“I thought I was over it. I wasn't.”
A personal story about what happens after a relationship ends — and why moving forward isn't always as quick as people expect.
Read Story →HEED COMMUNITY
Your story may be something someone else needs to hear.
There are experiences we talk about easily. And there are others that take time to put into words. If you've been through something that changed you, taught you something, or simply stayed with you, you can share it with the HEED community.
Share an experience that has had an impact on you, in whatever way feels natural to you. Your narrative can be about a challenging time, a relationship, sorrow, loneliness, seeking support, therapy, healing, or anything else that seems worthy of being expressed.
WHY IT MATTERS
One person's experience can make another person feel less alone.
People often think they're the only ones struggling with something because nobody around them talks about it.
A story can change that.
Reading about someone else's experience can help a person recognise something they have been feeling themselves. It can make a difficult conversation feel a little less frightening. And sometimes, it can give someone the courage to look for support.
HEED's SHARE space is built for exactly that — bringing real experiences, stories and conversations around emotional wellbeing into the open.
You don't need to have everything figured out.
- Your story doesn't need a perfect ending.
- It doesn't need to teach a lesson.
- It doesn't need to sound inspirational.
- It just needs to be your experience, in your own words.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Before you share
We want this to be a space where people can speak honestly while also feeling respected and protected.
You choose what you share
If you prefer, your story can be published with a first name, initials, a chosen name, or anonymously.
Please don't include information that could identify another person without their permission.
Keep it personal and respectful
Tell us about your own experience. We welcome honest stories about difficult experiences, relationships, emotional wellbeing, therapy and personal growth.
We don't publish content that attacks, threatens, harasses or exposes another person.
We review submissions
Every story goes through a review before it is published. Our team may contact you if we need to clarify something, remove identifying information or confirm that you are comfortable with the final version.
Submitting a story does not guarantee publication.
We may edit for clarity
We may make small changes to spelling, grammar, length or formatting so the story is easier to read. We won't change the meaning of your experience.
STORY SPOTLIGHT
Stories from the HEED community
Different people experience difficult moments in different ways. Some stories are about relationships. Others are about grief, loneliness, work, family, asking for help or finding a way through a difficult period.
“I was getting everything done. I just wasn't feeling okay.”
One person's experience of keeping up with work while quietly struggling with the pressure and hidden burnout.
Read Story →“I had no idea who I could speak with.”
A story about reaching out for the first time and what made that conversation possible without fear of judgment.
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Story titles and examples are drawn from real, consented HEED community experiences.
Someone else's story might be the one that makes you feel understood.
Read experiences from people who have chosen to share theirs.