An Evening of Powerful Storytelling

True stories written and shared by survivors of domestic violence in their own words.

Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:00- 7:30PM
McDougal Orchards
201 Hanson Ridge Rd., Springvale.

know before you go

• The Survivor Stories Project event is free and open to the public.

• All stories for this year’s project have been collected. Contact us for information about other ways to share your story, including the 2026 Survivor Stories Project.

• Doors open at 5:00 PM. Program will begin at 6:00 PM.

• Light refreshments will be available during the welcome hour.

• The venue is inside, but not heated. Please dress comfortably for the evening.

• Free parking is available on site.

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Story Collection

The deadline to submit a story for our 2025 Survivor Stories Project has passed.

You may submit your story any time for the 2026 Survivor Stories Project or, potentially, use in awareness-raising campaigns during the year. An advocate will contact you upon receipt of your story.

your story matters. Your words have power!

Caring Unlimited collects stories written by survivors of abuse* to be read at our Survivor Stories Project performance during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

If you would like to participate by submitting a story, you may write in whatever format you choose (essay, a poem, in stream-of-consciousness style, etc). Please keep your story length around 1 to not more than 2 pages. Small edits may be made to ensure length and that no identifying information is included.

You may choose to identify yourself, read your own story, or remain completely anonymous. Your safety and comfort are our priority.

Use the online form to submit your story or email it to natasha@caring-unlimited.org.  

You may use our optional writing guide to help organize your writing process.
You may also request help from a Caring Unlimited advocate by emailing: mail@caring-unlimited.org with: Story Support in the subject line.

*Survivors do not need to have received services from Caring Unlimited to submit a story.

view the 2024 survivor stories project

Watch all or some of the video below for an idea of past stories submitted as well as how the performance is typically organized.