intergenerational trauma is a term used to explain trauma that is passed down from one generation to the next. After a complex traumatic event is suffered by the first generation, the children, and their children, may experience residual effects and PTSD symptoms.

How one responds in relationships has a lot to do with the child-parent dynamic. If you continue to repeat the same toxic, dysfunctional patterns in your relationships, and struggle with feeling safe and stable with partners, you may want to explore your childhood relationships with your parents.