Trauma can be transformed through awareness from "summary" of It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn
Trauma can be transformed through awareness. When we become aware of the traumatic events that have impacted our family, we can begin to heal not only ourselves but also future generations. By shining a light on the hidden dynamics that have been passed down through the generations, we can break the cycle of inherited trauma. Awareness allows us to see how our behaviors and patterns are connected to the traumas of our ancestors. It gives us the opportunity to acknowledge the pain and suffering that has been carried forward, and to release it. Through awareness, we can untangle ourselves from the web of intergenerational trauma that has been woven through our family history. When we bring awareness to our own experiences of trauma, we can begin to make sense of our reactions and behaviors. We can start to see...
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