[Ep 56] Why So Many Millennials Are Working Through Childhood Trauma

Many millennials are waking up to something previous generations rarely had language for. Childhood trauma. Emotional neglect. Attachment wounds.

In this episode, I talk about what it means to be part of the first generation in many families actively trying to understand and heal these patterns.

For a lot of people, this realisation comes with mixed emotions. Greater awareness can bring clarity. But it can also bring grief, anger, and confusion about how to hold compassion for our parents while still acknowledging the impact of what we experienced growing up.

I explore why so many millennials are looking back at their childhood with new understanding. And why being the person who questions family patterns can sometimes feel lonely.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why previous generations often survived trauma rather than processed it

• How conversations around mental health, therapy, and attachment became more visible for millennials

• The grief that can come with recognising emotional neglect or unmet needs in childhood

• What happens when you start seeing family dynamics differently

• The reality of being the one who begins breaking generational patterns

This work isn’t easy. But every time someone understands their childhood trauma, heals attachment wounds, or learns how to build safer relationships, the cycle starts to shift.

And often, that shift begins with one person.

If you’re exploring your own attachment patterns or the impact of childhood trauma on your adult relationships, you can find more resources and ways to work with me in the links below.

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