Break the cycle of generational trauma today!
What if the pain you’re carrying isn’t entirely yours? Could the struggles of your past generations be affecting your life today?
In this article, we’ll explore generational trauma, an invisible burden that can impact your emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being without you even realizing it. As well as effective steps to heal.
So, what is generational trauma?
Generational trauma is the psychological effect of traumatic events that get passed down through families.
It affects people who weren’t even born when the trauma happened and stems from events like abuse, war, oppression, racism, or violence - posing ongoing challenges for future generations.
How is Generational Trauma Passed Down?
Generational trauma is transferred both genetically and culturally:
Trauma can cause epigenetic changes changes in our DNA.
For example, research shows that trauma can lead to DNA methylation in mothers, which is linked to higher susceptibility to depression and PTSD. Similarly, trauma can be passed culturally through unhealthy behaviors and patterns learned and perpetuated within families—from grandparents to parents and their children.
