In a world where wars, disasters, and everyday violence shape so many lives, trauma is far from rare. Researchers estimate that nearly 70% of people will face at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime, and about 5.6% will develop post-traumatic stress disorder. But when the trauma comes from abuse, especially the kind that unfolds behind closed doors, the impact can be even more insidious.
generational trauma
Healing from Generational Trauma by Whitney Derman Generational Trauma affects many families. It is commonly caused by creating a cycle of abuse by which each generation ends up passing their…