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The ICU Archive - Patient Story Submission Form

How this works:

Below, you will find 12 questions about your ICU patient experience. You can pick which ones you want to answer — as few or as many as you like.

The questions will be as follows:

1. What happened?

2. What was a moment of kindness from the ICU that you will never forget?

3. What is something you found funny in the ICU?

4. What is a small detail from your ICU experience that stands out to you? Something that might not seem important to anyone else, but has always stuck with you.

5. Did you meet anyone interesting in the ICU?

6. Did you experience anything strange or other-wordly in the ICU?

7. What part of your ICU experience do you wish you got to talk about more, but somehow never do?

8. What part of your ICU experience do you not talk about often because you think it might scare people?

9. What did you find surprising or unexpected during your recovery?

10. What was the single most helpful thing for your recovery?

11. What is a story or observation from the ICU that you have never told anyone?

12. How did your experience in the ICU change you?

You can write as much or as little as you would like to answer each question.

After you submit, there will be a short, optional section with basic questions like your age range and general location — we use this information to help readers find the stories most relevant to them.

A note before you begin:

Some of these questions may feel hard to answer. ICU memories are powerful and can bring up strong feelings. Please only answer the questions you feel ready for, and think about having someone with you — like a friend, family member, or counsellor — if you need support while you write.

If you would prefer to share your story through art, music, or another format, get in touch directly at theicuarchive@gmail.com and we will be happy to support this.