Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma
Generational trauma can manifest in many ways, such as codependency, addictions, and poor coping skills. This article looks at how to break the cycle and create a better future for yourself and your family.
Dr. Nicole LePera
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The cycle breaker is the unique person who has faced the harmful patterns in themselves and their family.
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They wake up and change their future.
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Generational trauma shows up in family dynamics as:
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- codependency
- addictions
- poor coping skills
- limited self beliefs
- addiction to chaos as connection
- enabling
-inability to self regulate (or handle stress)
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Many of us belief that these ways are "normal" because it's all we've known. But the cycle breaker has the courage to question the status quo.
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They develop the ability to self reflect and become aware of their own patterns. They also clearly see the patterns within their own family and society. Inside them is a voice telling them that it's time to heal and break free.
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They begin to set boundaries, honor their needs, and take their own path in life. This is often seen as a betrayal or disrespect to family members who feel more comfortable in autopilot or within denial.
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But the cycle breaker knows their healing is a gift to their ancestors and everyone else they encounter in life. Even when other people don't understand it.
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They're done conforming, of betraying themselves, or for seeking love and approval from people who don't even love or approve of themselves.
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Cycle breakers take responsibility for their own lives rather than blaming others, or conforming to the role of "good boy" or "good girl." It's lonely at first and they're often misunderstood or even scapegoated (seen as the problem.)
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With time, they heal their wounds. They recognize things that were seen as 'weird' odd about them since childhood are their true gift. They learn they're not their thoughts or conditioned beliefs.
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Most cycle breakers have hit emotional rock bottom. As they rebuild themselves, they have more empathy, deeper awareness, and a desire to find meaning and purpose in life. They also want to help other people find their own healing.
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They reconnect to: their heart, their intuition, and the universal truth that they're inherently good and worthy. With time, they process and forgive people recognizing that people who hurt and betrayed them were wounded themselves.
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Cycle breakers break free.
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They no longer sleep walk through life.
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If you're a cycle breaker, share your story in the comments.
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