Discovering Yourself: The Impact of Inherited Trauma on Our Lives

Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Who am I?" This question has led me to become deeply interested in psychology. The truth is, some of the things we attribute to our personality may actually be learned behaviors or the result of family traumas passed down through generations. Realizing this can be a significant turning point in our lives.

Our minds are incredibly complex and function as a powerful recording device. Even the things we have forgotten can have a significant impact on our lives and personalities. Through my own personal journey, I have come to understand that it is often the things we have forgotten that have the greatest impact.

This is precisely what "It Didn't Start With You," a book by Mark Wolynn published by Sola Unitas Yayınları, aims to address. The book explores the theory of how psychological traumas can be passed down through genetics and how they can lead to various psychological disorders.

"It Didn't Start With You" is the product of a mission that has taken me around the world and back to my roots. It has led me down a professional path that I never imagined or planned. For over twenty years, I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic illnesses, phobias, obsessive thoughts, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other debilitating conditions. Many of these individuals had lost hope and given up on finding relief after years of talk therapy, medication, and other interventions had failed to address the root causes of their symptoms.

From my own experience, education, and clinical practice, I have learned that the answers are not always found within our own stories. They may not even be found within the stories of our parents or grandparents. Recent scientific research has begun to shed light on the fact that the effects of trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next. This is the subject of inherited family trauma, also known as ancestral trauma. The evidence supports the reality of this system, which means that the pain and trauma experienced by previous generations may continue to affect our lives today. Even if the person who experienced the original trauma has passed away, their experiences can continue to influence the lives of their descendants in subtle and profound ways.

"It Didn't Start With You" challenges traditional psychotherapy, medication, and other interventions in addressing the underlying causes of long-standing difficulties. It offers a new approach that focuses on uncovering and healing the inherited traumas that continue to impact our lives today. It is a must-read for anyone who is committed to discovering themselves and breaking free from the constraints of inherited family trauma.