Thank you for joining us! Your story will help us create a full picture of the importance of Social Security to celebrate and share with others. If you would like some ideas how to get started, here are a few simple questions for you (or for a family member or friend) to think about before filling out the form below:

• Why did you receive Social Security?
• Do you remember when you first found out you were eligible for Social Security benefits?
• Tell me a little bit about yourself at that time. How old were you? Where did you live? Were you working?
• Did Social Security prevent a bad situation from getting worse?
• What did Social Security give you the opportunity to do that otherwise would not have happened?
• Who else benefitted? Spouse? Children? Grandchildren? The community? The world?
• Do you remember what life was like before Social Security? Does your family have shared memories about that time?

There are 4 ways you can share your story.
1. Upload a video (less than 3 minutes in length) and use the form below to send us a link to the video (copy and paste it in the box below). Fill in the required information.
2. Fill out the form below and include your story (400 words or less) in the box below.
3. Send a hard copy of your story in regular mail to: Social Security Stories
Project, Frances Perkins Center, PO Box 281, Newcastle, ME 04553
4. Phone in your story by calling toll-free: 1-800-335-2082.