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Trees cannot live without its roots. Roots sustain them and give them life. They shape how trees grow upwards, through the fertile ground and above the surface. They form the foundation upon which trees stand, giving them the strength to withstand the forces of nature. They are essential, and yet complex. Underground, they weave among each other, forming patterns that make each tree unique from one another. They give these trees their identities, defining what makes them special. For many of us, our roots make us unique. They reflect centuries of history, heritage and culture. They are formed by our worldview - our belief of how the world around us was created, and then shaped by our experiences and the stories that come from them. But for many of us, our roots are hidden from others - those around us only see who we are above the surface; our narratives and histories supplanted by the perceptions formed by others. We live in a day and age where our identities - those very ide...