Maggie Sawyer and Sanvers left a profound and permanent impact on so many of us. It’s often difficult to express in words just how much light, hope and strength they gave (and continue to give) us. The ‘Her Story is Our Story’ campaign is a place for those of us touched by Maggie and Sanvers to share and celebrate. If you’d like to be a part of our campaign and have your own words published, click the button below or visit our ‘Share With Us’ page.
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‘Alex and Maggie’s love story gave me a love story of my own. I fell in love with the person I’ve been so scared of showing to the world: my authentic self. I’ve found a family who accept me for who I am and they inspire me to love myself.’
Read More“Maggie’s alive in all of us. She’s a part of all of our stories and we won’t let her die. She’s made such a big impact in my life that I just can’t let go of her.”
Read More‘If Maggie Sawyer could go through everything she went through and still end up the strong, independent, bad-ass she did, I could come out to my parents. A few weeks later…I did, and a few months after that, I came out publicly.’
Read More‘Maggie Sawyer had an impact on me because she helped me…be me. When I watched her flourish and grow on Supergirl, I saw a strong woman. A woman who was outed at a young age, yet still pushed through her difficult childhood and became amazing.’
Read More‘It was so empowering seeing a woman with Maggie's backstory on screen and the fact that she actually came out so much stronger because of her experiences. For the first time I actually felt represented.’
Read More‘Once, Floriana went live and people were requesting to talk to her so I joined in on that. I talked to her a bit and told her that Maggie’s story helped me realize that who I am is nothing to be ashamed of and that it also helped me to come out. She replied with “I didn’t help you come out, YOU did that. You’re strong.”’
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