A future home for carefully shared stories about water, risk, and recovery.
FloatSwim plans to feature survivor and family stories in a way that honors what you have lived through, supports others, and protects your privacy. This page explains the approach and how to reach out in this early stage.
How Stories Will Be Treated
Stories shared with FloatSwim will never be treated as shocking content. The purpose is to offer perspective, comfort, and practical insight for others—not to relive trauma or attract clicks.
- Your consent and comfort come first.
- You will have control over what details are public or private.
- Real names and locations can be changed or omitted if you prefer.
- The focus will be on what you learned, what helped, and what you want other families and caregivers to know about water safety.
How Sharing Will Work (Future State)
As FloatSwim’s infrastructure grows, this page may offer a secure submission form with clear consent options and review steps. For now, this section outlines the planned process.
Initial contact
Families or survivors indicate interest in sharing a story, with no pressure or obligation to publish. You decide how much you want to say and when.
Guided questions
Simple questions help you decide what to share: what happened, what changed afterward, what you wish others knew, and what helped you most in the aftermath.
Review & consent
Before anything is made public, you have a chance to review how your story is presented and confirm that you still consent to sharing it in that form.
Early-Stage Contact
Because FloatSwim is in an early build phase, there is no formal submission form yet. If you feel drawn to contribute a story in the future, you can reach out by email to start a gentle, no-pressure conversation.
- You are welcome to share as much or as little as feels right.
- You can change your mind at any time—interest does not commit you to publication.
- Please avoid sharing highly identifying details in your first message.
In your message, you can simply say that you may be interested in sharing a story in the future and would like to stay informed as the process develops.
Not an Emergency or Counseling Service
Sharing or reading stories about drowning and near-drowning can bring up intense feelings. FloatSwim is not equipped to provide crisis counseling or emergency response.
- In any immediate crisis, contact local emergency services right away.
- For emotional support, seek licensed mental health professionals or grief counselors in your area.
- Local hospitals, faith communities, and support groups may offer additional resources.