Share Your Cultural Awakening Story
Has a TV show, song, or book ever inspired a major change in your life? Maybe Sex and the City gave you the courage to leave a bad relationship, or a punk band’s lyrics convinced you to quit drinking. We’d love to hear your story for a feature in the Guardian’s Saturday magazine.
### How to Share
You can submit your experience using the form below or by emailing cultural.awakening@theguardian.com.
– You must be 18 or older to participate.
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### Tell Us Your Story
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How did pop culture change your life? (Be as detailed as possible)
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