Sharing my Scars to Advocate for Change

Abstract

Summary Scars of Gold is the personal story of Sydney-based author Sharon Stoliar’s experience of birth trauma and how she used her voice to make herself heard and fight for change. Her biography aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of birth trauma and its long-term impacts on women and their families. The attached submission is a reflective piece of writing, giving details of Sharon’s reasons for writing a book centered on her birth experience, and her advice to others who have a story to share.