What Is Intergenerational Trauma?
Aug 05, 2025
Intergenerational trauma refers to the emotional and psychological wounds that are passed down from one generation to the next — even if the stories aren’t spoken aloud.
You may have inherited:
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Patterns of overgiving and self-sacrifice
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Difficulty trusting or setting boundaries
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Emotional shutdown or reactivity in times of stress
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A deep sense of not being “enough,” even when you’re doing everything
These patterns are not signs of personal failure — they’re the legacy of survival.
Families of color often carry unhealed grief, displacement, racism, poverty, and silence that echo through parenting, relationships, and identity.
But here’s the truth: trauma may be passed down, but so is resilience.
Want to start gently exploring these patterns in your family?
Purchase the free Roots to Resilience Toolkit, a guided resource to help you name what you've inherited — and what you're choosing to shift.
https://pathbreak.mykajabi.com/Roots-to-Resilience
Breaking cycles begins with awareness — not perfection. And you don’t have to do it alone.
If this post spoke to something in you, I invite you to explore the PathBreak eBook Collection — a set of self-guided, healing-centered resources to support your growth as a parent and as a person.
Each eBook is rooted in compassion and clarity, with topics like:
- Generational trauma
- Inner child healing
- Emotional regulation
- Self-love and healthy relationships
Start wherever your heart leads you. There’s no “right” place to begin — only the next step on your path.
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