Growing up in broken family wasn’t a bed of roses. I hate to say this, but I could almost see his invisible scars even though he tried to hide it well. If only I could hug him and told him that I understood and he didn’t have to explain, let alone apologised. Today he apologised for his disappearing acts. Then, he “disappeared” on his birthday yesterday. It pained me when someone very dear told me recently that he’s worried living alone with no friend at his age. And in this instance, I am writing down their stories… But being observant person that I am, it is quite easy to observe and learn about them and bits and pieces of their life.īehind their smiles there are stories to tell, tears being shed, loneliness being conquered and continuous struggles of finding the meaning of this life.Įveryone of us has a story to tell, if only we take time to listen. I learn a lot from them and their stories. Their presence in my life are blessings indeed. It’s just that I’ve written it all out for everyone to read.īut I know a few whose life stories would drive me to tears of sadness and then laughing my ass off next.Īnd I have been listening to these exceptional individuals and their fascinating story about where they came from and their journey to be where they are now. And I am sure many out there have gone through lot worse than I did. I shared my stories without being asked to. And surely I have my own way of telling my stories which aren’t exactly unique or amazing in anyway. But you do have power, and a lot more than you might realise! Speaking up about your experiences, and about what’s important to you, is an easy and effective way to create change, start conversations and connect with the people around you.MY recent post about my humble abode Duncan Cottage triggered me to write about this topic. Why sharing your story is importantīeing young can sometimes be frustrating, especially if you feel like you have no power. You can sign up to be a volunteer and share your experience in our videos or with the media, or you could jump on to one of our forums and share anonymously. ReachOut has a few different ways to help you start talking. Maybe you’d prefer to put it in writing and share it online, or to record it on a podcast. You might be happiest doing it sitting down with your best friend, your mum or dad, or a relative you look up to. There’s no right way to tell your story – it’s yours to tell, so share it in the way that works best for you. If you ask directly for what you want, you’re more likely to get it. If you want the person/people you’re sharing with to do something, remember to make this clear.
Take people on a journey so that they can feel and understand things from your perspective. Know what you want to say and how you want to say it, and you’ll be in a good place to succeed. Practise, practise, practise! As with most things in life, practise makes everything easier.Acknowledging this will help you to tackle your nerves and to use that energy in a positive way. Understand that sharing your story is a scary thing to do – whether you’re speaking to one person or a hundred.Here are some tips and tricks to help you get started: If you feel the need to get personal stuff off your chest, find someone you trust to share it with and give yourself as much time as you need. If you’re nervous, try to think beforehand about what you’d like to say, or bang out a draft before you hit ‘post’. The most important thing is that you feel safe and comfortable with however you choose to do it.
There’s a tonne of ways to share your story.
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