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Most people will experience a traumatic event at some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of an act of violence or surviving a life-threatening natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is the indirect result of the experiences of family... show more

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emu1 year ago

Pseudo social science No such thing as generational trauma, no evidence that would withstand simple scientific method to support any of these claims

Soledad Ursua1 year ago

Why are American taxpayers funding this??

King Bawk Bawk 🐔1 year ago

Stop. Being. Pussies.

pnw Bae 🌲 🌙1 year ago

“Generational trauma” sounds as legitimate as psychics do.

Roaring Mouse1 year ago

Snake oil salesmen. We aren't buying your woke bullshit anymore PBS. You can post stuff like this all day long and all you'll be doing is making a bigger fool out of your publication that you already are. We believe ZERO that you post. Sorry. Not sorry.

John T.1 year ago

Generational Trauma? Like not getting enough trophies as a teenager?

猪狩ともか🌻2 years ago

I am in a wheelchair due to an accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. Even though I have a disability, I try many things. I would be happy if I could bring courage and energy to everyone!

sandapeter1 year ago

Generational trauma is real. But it is not in genes, it is behavioral. It is both individualistic and collective. It happens across races and cultures. I thank this guest for her work to bring healing to people suffering under generational trauma.

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