Transgenerational Trauma “Generations are Boxes Locked in Boxes”

Abstract

Transgenerational trauma, also known as intergenerational trauma can occur biologically, socially, mentally or emotionally. We inherit a certain way of being from our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.

Through our family's experiences, we involuntarily end up repeating their choices. Sometimes we may copy their life path, for example family relationships or behaviour at work. At other times, we may copy the emotions and feelings our parents or grandparents experienced.