However, it's essential to acknowledge the challenges and limitations of survivor stories and awareness campaigns. Survivors may face significant barriers to sharing their experiences, including trauma, stigma, and fear of retaliation. Additionally, campaigns can be criticized for tokenizing survivors or exploiting their stories for publicity.

Ethical storytelling requires a strict set of guidelines, often summarized by the principle: Nothing about us without us.

: Weekly focus areas guide the movement from the "Roots of the Movement" to "Envisioning the Future".