The Guardian is launching a heartfelt new project to celebrate the profound connections that form when people meet at pivotal moments. We are calling on our readers to share their personal stories of friendships that blossomed precisely when they were needed most.
Friendship Forged in Shared Experience
We are looking to feature the narratives of pairs who developed deep, life-affirming bonds because a common life experience brought them together. This experience could have been shared simultaneously or lived through apart, but the understanding it fostered created an unbreakable link.
Perhaps you and a friend became parents at the same time, offering each other indispensable support through sleepless nights. Maybe you bonded with someone while navigating the grief of losing a relative or facing a new health diagnosis. Whatever the scenario – from overcoming adversity to celebrating a joyous new chapter – we want to hear how you helped each other through it.
How to Share Your Story
If you have a story about a friend who was the right person at the right time, we encourage you to tell us about it using our dedicated online form. All submissions are secure, as the form is encrypted and only The Guardian will have access to your contribution.
It is a crucial condition that all parties involved in the friendship agree to be featured. This means you must ask your friend if they are willing to take part and have their information or photograph shared publicly.
Submission Guidelines and Privacy
You must be aged 18 or over to participate. You are welcome to share your story anonymously if you prefer. The data you provide will be used solely for the purpose of this feature and any personal data will be deleted when it is no longer required.
For full details, please refer to our terms of service and privacy policy, linked within the submission form. If you encounter any issues using the form, alternative secure contact methods are available through our tips guide.
