RaisingAVIGALO – thebloomumbrella

Caregivers

Burnout prevention, resources, and a safe place to breathe.

Spouses

Navigating relationships in the grey, together.

Kingdom Travelers

A sacred space for spiritual leaders and guided journals for support and resources.

Families

Guidance, shared experiences, and practical tips for daily living

Therapists

Evidence-informed tools and conversation guides.

About Raising AVIGALO

Raising AVIGALO was born from a reframe: what if the “lazy gamer” isn’t lazy at all, but a person caught between potential and pause? AVIGALO stands for A VIdeo GAme LOving person. Some VIGALOs carry hidden burdens, some get stuck, some shine at home in unseen ways. Through our healing-centered approach and the Bloom Unbound Guided Journals, we help families move from survival to wholeness — supporting VIGALOs in reclaiming their identity and channeling their skills toward community, leadership, and purpose.

The Raising AVIGALO initiative began as a response to a growing concern: the isolation and misunderstanding of young people whose lives are deeply connected to gaming. Society often labels them negatively, overlooking the creativity, strategy, focus, and persistence that gaming nurtures. AVIGALO challenges this stigma by reframing gamers as whole people with untapped potential.

We believe every VIGALO has a story worth telling. Some stay at home carrying invisible caregiving responsibilities, others find solace in digital worlds while managing personal struggles, and many simply have yet to discover how their love for gaming can translate into life skills and leadership. Through our programs, workshops, and Bloom Journals, we work alongside families and communities to unlock these hidden strengths.

Raising AVIGALO is not just about individuals — it’s about a cultural shift. By honoring unseen contributions, reframing failure as pause, and planting seeds of resilience, we are building a global Bloom Movement where no VIGALO is dismissed, forgotten, or underestimated.

Raising AVIGALO Bigger Picture

Raising AVIGALO is about more than video games. It’s about wholeness. It’s about teaching youth, families, and communities to see value differently — to honor unseen contributions and to imagine new futures. We are planting seeds of dignity and purpose. From buried roots to blooming lives, we believe every VIGALO carries the potential to flourish — not in spite of their gaming, but alongside it.

Our Mission

To acknowledge and understand the Avigalo experience—youth immersed in gaming—and equip families with tools to restore connection and purpose.

Our vision

A society where young people are not lost to digital isolation but are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive offline and online.

Our Pathways

🌱 Youth Pathway

Helping Avigalos reflect on their immersion, express themselves, and discover ways to carry resilience and creativity into the real world.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Pathway

Equipping parents and caregivers with tools and strategies to restore trust, dialogue, and connection at home.

👨‍👩‍👧Community Pathway

Partnering with educators, mentors, and community allies to foster a culture of wholeness, belonging, and shared responsibility.

Who We Serve

We serve parents, caregivers, educators, and especially the youth themselves—creating safe spaces for honest stories, shared struggles, and new solutions.

Bloom Journals Integration

Our healing journey tools help families and VIGALOs move from survival to significance. With guided reflections, affirmations, and creative exercises, the Bloom Journals provide a safe path to rediscovery and wholeness.