Have you ever felt disconnected with life and from those around you? Felt as though you were stuck and unseen? Felt as though life was on pause? That was me. My name is Ariana Roland. I’m a proud mother of three gorgeous children. For years, life felt paused. I gave everything to my children, and while that has been meaningful & full of love, it also left me disconnected from who I was outside of motherhood. I struggled with postpartum anxiety & depression. I felt like I was just surviving. I’ve decided to hike AND summit Mount Kilimanjaro in July, 2025. The journey is not just about reaching the top of a mountain, but to reclaim myself after a decade of full time mothering.

Mental health can be a beast IF you let it take over & control your every move. In order to recalibrate, doing something bold & healing to honor how far you’ve come can be transformative.

My life’s contract is that I am a vulnerable, worthy and powerful woman. This request is an expression of this contract & my life’s journey within navigating mental health and motherhood . It’s about climbing back into my own life — coming out stronger, clearer, and more myself.

I am asking for support to help fund this journey: flights, gear, guides, training, & other trip costs. This isn’t just a trip, it’s a personal summit. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a way of honoring how far I’ve come and taking a giant, literal step forward. It’s a challenge that represents resilience, strength, and healing. It also happens to be during my 41st birthday (07/07). I’d appreciate your contribution.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me.