When I read personal stories to put into the Helpful Living Magazine, oftentimes people are uncertain of what they should write about. One of the reasons is because they are nervous and don’t know where to begin. Telling your story can be a challenge, and even quite scary. You don’t know how others will take it and most importantly you want to make sure you write the right things. Opening up causes one to be vulnerable. It’s like telling the world about your personal story…and for the most part, it is! Which in my eyes can be scary yet rewarding. That is why it’s important to be clear about what you want to write about. Most importantly you want to be ready.

3 Reasons To Tell Your Story

It is therapeutic. Telling your story can help you because it allows you to relive the moments and process how things happened. When telling your story you will be surprised at how far you have come, and also what you have learned through the process. Writing about some of the past events may be triggering and may force you to take a break from writing, however, getting it out is the goal.
It brings hope. When people read stories it gives hope. Especially if the story is relatable, it can help someone know they too can get through it. This is critical and one of the reasons why I am adamant about having personal stories in the magazine. When people have hope it allows them to pursue whatever goals they have and know their situation can get better.
Not alone. That is one of the critical things I want people to know, especially when it comes to mental health. Being in your thoughts and not certain of how people perceive you can be a lonely place. Not talking about your problems or having an outlet can also make you feel lonely, so when someone reads about another person’s story, it can help in knowing they are not the only one going through this journey alone.

I admire anyone that takes the first step in telling their story. It’s quite awesome and I must say, it’s critical to not tell your story once but to continue to tell your story on as many platforms as possible. The more you tell your story the better you will be about telling it. Also, you have a chance of helping more people who are in dire need of knowing about your journey.

So go ahead. Tell your story. If you are looking for a platform, be sure to reach out to us at info@helpfullivingmag.com. We are constantly looking for contributors. Who knows, your story might be the reason someone decides to get help!