SHARE YOUR WRITTEN STORY
Thinking of sharing your video story about growing up with CDV? Sharing is one of the most effective ways to overcome the lifelong impact, so talking about your experience will itself be healing.
Once you record your story, submitting it should take no more than 3 minutes. The simple instructions below will guide you step by step. If you run into any snags, reach out to info@cdv.org.
STORY SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Not Sure What to Talk About in your Video? Here are the key things:
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- What was it like to grow up witnessing domestic violence (CDV)?
- As a child, what did you call your experiences of growing up in that home? Does having a name for it now (Childhood Domestic Violence or CDV) help you in any way?
- How has CDV impacted your physical health, emotional wellbeing, behaviors, and/or relationships?
- Do you believe experiencing CDV has made you “less than”…or “more than”?
- Have you been able to overcome the impact? How? Or are you currently on your journey of healing? Did someone (THE ONE) step in for you?
- What is your life (job, hobbies, relationships, physical health, mental health) like?
- What words of advice or inspiration would you give to others who faced CDV?
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Submitting Your Story:
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- Complete the brief form below – fields marked with an asterisk are required
- Include an email address where we can email your confirmation when your story has been approved and is live
- Click the “Add File” button at the bottom of the form in the File Upload, select your story file on your computer or phone, the click “Submit”