A Student-Led Initiative • Bay Area
The Bloom Project is a safe space for girls affected by sexual abuse. We provide resources, community, and the support you need to heal—at your own pace.
The Bloom Project was founded by Maya Uggirala after she testified in court about the sexual assault she experienced. Walking out of that courtroom, she realized that healing requires speaking—and that no one should have to heal alone.
What started as a small blog where Maya shared her journey—writing about healing, grounding techniques, and culturally relevant mental health resources—has grown into a community reaching over 10,000 girls across the Bay Area in just six months.
The Bloom Project exists because Maya saw the power of breaking silence. She understood that communities aren't transformed through grand gestures, but through the courage to speak up and remind others that they deserve dignity. Our name represents the belief that with the right support, every survivor can bloom.
This is a space where your story matters and your experience is valid.
We build community because no one should navigate this journey alone.
There is no timeline for healing. We meet you where you are.
Founded with courage, built with compassion
From online resources to in-person circles, we provide multiple pathways for healing, connection, and rebuilding confidence.
Monthly gatherings where girls can share experiences, learn coping strategies, and rebuild confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Many attendees say this is the first space where they felt truly believed.
Personal stories about healing, practical grounding techniques, and culturally relevant mental health resources. A place to feel seen and find tools that actually help.
Practical, accessible tools for managing anxiety, flashbacks, and overwhelming emotions. Techniques you can use anywhere, anytime.
Curated mental health resources that are culturally relevant and specifically designed for young survivors. Because one size doesn't fit all.
Sometimes the most meaningful care isn't clinical—it's human. It's being believed.
"This was the first space where I felt believed." — Resilience Circle Participant
For years, I thought staying silent meant being strong. I didn't know how to talk about what happened to me, or even if I was allowed to. Finding The Bloom Project changed that.
The resilience circles gave me a space where I didn't have to explain myself or justify my feelings. For the first time, I felt believed. I'm still healing, but now I know I don't have to do it alone.
The grounding techniques on the blog actually work. When I feel overwhelmed, I use the breathing exercises. It's like having a lifeline in my pocket.
I didn't think anyone would understand what I went through. Reading stories from other girls on the blog made me feel less alone. This community saved me.
The culturally relevant resources meant everything to me. Finally, mental health information that actually reflects my experience and my community.
Maya founded The Bloom Project after testifying in court about her own experience with sexual assault. That moment—stepping up to speak when speaking felt impossible—taught her that healing requires breaking silence.
She started with a simple blog, sharing grounding techniques, healing journeys, and culturally relevant mental health resources. Within six months, the blog reached over 10,000 visitors. Maya then launched monthly resilience circles at her school, creating spaces where girls could share experiences, learn coping strategies, and rebuild confidence.
Maya believes that communities aren't transformed through grand gestures—they're transformed through the courage to break silence and remind others that they deserve dignity. The Bloom Project is her way of ensuring no one has to heal alone.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, these resources are available 24/7.
Remember: It's not your fault. You are not alone. Healing is possible.
Whether you're looking for resources, want to join a resilience circle, or just need to know someone cares—we're here for you.
Have questions? Want to learn more about our resilience circles? Just need someone to talk to? We're here.
Bay Area, California
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