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WRB Healing. Creativity. Connection. When Roses Bloom

Our Story

Why We Bloom

When Roses Bloom grew out of lived experience, vulnerability, and the decision to build what many people never had.

Healing was not linear, and it was not always safe. What began as personal survival grew into a community-rooted mission to make connection, creativity, and support more accessible.

The Story So Far

From personal survival to shared healing.

The Beginning

Adversity without a roadmap.

When Roses Bloom began with lived experiences rooted in adversity—growing up in unstable environments, navigating abandonment, trauma, and identity without consistent support systems. Healing was not linear, and it was not always safe.

The Turning Point

Expression became connection.

What started as a personal coping mechanism—writing, creating, and self-expression—became something bigger. Through storytelling and vulnerability, connection found its way in. That connection became community.

The Mission

Safe and inclusive spaces.

To create safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can heal, express themselves, and build meaningful connections without judgment.

The Vision

A global healing network.

To grow When Roses Bloom into a global healing network—impacting communities through accessible mental health support, creative expression, and culturally aware programming.

Founder

Dez Durden

As the founder of When Roses Bloom, Dez uses both lived experiences and professional background to create spaces where healing feels possible and authenticity feels welcome.

  • Behavioral Therapist
  • Published author and poet
  • Pageant titleholder
  • Global mental health advocate
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What Guides the Work

People need people.

That belief shapes every event, partnership, and program. The work is not about polished answers. It is about creating spaces where people can breathe, process, create, and feel less alone while doing it.

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