It’s been said that personal stories are most persuasive and compelling tools to bridge political divides. It’s easy to ignore editorials, or cling to alternative facts. Sharing our stories may be the best way to change people’s minds. @Aimee Liu wrote about this recently - check out her stack MFA Lore “”What Can You Write That Will Make A Difference?” (Mar 1)
I think that's true, Lisa. Stories are powerful--probably the most impactful thing next to having one's own circumstances change (e.g. I've seen parents re-think their views on protections for trans kids when it's their *own* kid dealing with suicidal ideation).
I will definitely check out Aimee Liu's piece--thanks!
And a P.S. re. storytelling @Lisa Maguire and @Aimee Liu :
Over on BlueSky, I’m trying to get some momentum for a nationwide night of storytelling. Let me know what you think: "Seems https://themoth.org/ is still on X (not here on BlueSky) 😭 but an idea for them: how about a night where people in 100 cities all tackle the theme: HACKED BY DOGE. Lighthearted Moth tales like mine https://soundcloud.com/kate-gace-walton were fun back in the day but now we need storytelling to make plain THE PAIN of this moment."
It’s been said that personal stories are most persuasive and compelling tools to bridge political divides. It’s easy to ignore editorials, or cling to alternative facts. Sharing our stories may be the best way to change people’s minds. @Aimee Liu wrote about this recently - check out her stack MFA Lore “”What Can You Write That Will Make A Difference?” (Mar 1)
I think that's true, Lisa. Stories are powerful--probably the most impactful thing next to having one's own circumstances change (e.g. I've seen parents re-think their views on protections for trans kids when it's their *own* kid dealing with suicidal ideation).
I will definitely check out Aimee Liu's piece--thanks!
And a P.S. re. storytelling @Lisa Maguire and @Aimee Liu :
Over on BlueSky, I’m trying to get some momentum for a nationwide night of storytelling. Let me know what you think: "Seems https://themoth.org/ is still on X (not here on BlueSky) 😭 but an idea for them: how about a night where people in 100 cities all tackle the theme: HACKED BY DOGE. Lighthearted Moth tales like mine https://soundcloud.com/kate-gace-walton were fun back in the day but now we need storytelling to make plain THE PAIN of this moment."