Breaking the Chains of Transgenerational Trauma

In my role as a counselor, this is something that I am working on for myself and my clients. While my transgenerational trauma is not as heavy as others, it has certainly helped me work on my own. For those who might have more trauma, it will be a tough book to read. There is no nice way to say that. It will trigger you, it will bring up things that you didn't even know were issues still, and it will make you feel a wide range of emotions. Be prepared if you choose to read this book and possibly have a counselor/therapist on speed dial to work through some things.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.

This book really helped me understand the dynamics of my family. I really think that this book would be helpful to anyone who suffers from transgenerational trauma.

This novel is a very relatable book for those of which have experienced similar circumstances and have found themselves dealing with trauma from their childhood or just throughout life. Certainly a good read for those who are in the same predigament as the author.

I'd love to be able to read this book but unfortunately it's available on Kindle only, and I don't have a Kindle device. It would be great if the publishers would make it available on epub or PDF, as these formats are accessible from a wider range of devices. Otherwise, the title seems extremely interesting.

What drew me into this book was how I myself am a victim of trauma caused by my dad. For a long time, I thought I was broken. My trauma has been an issue in many of my relationships and so when I saw this book here, I knew I wanted to read it. If nothing else, I had hoped it would make me feel less alone in my pain. That is something it did very well I might add! This book was great for giving me a chance to feel less alone in growing up and living through trauma!

I thought this was a pretty fascinating read! Having been affected by some trauma and coming from a line of ancestors that were too, I have tried my best to help provide my children with a more stable upbringing. This book has helped me not feel so alone and to better understand why I feel and think the way I do. Great read!

Everyone experiences some type of event that has a profound effect on their lives. Some of these events are significantly traumatic, others only mildly. We all experience trauma, whether significant or mild, differently. As a therapist, I read this book to help open my own eyes to those who have experienced significant trauma in their lives and haven’t been able to cope. I found this book extremely helpful from this point of view in being able to gain more tools to pass on to clients who are still struggling to cope with the effects of their trauma. Also a great book for clients to read as well to see for themselves the tools they can use to help cope with their pain and start their journey of personal growth.

Very well done. For any person trying to wade through some jumbled family issues and emotional traumas, plenty is found here to present new perspectives and a wellspring of questions to prompt some excellent journaling. The author has explored the topic from many angles, and we get a nice supply of healing and empowering tools with which to continue a healing journey. Very worth your time and energy. This is a book you'll want to read a few times, letting your insights marinate along the way.

As a mental health professional I lap up any books related to mental health issues, and this one was no exception. I love what Dorothy has done here for raising awareness of both PTSD, and transgenerational trauma. A thought-provoking, insightful and honest read, this was fascinating and really helps to explain how traumatic events can have such a long-lasting and far-reaching impact on individuals and their loved ones. Highly recommend this.