The Back Story

Hello, I'm Neema, the founder of The Family Garden. I’m excited to introduce you to a place that is deeply personal to me—a sanctuary dedicated to strengthening the bonds within families. Whether you're just starting to grow, finding your way, or flourishing, The Family Garden offers the support you need to thrive.

At the core of The Family Garden is Spiritual Gardening, a nurturing practice where love, joy, and peace are cultivated. Here, we create a safe and supportive space for both individual and collective growth. It’s about fostering harmony, discovering purpose, and finding meaning in our shared journey through life.

My own path to The Family Garden began with a deep desire for connection—with myself, my family, and the world around me. Growing up, I often felt isolated and misunderstood by adults, thereby seeking salvage amongst my peer groups. My search for validation led me through many challenges in my teenage years—anxiety, insecurity, and even an eating disorder. It was a difficult but necessary journey, marked by struggles with self-doubt and a longing for something more.

This journey led me to explore alternative therapies and seek guidance from spiritual mentors. Through their support, I began to unravel the patterns of my past, finding healing and ultimately discovering my true purpose.

As an educator, I’ve witnessed the struggles families face—rifts between parents and children, each burdened by their own challenges. I believe it’s never too late to heal, to bridge gaps between generations, and to create a future filled with love and genuine connection.

Join us in planting the seeds of transformation. Let’s nurture a Family Garden where compassion blossoms, understanding deepens, and every member flourishes. Ultimately, it’s the love we share and the memories we build that define our true legacy.

Hello, my name is Viktoria, the partner founder of The Family Garden and I take this moment to share with you my phoenix-rising journey of empowerment and renewal.

In the tapestry of my life, there's a chapter that speaks volumes about resilience, empowerment, and the power of the human spirit. It's a tale of navigating through the darkest of nights to emerge into a new dawn of self-discovery and healing.

Imagine a young soul, raised in the confines of a strict Greek Orthodox household, where service to others is the highest virtue. That was my reality—a world where self-sacrifice was ingrained in every fiber of my being, where my own needs took a backseat to the demands of family duty.

But beneath the surface of obedience lay a tumultuous sea of emotions, forged by the fires of familial trauma. Witnessing the scars left by an abusive marriage, I unwittingly inherited a legacy of pain—a burden that weighed heavily on my shoulders in the years to follow.

At the tender age of seventeen, I found myself thrust into an arranged marriage—a union that became a battleground for my soul. The scars of emotional and physical abuse ran deep, carving a chasm of despair and loss within me. Lost in a maze of confusion and fear, I retreated into the sanctuary of my own mind, barricading my heart against further pain.

Yet, even in the darkest of moments, a flicker of resilience burned bright within me. With each passing day, I found the strength to defy the shadows that threatened to consume me—to rise from the ashes of my pain and hurt, to reclaim my power.

And so, my journey of healing began—a journey that led me to the depths of my being and back again. No longer content to simply survive, I embarked on a quest for wholeness—a quest that required me to confront my past with courage and compassion.

In the sacred space of holistic healing, I found a beacon of light—a lifeline to guide me through the storm. Through somatic trauma release and mindfulness practices, I learned to unravel the knots of pain and hurt that had long ensnared me, paving the way for a profound inner transformation.

As the wounds of the past began to heal, I felt a newfound sense of grounding—a reconnection to the earth beneath my feet and the fire within my soul. With each breath, I embraced the fullness of my being, reclaiming my power and my purpose with every step forward.

Today, I stand on the threshold of a continuing new dawn, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude—for the journey that has brought me here, for the strength that has carried me through, and for the boundless potential that lies ahead in being of service in my private practice and through The Family Garden, where we are all about empowering families to blossom and flourish. Our mission? To uplift and re-connect families with transformative human development education, heart-warming communication skills, and empowering emotional regulation techniques for today’s challenging crazy worlds. Because when families thrive, the world becomes a brighter, more vibrant place! 🚀