The Impact of Our Past

Women often carry the invisible burdens of generational trauma, which can manifest as physical symptoms, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion. Research shows that trauma can be biologically passed down through generations, not just through learned behaviors but also through changes in gene expression. The female nervous system is biologically wired to be more sensitive to social bonds and threats, making women more susceptible to inherited trauma responses.

Recognize Yourself in These Patterns?

The effects of trauma show up in subtle yet powerful ways. Below are some common symptoms that may stem from unresolved trauma, each serving as a survival response. When you begin to understand the connection between your emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors, you can identify how automatic responses are rooted in your nervous system.

HOW I FEEL INSIDE

  • Feeling ashamed and unworthy of rest, as if you must "earn" it

  • Feeling deeply flawed or not good enough

  • Feeling undeserving of love, success or joy

  • Feeling an overwhelming sense of dread or worry

  • Feeling a lack of self-connection or the ability to feel joy

HOW MY MIND RESPONDS

  • Feeling a constant need to "get it right" to feel worthy

  • Feeling the urge to overanalyze interactions and conversations

  • Feeling a lack of self-trust when making decisions

  • Feeling uneasy, restless, and overwhelmed

  • Feeling hesitant to trust or open up to others

HOW I RELATE TO OTHERS

  • Feeling that others’ needs must come first to be valued

  • Feeling pressure to say 'yes' when you mean 'no'

  • Feeling the fear of being left behind or rejected

  • Feeling the need to do everything alone to stay safe and protected

  • Feeling the urge to withdraw or shut down to escape discomfort