Once upon a time...

Our kind have told stories since the beginning of time, roughly 2 billion years ago. Imagine if you will a caveman playing charades and you'll have a good idea of the first stories our ancestors shared. The mental image of trying to explain the name of common objects without using language is how we started sharing names for things and ourselces. According to historians we developed language circa to forge social bonds and entrain transgenerational connections. By passing on the beliefs, knowledge, memories, values, and experiences of one generation to the next Stories can transmit dangers, trauma and oppression, and foster resilience across generations that affect the physical and mental health of communities and individuals over multiple generations. 

A example of transgenerational trauma is the experience of Indigenous people who have suffered from colonization, genocide, and marginalization for centuries. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Native communities, partly due to the cumulative stress and health inequities caused by historical and ongoing traumas¹. Stories can help heal these wounds by honoring the ancestors, reclaiming the culture, and fostering hope for the future¹.



Another example of transgenerational trauma is the experience of African Americans who have endured slavery, racism, and violence for generations. The legacy of slavery has been linked to epigenetic changes in DNA that can affect gene expression and health outcomes². Stories can help cope with this trauma by affirming the identity, dignity, and agency of Black people².

Stories can also be used to establish transgenerational solidarity by creating empathy and understanding among different groups. Stories can challenge stereotypes, prejudices, and myths that fuel discrimination and conflict. Stories can also inspire collective action for social justice and human rights. Stories can bridge the gaps between generations by sharing perspectives, wisdom, and lessons learned.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 09/07/2023

(1) Transgenerational Trauma - Journal of Ethics. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/issue/transgenerational-trauma.

(2) Indigenous Apocalypse and Transgenerational Trauma. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/indigenous-apocalypse-and-transgenerational-trauma/2020-10.

(3) The most insightful stories about Transgenerational - Medium. https://medium.com/tag/transgenerational.

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