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Everyone has a story to tell
We want to help you tell yours
Our life consists of conflicts, climaxes, and conclusions. Have you grown because of your experiences? Have you felt a major turning point that changed your life for the better? Stories about post-traumatic growth focus on the positive outcomes of a trauma without denying past distress and ongoing growth.
Your story will describe how you’ve grown because of what you’ve been through. Your final piece will be between 500 and 1,500 words. But don’t worry, you don’t need to have a polished document to send us.
Our experienced editors, people like you who have survived trauma, will help you craft your story.
story submission
Publication process overview
Submittal review
We read your submission, then we send an introduction email asking you to sign our contributor agreement.
Initial feedback
After you sign and send the contributor agreement, one of the editors rereads your submission and contacts you with initial feedback.
Collaborative editing
You and the editor collaborate to craft a 500 to 1,500-word story. Editors offer guidance and support through emails, written comments, Zoom meetings, and phone calls.
Gather details
After writing the final draft and giving your story a title, you are almost ready to publish! You may send a headshot photo and a short bio for your story.
Share
We contact you with a link to your published story as soon as it is posted.
Inspire
Your story inspires growth and connection!
Open positions
Volunteer with us to help us build community around post-traumatic growth!
Operations Consultant
The operations manager is responsible for analyzing, improving, and streamlining internal workflows to enhance organizational effectiveness. They will identify inefficiencies, reduce pain points, and implement practical solutions.
UX/UI Designer
The UX/UI designer is responsible for creating a seamless and compelling digital experience for visitors to Better Because Collective’s website. This includes conducting user research, analyzing data, and refining designs to enhance engagement and usability, ultimately creating a cohesive and effective digital presence.
Story Editor
Story editors are responsible for working one-on-one with contributors to help them craft their narratives of post-traumatic growth and prepare them for publication on Better Because Collective’s website. This includes ensuring the stories align with our mission and vision, and are appropriate in structure, tone, language, and length.
Copywriter
The copywriter is responsible for communicating our mission and vision to a broader audience through our website and newsletters. This includes writing new and engaging content for both of these platforms and applying SEO best practices to drive traffic to our website, as well as ensuring existing content on our website is correct, trauma-informed, and aligned with our mission.
Share at a support group
We believe that shared experiences remind us we’re never alone. These support groups, led by our founder Becca Massie, are unstructured safe spaces to hang out, talk about our lives, form friendships, create community and get support. Use the links below to visit each group’s page on Meetup.com to learn more and sign up to attend!
The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group
An in person gathering with branches in San Francisco and Santa Clara to support one another while navigating chronic pain, illnesses, or invisible disabilities. My friend and I started this group because we know how isolating it can feel to live with chronic pain and illnesses. This group is a casual, unstructured meeting with no pressure. A safe space to share your own experiences or simply listen, where everyone is welcome.
The Bay Area OCD & Anxiety Peer Support Group
An in person gathering in San Francisco to support one another and make friends while navigating OCD, anxiety, and the ups and downs of being human. I started this group because I know how isolating it can feel to be misunderstood. This group is a low-key, no-pressure space where anybody can come for laidback conversation about their experiences or simply listen to other people’s stories. This is a safe space for honesty, connection, and support.
