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Purpose Behind Finding Eden
About The Founder
About The Founder
About The Founder
M. Rae | Founder of Finding Eden + Voices of Strength
I didn’t grow up with access to therapy. In fact, for most of my life, I didn’t even know what emotional safety felt like. I was disowned at 15, living on my own by 17, and by 19, I had moved to California searching for a fresh start—but instead, I found myself in cycles of survival: a
M. Rae | Founder of Finding Eden + Voices of Strength
I didn’t grow up with access to therapy. In fact, for most of my life, I didn’t even know what emotional safety felt like. I was disowned at 15, living on my own by 17, and by 19, I had moved to California searching for a fresh start—but instead, I found myself in cycles of survival: abuse, homelessness, trauma, and a silence so heavy it nearly swallowed me whole.
I’ve survived domestic violence, sexual assault, chronic depression, and years of unprocessed pain. I’ve lived through experiences that left deep scars—and I’ve spent over a decade trying to find my way back to myself without the tools or support systems that so many take for granted. Traditional therapy was never accessible to me. I couldn’t afford it, and at times, I didn’t feel safe in clinical spaces. But I learned something through that process: healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. For me, it started with movement. Dance was my sanctuary—my only way of expressing what I couldn’t yet speak. And that’s what led me to create Finding Eden.
About The Founder
About The Founder
Finding Eden is a community built from lived experience, not textbooks. It exists because I know what it’s like to feel completely alone in your pain, to have no roadmap, and to desperately need a place that just gets it.
This space isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about giving people the freedom to explore healing in ways that speak to them—
Finding Eden is a community built from lived experience, not textbooks. It exists because I know what it’s like to feel completely alone in your pain, to have no roadmap, and to desperately need a place that just gets it.
This space isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about giving people the freedom to explore healing in ways that speak to them—whether that’s through somatic movement, trauma-informed coaching, support groups, journaling, or simply being in community with others who understand. At Finding Eden, there is an option for everyone. It’s a place where you can come as you are, discover what helps you reconnect with yourself, and find genuine support when you need it most.
About The Founder
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Imagine a space where survivors of trauma, mental health struggles, and personal hardship can come together to heal. A space where they can reclaim their stories, find strength, and learn the tools they need to move forward. This is our vision at Finding Eden, and we’re inviting you to be a part of it.
We are in the early
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Imagine a space where survivors of trauma, mental health struggles, and personal hardship can come together to heal. A space where they can reclaim their stories, find strength, and learn the tools they need to move forward. This is our vision at Finding Eden, and we’re inviting you to be a part of it.
We are in the early stages of building Finding Eden, an organization dedicated to offering healing workshops, mindfulness programs, and community support to those who need it most. While we don't have a permanent location yet, we're taking the first step: we’re planning our very first wellness workshop in 2025 — and we need your help to make it happen!
How Your Donation Will Help:
- $25 will provide materials for wellness activities and art therapy sessions.
- $50 will support a practitioner’s time to lead a healing workshop.
- $100 will fund essential resources for participants, including wellness kits, printed guides, and safe space setup.
- $500 will contribute to organizing a wellness event, covering venue costs, event marketing, and event logistics.
By donating today, you are investing in the growth of a future where healing, community, and empowerment thrive. We can’t do this without you, and we are deeply grateful for any support you can offer.