HOPE TBI story pages exist to give anyone touched by trauma or brain injury a voice, to honor those we have lost, and to offer every reader the opportunity to better understand, relate, and see the world through the storyteller’s eyes. These stories aim to create deeper awareness, foster empathy, and educate others about the realities of trauma and brain injury.
To The Storyteller
Hello and thank you for considering www.hopetbi.com as a place to share your story. It is an honor to give voice to your journey in the way you choose to tell it. Please don’t worry about spelling or grammar; we are glad to help make those corrections for you.
We encourage you to read this entire page, as it will answer most questions about the submission process.
Who Can Submit A Story?
- Survivors
- Caregivers
- Healthcare providers
- Family members
- Friends and supporters
As long as the information shared is truthful and authentic, we welcome your submission.
Can A Story Be Submitted for Someone Who Has Passed Away?
Yes. If your loved one sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), or other significant bodily trauma, and their death was related to those injuries, you are welcome to be the voice of their story. These legacy and memory stories help honor those we have lost and preserve their experiences for others to learn from.
Ways To Submit Your Story
You may choose the format that feels most comfortable:
- Written/Typed Submission: Save your story as a PDF and email it to hopetbi4ever@gmail.com.
- Video Story: Record yourself sharing your story. We can either post the video directly or, if you prefer, transcribe it into written form for the site.
- Audio Story: Submit a voice recording (MP3 or MP4). As with video, we can post the audio itself or convert it into a written story.
You are welcome to include photos (before/after, or images meaningful to your journey) to make your story more personal and relatable.
Writing Prompts
If you’d like help getting started on your own, You may find these to be helpful:
Survivor Prompts (Questions) to help you start your story
Caregiver Prompts (Questions) to help you start your story.
These are simply guides to spark your thoughts.
Your story is yours to tell in the way that feels most authentic.
Please Note:
There is no compensation for sharing your story. I am a Survivor myself, and I saw a need for a safe, compassionate place where stories could be shared.
“E-publish,” for our purposes, simply means your story will be posted on our site, and you will be provided your own personalized link to your story.
BACK TO YOUR STORIES page
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