Ancestral trauma can manifest in physical ailments from "summary" of It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn
Ancestral trauma can manifest in physical ailments. Traumatic events that happened to our ancestors can leave a lasting impact on future generations, affecting not only their mental and emotional well-being but also their physical health. When these unresolved traumas are passed down through the family line, they can show up as physical symptoms in individuals who never experienced the original trauma firsthand. Our bodies carry the stories of our ancestors, storing the memories of their pain and suffering within our cells. This inherited trauma can influence our genes, altering their expression and increasing the likelihood of developing certain health conditions. Research has shown that trauma can leave a lasting imprint on our DNA, affecting not only our own health but also that of our descendants. The physical symptoms that arise from ancestral trauma are not random or coincidental; they are a direct result ...
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