Speak Stories
A home for your voice
This is a platform made for survivors of abuse, survivors of suicidal attempts, those who are experiencing any kind of mentalÂ
illness, and anyone who feels that they don’t have a voice. We welcome your voice, and we encourage you to Speak.
This is a platform made for survivors of abuse, survivors of suicidal attempts, those who are experiencing any kind of mental illness, and anyone who feels that they don’t have a voice. We welcome your voice, and we encourage you to Speak.

3rd Place Winner (20-24): Sarah C., Brooklyn, NY
3rd Place Winner (20-24) Sarah C. Meet Sarah C., 22, from Crown Heights (Brooklyn), New York! Check out Sarah’s beautiful piece and it’s accompanying write up

2nd Place Winner (20-24): Shaina Steinmentz
2nd Place Winner (20-24): Shaina Steinmentz

Strong All Along: SPEAK Contest Winner!
Speak Winner: 1st Place in 20-24 Category Meet Hudi Tsap of Melbourne Australia, this year’s FIRST place winner in the Speak Contest in the 20-24 age

Don’t Give Up
Don’t Give Up A Speak Story by Sheindy Hi, my name is Sheindy, and I’m 23 years old and suffering with my mental health. First of

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE
By Anonymous From when I was a young child, I remember feeling like I was a burden and a problem. I felt like there was something

FACING THE DARKNESS WITHIN
Part 1: In 2017 we found out I was expecting mo/di (identical) twins. It was a shock! I started going in for ultrasounds every other week,

THE TALE OF A BROKEN MIRROR
If you placed a mirror in front of meI would not know whose face looked back at meI would not know whose eyes are looking so

Meet The First Place Winner of our 1st Annual Speak Contest
Meet The First Place Winner of our 1st Annual SPEAK Contest! Enjoy the poetry of our amazing first place winner, Mina B Tiechtel .Â
Speak Submission Form
A home for your voice
Note:
We reserve the right to not publish a submission if we do not feel that it matches our safety guidelines.
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Avoid:
– Explicit language, such as well-known curse words.
– Graphic depictions of abuse or self-harm.
We want to ensure a sense of safety for all, our readers and writers. Reach out to etti@thelongshortroad.com if you have any concerns or questions regarding the above.
If you submit your story anonymously, and give us no method to contact you, we do reserve the right to not post your story due to lack of readability. We encourage you to provide an anonymous email or number to reach you on, so that there are no obstacles in the way of having your voice heard.
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Do you want to share your story, but aren’t sure how to write it? Please reach out to info@thelongshortroad.com to discuss.
