When our story relates to an experience where we have been hurt, abused, neglected or exploited this understandably makes it harder to convey. Particularly when this experience has been shared with nothing positive happening. The question then arises of ‘why bother’ to tell my story to the Royal Commission? This is a common obstacle for people to engage with the Royal Commission. I describe it as ‘telling my story fatigue’. For those who have chosen to tell their story to the Royal Commission, their reasons are many. Commonly, it is to have their voice heard and recognised; to share their experiences of violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation so they may not happen again to others. Many are motivated to encourage positive change – perhaps at an individual, community or societal level – to remove barriers and create understanding.
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