWhat's something you've carried alone that you wish someone knew?
BWhen did you feel most alone, and what helped you feel less alone?
CWhat's the story you've been afraid to tell?
How it's shared — your choice
1
Private — project use onlyMay be used in the Not Alone project, but never posted online. Your name stays private.
2
Public — anonymousCan be shared publicly without your name.
3
Public — first name and last initialCan be shared publicly with your first name and last initial, like "Mike R."
By choosing, you confirm you're 18 or older and give permission to use your story in the Not Alone project. Stories may be lightly edited for spelling, grammar and length. Your words and meaning stay the same.