Healing Through Generational Trauma

Listen to Becky Ellis discuss her memoir 'Little Avalanches,' and the often untold experiences of families with combat veterans. Discover how intergenerational trauma shapes lives and learn the importance of difficult yet healing conversations within families.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest - Becky Ellis 01:42 Surviving a Combat Veteran's Childhood 05:13 Intergenerational Trauma and Silencing 06:43 Breaking the Silence 10:24 Facing the Past - A Father's Awakening 13:59 Conversations with Children 21:08 How-to: Initiating Tough Conversations 28:22 The Healing Journey Begins 31:01 Transformation and the Veteran's Identity 34:39 Book Insight: Little Avalanches 45:29 Connecting for Future Generations

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
• Website: https://beckyellis.net/
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Transcript

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