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ABOUT

Who Am I?

At 18, I was diagnosed with clinical depression. Rather than relying on medication, I decided to embark on a journey to understand and heal myself. I thought, There must be a reason for all this, right? I wasn’t content to just mask the symptoms—I wanted to uncover the root.

 

What I didn’t realize was that my healing process would extend far beyond just me. It would reach into something much deeper—into the collective wounds of our shared history. Through this journey, I discovered that I wasn’t just healing myself; I was healing the wound of colonization—a wound that stretches back thousands of years, shaping the world we live in today.

Over time, we’ve been conditioned to forget our connection to the land, to our communities, and to each other. We’ve been taught to believe in a narrative of powerlessness, to think that change is impossible and that unity is just a dream. This story takes so much energy to sustain, but who wrote it?

 

I believe it’s time we reclaim our stories and chart a new path forward—a path where we move from surviving to thriving, where we remember who we truly are and the power we have when we come together.

 

My Mission: Healing Through Story and Connection

How do I contribute to this shift?

By telling stories. I’m passionate about sharing expansive, transformative stories—especially those of people who dare to step outside the conventional paradigm and redefine what’s possible. These are the stories of people reclaiming their power, their connection, and their purpose. I believe in the power of storytelling to heal, to inspire, and to build community.

By deepening my relationship with the land. I often say, This is all that matters. Our home—the Earth—has been calling us to remember our connection to her. She is patient, but persistent. And she won’t stop until we hear her call. It’s up to us to listen, to reconnect, and to act.

 

How You Can Be Part of the Community Garden

This journey is not mine alone—it’s collective. And I would love for you to be a part of it. Here are a few ways to join the movement:

I’m a storyteller at heart. If you have a story to share or an idea you’d like to collaborate on, let’s connect! I would love to interview you, share your voice, and amplify your message.

Contribute to the garden. Have a resource, an idea, or a vision for something that could nurture this community? Let me know! Together, we can grow this garden of ideas.

1:1 Sessions: If you’re curious about starting your own decolonization journey, I offer donation-based 1:1 sessions. I’ll help you explore where to begin, how to heal, and how to reconnect with your deeper purpose.

 

 

©2025 by Hannah Riley

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