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About You

Story (1,000 words max)*
Tell us the story. Make sure who, when, what, where, why, how is covered to the best of your ability. Write up to 1,000 words in any form (prose, poetry, etc) or provide your video link below. If you have any issues with your file, you can send an attachment/video link directly to hi@theseadproject.org.

Themes*
What themes apply to your story? Check all that apply. If you’re unsure or don’t see it on this list, explain it in ‘Other’.
1.5Love, Joy, HappinessChildhoodDreamsHealing, Trauma, Mental HealthWarImmigrationDeportationRefugeeDisplacementLabor/Re-Education CampOther

Visuals
Please attach an image that relates to the submitted story. This can be anything that is visual that you feel complements the story. Such as photo, artwork, artifact, etc. Requirements: Must be high resolution in JPG, PNG, PDF only. Size limit is 500MB. If you do not have access to scan a digital copy, SEAD is happy to do so but you must be able to mail it or stop by our office: ATTN: SEAD 1007 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411. If you have any issues with uploading your file or if your file is too big, you can send an attachment/file link directly to hi@theseadproject.org.

Identity
What do you identify as? Check all that apply.
HmongKhmer/CambodianLaoVietKarenSoutheast AsianMultiethnic (more than 1 ethnicity)Multiracial (more than 1 race)Other

Privacy*
Would you like your name changed?*
YesNo

Would you like your identity to be kept confidential?*
YesNo

Is the story about you?*
YesNo

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Submission Terms & Conditions*
I have read the terms and conditions and agree with my story being published and shared with the general public.

Note: All submitted stories are subject to review and selected by a set criteria through our editorial process. Stories that violate and incite hate, fear, sexism, racism, homophobia, etc will not be accepted. Please read instructions and terms & conditions carefully before submitting your story.