Inspired by an incredibly moving and surprising stand up performance by comedian Hannah Gadsby, I'm creating an art piece. To do so, I want to include stories about your life experiences and struggles, specifically folks who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Doesn't have to be long (a paragraph or two is fine!) and it doesn't have to be perfect (stream of thought is great.) My intention is to use your words as part of my artwork but also include your full submission (with permission and with or without credit per your wishes) as an accompaniment to the artwork.
Thank you for curing the world, one story at a time.
To participate, please fill out the form below. Your submission is not a guarantee that it will be used but your story and privacy will always be honored.
And if you haven't watched Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special "Nanette"... grab some tissues. This special is part stand up comedy and part heart-wrenching truths and raw emotions.
WARNING: "Nanette" contains sensitive subject material about violence (both sexual and physical) and hatred against LGBTQIA+ folks.
The only requirements for this form are 1) to tell your story the way you need to tell it and 2) give consent to use it as part of an art piece. Your story can be structured any way you want, it just needs to be at least a few sentences long. You can remain as anonymous as you'd like, no other personal information is required but I'm happy to include author credit and additional information if requested on the form.