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Share Your Story

Be part of shaping Whales in the Sky.

 

We believe stories change everything.

 

If you are someone who was diagnosed as autistic later in life or came to understand yourself as autistic outside of a formal diagnosis, we invite you to share your story with us.

 

Your words, your journey, your truth can help shape the heart of Whales in the Sky, from the emotional visuals in the film to the educational materials we are building to support others around the world.

 

We’re gathering both qualitative (personal stories, reflections, emotional language) and quantitative (age of diagnosis, access to support, global region, etc.) information to build a fuller, more human picture of what late discovery can feel like.​

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What You Can Share

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You’re welcome to tell us as little or as much as you’d like. Some guiding questions might include:

 

  • How old were you when you were diagnosed (or when you first realized you might be autistic)?

  • What were the signs or experiences that made you question or discover this part of yourself?

  • What were the emotional or social impacts of this realization?

  • What do you wish others understood about your experience?

  • Are there any metaphors, images, or symbols that have helped you make sense of your journey?

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    We may pull from your responses to inspire scenes, characters, and educational moments in Whales in the Sky.

    Share Your Story

    We will never share your email or add you to a list. We may contact you only if your story is selected for direct quoting.


    If you prefer to remain fully anonymous, you can leave this blank.

    Optional Prompts:


    • How did you come to realize you were autistic?

    • What barriers or delays did/do you face?

    • What helped (or would have helped) you feel understood?

    • What did/does it feel like emotionally?

    • Are there any metaphors, colors, images, music, words, or symbols that helped you make sense of your journey?


    Disclaimer:
    Your story is being submitted voluntarily and will only be used to inform the creative direction and educational development of Whales in the Sky. By submitting this form, you agree that:

     

    • Your words will not be directly quoted, published, or featured in media without your separate, explicit written permission.
    • The creative team may draw inspiration from common themes across shared stories to inform metaphorical visuals or emotional storytelling moments.
    • Submissions do not guarantee inclusion in the final film or materials.
    • The WITS team is not responsible for any identifying information you choose to share. Please submit only what you are comfortable disclosing.
    • This form is not monitored by licensed mental health professionals, and we do not provide emergency or therapeutic services.

     

     
    Whales in the Sky is an artistic and educational project guided by our community-centered values of representation, dignity, intersectionality, and emotional truth. Thank you for contributing to something meaningful.
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