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Share Your Story

RE/CLAIMED

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Your Voice Has Power. Your  Story Matters.

RE/CLAIMED is a monthly digital magazine dedicated to elevating the voices of those who have rebuilt, reclaimed, and risen. We are looking for authentic stories of resilience, justice, renewal, personal transformation, and lived experience stories that speak to the heart of what it means to reclaim your life, your identity, your dreams, and your future.

Whether you are justice-impacted, a survivor, a community leader, an advocate, or someone who walked through fire and emerged renewed, your story belongs here.

What You Can Submit

Feature Stories
Deep, transformative narratives or justice-focused pieces.
Length: 1,200-1,800 words

Personal Essays
Reflections on growth, healing, or pivotal moments.
Length: 800-1,200 words

Short Reflections or Letters
Short, powerful insights or messages to the community.
Length: 400-700 words

Creative Work
Poetry, photography, artwork, or photo essays.
Text Length: 150-300 words

What We Look For
 

  • Authenticity-honest, lived experience

  • ​Clarity and purpose-a strong point or lesson

  • Connection to RE/CLAIMED themes: renewal, resilience, justice, identity, healing, community, rebuilding

  • ​Stories that inspire, challenge, or illuminate


You do not need to be a professional writer. You need a story that speaks truth.

Submission Requirements​​
 

  • All submissions must be original and unpublished.

  • Please include your name, email, and a brief 3-4 sentence bio
     

  • Attach your article as a Word document or Google Doc.

  • If submitting photos or artwork, include high-resolution images and a description.

  • If your story includes real people, please use consent or change identifying details.


What Happens After You Submit

Our editorial team reviews each submission. If your piece is selected, we will notify you and work with you on the necessary edits for publication. RE/CLAIMED is committed to honoring your voice and sharing your story with care, respect, and integrity.
 

Why Your Story Matters

Your words can shift perspectives, challenge stigma, and heal someone you may never meet. RE/CLAIMED exists to create a space where lived experience becomes knowledge, and where truth can be told without apology. 

Rights & Permission

By submitting, you confirm the work is your own and grant RE/CLAIMED permission to publish it digitally.

Ready to Share Your Story?
 

Submit your work to:
submission@reclaimedmagazine.com

Include:

  • Your full name

  • A short 2-3 sentence bio

  • Any social media handles you want included

  • Photos (optional)

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