"Sharing our stories with others fosters empathy and fulfills a primal human need for connection."
- Dimple Dhabalia | Tell Me My Story
share your story
be a part of Fault Lines: a book about reckoning, repair, and reimagining a new way forward
Thank you for your interest in being part of Fault Lines — How a Legacy of Dehumanization Shaped the Battle for America’s Soul.
This book explores how our history of colonization, slavery, industrialization, and systemic dehumanization laid the foundation for the current political and cultural crises in the US, and around the world. From the rise of MAGAism and the dismantling of institutions to the moral injury, institutional betrayal, and trauma experienced by those inside systems designed to extract, control, and dehumanize.
But this isn’t just a story about collapse. It’s a story about courage, care, and the radical act of remembering and reconnecting to our humanity for a better future.
To bring this book to life, I need your help. I’m currently collecting stories from:
Civil servants and public sector professionals
Humanitarians and aid workers
Healthcare providers, educators, and other frontline helpers
Legal professionals including attorneys, judges, paralegals and others
People who have experienced vicarious trauma, moral injury, or institutional betrayal through their work
Anyone impacted by the erosion of systems like USAID, the CDC, the State Department, or other institutions once intended to serve the public good
If that sounds like you—or someone you love—I’d be honored to hear your story.
what to expect
This is a collaborative, thoughtful process designed with care and consent at every step:
Fill out the form below
Tell me a little bit about yourself and your experience. This is just an expression of interest—no commitment required.If it feels like a fit, we’ll schedule a conversation
We'll set up a 45–60 minute interview via Zoom or phone to talk through your story in a safe and respectful space.You’ll have the chance to review your story if selected
If your story is included in the book, I’ll send you a draft of how it’s written so you can review it.You choose how your story is shared
You can use your real name, a pseudonym, or remain completely anonymous. Your comfort, safety, and agency are the priority.
a note on why this matters
Fault Lines is rooted in the belief that our stories—especially those often overlooked or suppressed—hold the power to illuminate truth, shift narratives, and offer pathways toward healing. Your experience can help others feel less alone and more understood. Together, these stories will help paint a fuller picture of what it means to serve, suffer, resist, and reimagine care inside systems that were never designed with our well-being in mind.
Your voice matters. Thank you for considering being part of this work.