Experiences from one’s childhood and their parents’ and grandparents’ childhoods build on each other to create a unique perspective. This is especially true of traumatic experiences. Traumatic experiences can be impactful on your life even if you never experienced any trauma yourself.

For example: A grandmother who was abused will parent differently than one who grew up in a loving, caring home. This parenting style may then be unconsciously mimicked by her daughter when she has her own children. And the cycle continues. Past family trauma can hijack your potential in life.

Intergenerational trauma refers to the effects of trauma that are passed from one generation to the next. Healing intergenerational trauma requires a journey of self-discovery toward a deeper understanding of its root causes. It has been discovered that changes in the expression of genes (epigenetics) can occur in those who........

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