StoryShare

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2021 StoryShare

Listen to Blanche's song
July 12, 2021 - This song, "I Want Out", is written and performed by a survivor, Blanche. She submitted this to MOCSA's StoryShare project in 2020.

Listen to Trish's story
April 26, 2021 - "The MOCSA organization gives a voice to people like me and allows us to turn the pain into a positive impact in our community." Trish Mitchell is MOCSA's Community Luncheon Keynote Speaker.

Listen t o Megan's story
April 20, 2021 - "I am constantly in awe of the amazing justice impacted survivors who make themselves vulnerable to speak up against sexual violence. " Megan is the PREA Coordinator at KCSDV. Listen as she talks about her role and the importance of sexual safety during incarceration.

Listen to Lin's story
April 4, 2021 - "It’s an honor for me to help someone know they are not alone, not crazy, not overreacting, and definitely not deserving of what happened to them." Lin is a MOCSA therapist. Listen as she shares bits of her journey that influence how she shows up when listening to survivors.

2020 StoryShare - click to listen to previous stories

Submit a Story!

MOCSA StoryShare is a new storytelling project for anyone who has been inspired or impacted by MOCSA’s mission. Selected stories will be housed on our website and shared on social media beginning in April as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and will continue throughout the year. Our SAAM theme is "My Moment. Our Momentum." By acknowledging the individual experiences that inspire growth and propel the anti-violence movement, we can build a community where survivors are believed and supported, perpetrators are held accountable, and everyone is safer.

Storytellers are invited share personal moments in which they were moved to action, saw or experienced culture change, or changed an idea or belief about sexual violence. See a list of prompts for ideas and inspiration.

Accepted formats include audio, video, writing, visual art, graphics, or photography. Stories/content will be shared on various media outlets including, but not limited to website, email, and social media platforms.

Accepted story formats:

Audio or video = 3 minutes max
Written = 600 words max
Visual art, graphics, or photography

Participation Guidelines:

Relevance to MOCSA's mission, SAAM, and/or My Moment. Our Momentum.
Original work only – no reproductions.
No graphic descriptions or nudity.

Submit content for consideration using the form below. We will notify participants if they have been selected for inclusion in the project.