Trauma responds to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences.

Studies show that many people experience trauma that stems directly from their childhood and can impact their lives from childhood to adulthood. 

Partnering with The Trauma Zone, a Chicago-based organization that seeks to disrupt the harmful cycle of intergenerational trauma by providing healing resources to parents of color, the "Heal Anyway" initiative was born. 

This fundraiser seeks to raise $2,000 to cover the costs of counseling/healing sessions for parents of color in need. Each parent will be partnered with a licensed/counselor or healer, and The Trauma Zone will cover the bill. We understand that COVID has put a stressor on many parents, and to ensure that children are loved and safe, parents also need to feel loved and be safe. We understand that addressing stressors and traumas is a way to do so. 

We at The Trauma Zone are grateful for every donation, and to express our gratitude, anyone who donates $20 or more will receive one of our signature "Heal Anyway" totes. 

Thank you in advance. 

When life gets hard, HEAL ANYWAY. 

Jasmine James, Founder of The Trauma Zone