The generational abuse women have endured has left permanent marks on them, as well as the generations they have raised.
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND SELF-HARM
“Everyone keeps reminding me that my pain has made me stronger, however, I would never willingly choose this pain. I was not supposed to be this sad at such a young age,” said 28-year-old Aniqa, who’s seeking therapy for generational Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Similarly, all these conversations have also familiarised us with another term — generational trauma. In simple terms, generational trauma can be defined as mental baggage carried from generation to generation. This mental turmoil can be caused by anything, from historical occurrences, cultural influences, or individual life events and its consequences can manifest in different ways.