Survivor-led storytelling serves multiple critical functions:
, which has contributed to a 40% reduction in drunk driving deaths since 1980. Reducing Stigma : In mental health, sharing lived experiences—such as for Primary Progressive Aphasia Data was the king, and statistics were the
: For many survivors, such as those of domestic or sexual violence, sharing their story through campaigns like RISE or the Survivor Stories Project can be a form of reclaiming their voice. Data was the king
For decades, social movements relied on picket signs, pamphlets, and policy papers. Data was the king, and statistics were the currency of change. Yet, a spreadsheet showing the number of domestic violence incidents in a county, or a bar graph charting the rise of cyberbullying among teens, rarely opened a wallet or changed a law. Facts inform the brain, but stories move the heart. but stories move the heart.