Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Grad student uses animation to create an online community for abuse survivors

Nitya Mehrotra uses her skills as an animator to create more than just art—she’s building a community. The Chicago grad student is the founder of an online platform called “Stories by Strangers” that supports the physically and mentally abused. Mehrotra, 23, created the safe space for abuse survivors to anonymously share their struggles and trauma. It’s an outlet to help others with similar stories that also provides resources for those still coping. According to the site, over 2,000 stories have been submitted via email since 2023. Mehrotra, who uses the pronouns she and they, collaborates with people who submit their Read More

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