Submit To Survivors.org’s Poetry Passion Project for Survivors

Creative and expressive writing can be a powerful way for survivors to process their emotions and share their story. As we’ve seen from our Trauma-Informed Writing Workshops, writing can be an important tool for many survivors.

This project creates a safe, supportive sanctuary for trauma survivors to express their suppressed emotions, unspoken feelings, and bottled-up experiences. We aim to provide a platform for survivors of violence and trauma to find catharsis through creative writing and art. Our project encompasses centers a curated anthology featuring poetry and stories from survivors, amplifying their voices and promoting empathy. By sharing the stories of trauma survivors, we aim to cultivate a compassionate community that values togetherness, resilience, and healing.

• All writing must be original

• Survivors from every walk of life can submit poetry pieces, short stories, or short prose

• Your work can be about anything, but we are focusing on your creative expression as a survivor, emotions and catharsis

• Word limit: approximately 500 words

• Maximum of three submissions per participant

• Even though it won't be possible to include everything submitted, we will try our best to include as many of your submissions as possible

• There will be a review process

Please submit your writing below. If you have any questions, please email poetrysubmission@pavingtheway.net. 

Submissions will be curated into a Survivor Anthology to raise funds for Survivors.org, the survivor support website launched by PAVE, which will be relaunching this year. By submitting, you consent to having your submission published in this anthology. All submissions are subject to review by PAVE staff, and all writing must be original submissions. You will receive information from PAVE about whether or not we choose your submission for publication. We thank everyone for their submissions!