Share your story

Your story, in your own words.

Whatever happened in that room belongs to you. We're not going to interview you, rewrite you, or ask you to make sense of it. You tell us what you're ready to tell — in writing or as a recording — and we'll take it from there.

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Answer a short survey

Hosted on Tally — a few questions about who you are to keep things anonymous, then space for your story. Answer as many or as few questions as you like.

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Write it, or record it

Type your story directly into the survey, or upload a voice or video recording if that feels easier. No interviews — just you, at your own pace.

3

We review, you approve

We lightly proofread for spelling and grammar only. Your words and meaning stay entirely your own.

Continue to story survey ↗

You'll be taken to an external page hosted on Tally to complete your submission. Your story will be published anonymously — no names, no identifying details. If you'd like your story removed after publication, email theicuarchive@gmail.com.

Questions you can choose to answer

You don't have to answer all of them — or any particular one. Pick the questions you want to respond to and leave the rest blank.

"What happened?"
Tell us as much or as little as you want.
"What was a moment of kindness from the ICU that you will never forget?"
"What is something you found funny in the ICU?"
"What is a small detail from your ICU experience that stands out to you? Something that might not seem important to anyone else, but has always stuck with you."
"Did you meet anyone interesting in ICU?"
"Did you experience anything strange or other-worldly in the ICU?"
"What part of your ICU experience do you wish you got to talk about more, but somehow never do?"
"What part of your ICU experience do you not talk about often because you think it might scare people?"
"What did you find surprising or unexpected during your recovery?"
"What was the single most helpful thing for your recovery?"
"What is a story or observation from the ICU that you have never told anyone?"
"How did your experience in the ICU change you?"

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at theicuarchive@gmail.com