Inherited Trauma
The word "inheritance" is almost always associated with money or other tangible items. We never apply it to trauma that is passed down from generation to generation. According to research, trauma can be transmitted from parents to children. We keep these emotional scars with us until they become a part of who we are because the experiences we have, whether good or negative, leave permanent markings on our minds. Because of this, many of us who were raised by violent parents frequently develop violent traits as adults or "gravitate" toward violent partners. Everyone, in my experience, has some sort of trauma that is "hidden" from the public but manifests itself in our behavior. Humans provide examples of behavior for others to follow. This is not meant to imply that everyone who encounters a trauma will pass that pain on to the following generation. In this article, the term "trauma" refers to how our experiences, whether good or bad, affect us. ...