Growing into Ourselves
The RILEY Project is proud to present an in-person storytelling gathering at Manny’s in San Francisco, featuring neurodivergent youth and adults sharing five-minute stories and original poems about identity, strength, challenge, and belonging.
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of connection we have. For neurodivergent people, it becomes even more powerful: a way to reclaim the narrative, express identity, and practice self-advocacy. Too often, ND stories are told about people rather than by them. This event flips that dynamic by creating a warm, supportive environment where lived experience leads.
You will hear moments of perseverance, humor, insight, fear, pride, and discovery — stories shaped by ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning and thinking differences. These are honest reflections on what it means to grow into oneself in environments that are not always built for our brains.
Event Details:
Sunday, January 18th
3:00–4:30 PM
Manny’s — 3092 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Free admission | Donations appreciated
🔗 RSVP: https://givebutter.com/rygqu7
After the event, all attendees are invited to join us for an early dinner at El Toro — a chance to continue the conversation and build community in a relaxed setting.
Come listen. Come learn. Come be part of a gathering where stories grow into connection, and connection grows into belonging.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3364297-0
