Stories are a powerful part of advocacy. Use these worksheets to outline a personal story and how it connects to bigger-picture issues. Once you have your story, you can use it in a letter, meeting or speech.
Your Personal Story
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Challenge
What was the challenge you faced?
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Choice
What choice did you make, and why?
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Outcome
What was the outcome and what did you learn?
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Connecting Your Story
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Community
How are others in your community facing the same challenges and making similar choices? What impact is that having?
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Urgency
What will the future look like if action on your issue is not taken? What do we need to do to prevent this?
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Government Priorities
Think about the priorities of the government or political party that you are meeting with. How is your issue connected to these priorities?
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