What Kids Carry Before They Walk Into School

In this episode, we’re joined by Artinese Myrick, Deputy Director at Live Free Illinois, to talk about how trauma shows up in our homes, communities, and classrooms—and what healing really looks like for families. Artinese shares her personal journey and the generational patterns of strength and sacrifice that shape Black women’s experiences. Together, we explore how caregivers’ unhealed trauma impacts children, the importance of social-emotional learning, and why healing the whole family matters.