10/29/2026
WHAT THE HECC? — YOUR WARRIOR STORY
Your story. Your strength. One step at a time. Piano Piano
Have you faced trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, alcohol addiction, fentanyl addiction, or another difficult chapter? Share how you found the resourcefulness to keep putting one step in front of the other—and you could win a $100 gift basket.
Your story can reflect courage, loyalty, respect, or growth, guided by our principles of humility, evaluation, choice, and commitment. Share only what you feel comfortable sharing.
Enter your story
Visit us to submit your story. You can share your own journey or nominate someone else’s inspiring story. Stories about another person require verification before publication.
You may submit an unpublished story, which the page says is protected under NDA, or choose to share a story that may be featured on the website, in books, or in print. Review the page’s authorization and privacy information when submitting.
Four seasonal drawings
There are four drawings each year, tied to the equinoxes and solstices. Entries are due two weeks before each drawing; check the submission page for current dates and details.
Every step forward counts. Your story could inspire someone else.
See the submission page for complete contest, eligibility, and privacy details.