We inherit much more than eye colour or temperament from our families. We also carry emotional patterns, belief systems, attachment styles, and nervous system responses that were shaped by generations before us. The most empowering truth I’ve come to know is that we don’t have to stay stuck in these inherited patterns. With the right support, it’s possible to identify what you’ve been carrying for others, and gently begin to release it.

For people who’ve experienced trauma, especially in early life, the body may have learned to expect threat or rejection even in safe situations. This can show up in chronic tension, a lack of ease in being touched, or even an absence of sensation in certain parts of the body.

Many of the ways we respond to life as adults are shaped by what we experienced as children. If we grew up in environments that felt...

When birth is traumatic, it can create deep-rooted patterns that influence how we respond to stress, connect with others, and feel at home

The good news? Healing is possible. By understanding how early trauma affects the nervous system, we can begin to reclaim a sense of safety,