It Didn't Start with You explores how inherited family trauma shapes our lives and offers practical advice on recognizing and healing these wounds. The book is praised for its personal impact, helping the reviewer understand their own experiences and improve family relationships.
It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn delves into the concept of inherited family trauma, explaining how our DNA carries not just our ancestors' physical traits but also their emotional traumas. This book is highly practical, offering insights into how family trauma can repeat itself in our lives and how to recognize and heal these wounds. The reviewer found the book particularly helpful in understanding their own experiences, such as the impact of moving home as a refugee from Poland to the USA. It also reinforced the effectiveness of the reviewer's approach to neuroplasticity in helping clients find inner peace. Additionally, the book inspired the reviewer to strengthen their relationship with their family and learn more about their history. Overall, it's a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore their inner workings and heal from past traumas.
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The book has been very helpful in my own life. It helped to shed more light on why moving home as a refugee from Poland to the USA has such a major impact on me.
It also helps me understand why my approach which taps heavily into neuroplasticity is so effective for clients that search for inner peace and joy.
The book proved a wonderful inspiration for strengthening my relationship with my parents and family and learning more about their history.