Our beloved friend, Christine, has lived with the impacts of trauma and complex PTSD as a result of rape, sexual, physical, psychological, and emotional abuse experiences throughout her life. Her therapy team is now recommending a path that could provide the deep healing that she needs - integrative, trauma-informed therapy in an out-of-state residential facility for a period of several months.

Christine is making the brave and difficult choice to be away from her boys, her pets, her home, and her community. We have the opportunity to support her.

In Christine's words: "Trauma physically changes the brain and the body. It impacts all of the body's systems, but because it is “mental health,” sometimes people think it’s easy to fix by smiling more, keeping a gratitude journal, just realize those things are in the past and if you just moved on... Someone who has experienced multiple traumas that began happening before they could talk, like me, needs more than smiles and journals and weekly therapy. My body and brain need specialized help. For the first time, I have an option in front of me that might be able to help, that might be able to save my life, and that might let me fully be the mom I want to be for my kids."

This comprehensive facility is expensive and insurance will not pay for the majority of the cost. We hope to raise funds toward what will likely be more than $25,000+ in medical bills. You are invited to join us.

The number seems overwhelming doesn't it? We thought about starting smaller so the goal wouldn't seem so insurmountable. But the truth is, this is how much we need. And we have the opportunity to chip away at it with our small offerings. So don't be daunted! We can do beautiful things together.