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Olivia Hahn
Born (2006-12-29) December 29, 2006 (age 18)
Victoria, British Columbia
CitizenshipCanadian
EducationReynolds Secondary School
Occupation(s)musician, model, dancer, author, public speaker, actress
Websiteoliviahahnofficial.com

Olivia Susanna Margaret Hahn (born December 29, 2006) is a Canadian author, artist, and advocate for grief awareness and known for her writing on grief and loss.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Hahn was born on December 29, 2006, in Victoria, British Columbia. She attended Reynolds Secondary School, where she became passionate about writing, music, and storytelling. She graduated from high school.[3]

Career

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Writing career

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Hahn began writing at a young age, using her experiences with grief to help others. Her first book, Healing Our Wounded Hearts, was written as a way to process the pain of losing her mother.[3][4] The book explores themes of loss, healing, and resilience and was followed by To Hold Your Hand One More Time and Through the Mirror: A Stranger I See.[5][6]

Music career

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Hahn is also pursuing a career in music. Her upcoming single, Lust Over Love, is set to be released soon. The song is described as an anthem for women, addressing the emotional impact of being objectified and advocating for women to be seen and loved for who they are. The single blends blues, soul, and pop elements.[2] Hahn has performed two covers, one by Z.Z Ward called Cannonball and the other by Anthony Hamilton called Freedom. She performed with Mister Iassac C. Gargantua.[7][8]

Community involvement

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Hahn has been actively involved in grief advocacy and youth empowerment, for which she has received several awards, including the Saanich Arts Culture and Heritage Awards and the Principal's Perseverance Award.[1][7][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Saanich teen publishes book about loss to help others her age process grief". Victoria News. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  2. ^ a b "Saanich teen turns her talents to music following literary success". Victoria News. 2025-02-23. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  3. ^ a b Sawatsky, Adam (2023-03-31). "Saanich teen publishes book about grieving to help others after losing mom". CTVNews. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  4. ^ Sawatsky, Adam (2023-03-31). "Saanich teen publishes book about grieving to help others after losing mom". CTVNews. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  5. ^ E. Harnett, Cindy (2023-05-04). "B.C. teen who lost mom writes book to help others deal with grief". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  6. ^ Alde, Nevada (2023-05-29). "16-year-old Victoria girl publishes book on grief after losing her mother". Victoria Buzz. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  7. ^ a b "Growing together: Learning Through Loss gives Victoria youth the tools to cope with grief". Capital Daily. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  8. ^ "Healing Our Wounded Hearts - Find Your Joy". find-your-joy.captivate.fm. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  9. ^ Sawatsky, Adam (2024-01-26). "Saanich, B.C., teen heals from loss by helping others". CTVNews. Retrieved 2025-06-17.