Generations shaped by trauma | Gael Gómez Plata | TEDxASUCQ
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KSdFXTOhRI Video ID: 1KSdFXTOhRI ============================================================ Transcriber: Chyi Yi Reviewer: Safaa Al-Sabbagh Who here has heard the terms of generation of crystal. People around us say that we are a generation of crystal, that if something bad happens to us, we break, that we are often weak, that we complain about everything. I've experienced it from a young age. When I was misbehaving, my parents thought what I needed old-school discipline. I was hyperactive and, a troublemaker. I was disruptive in the classroom. And all they did to me was yell at me, hit me with whatever they had on hand, and shame on me because I wasn't good enough for what I was doing. And nothing helped my conduct at that time. Not only did I go through this, but also did my father who went through it because of his father, and my grandpa who went through it because of his mother. My story shows you how trauma can be passed down through generations. Hurt people. Hurt others I am hurt. Maybe that's why I'm also emotionally unstable. Weak, broken and fragile. Maybe that’s why I also hurt the people that I love and the people that I appreciate the most, such as my family and friends. So today I want to talk to you about how trauma can be passed down through generations, how it influences our lives and the people that surround us, and how we can try to overcome it, to break the cycle of trauma. According to Health.com. Generational trauma is a traumatic, responsive event that can be biological, environmental, psychological, and even social means. Intergenerational and transgenerational trauma are other terms for it. In my story, we can say environmental trauma because I suffered emotionally and physical traumatic events. These incidents often happen because people are afraid of change and they are afraid to break the cycle of trauma. Anxiety, losing interest in the things that you do daily. Feeling disconnected not only from yourself, from but also from your surroundings and even depression are all warning signs. I am anxious and I sometimes not only feel disconnected from me, but also from my surroundings. Maybe half of the people who are here today feel the same way. But what changes can we make to empower future generations? And levitate to break the cycle of trauma. A mental health therapist can help you and assist you with your thoughts and feelings. And break bad habits. Surround yourself with support systems such as your family, friends, a support group, the pastor of your church, and even a professor will always be helpful. In my case, that's why I surround myself with my friends. I can't be without them because I'm trying to overcome something that it was not because of me. This was just part of my life because I had way more positive childhood experiences. I was one of the best in class. I did a lot of extracurricular activities. I participated in social campaigns. I was also part of the team in the basketball at my school. And as well, I was also participating in a movie theater. Well, in a musical theater in my school. You see these wonderful experiences, a healthy lifestyle and a pleasing environment has helped me heal. This does not imply I resolve my trauma, but it does show you that I'm trying to overcome it. My parents were part of my trauma, but I also owe my success to them. Our environments and the things we do, and the people that affect us will always be transmitted. Generation. Generation before generation. So that's why I recommend you to heal. Now, before we pass the same trauma onto the next generation so that we can break the cycle of trauma. Now, I want to talk to you about a quote that I like very much that helped me to, to make this talk, that it's that states like this. Trauma creates change you don't choose. Healing is about creating change. You do choose by Michelle Rosenthal. My name is Gail Gomes. And this was a generation shaped by trauma. Thank you all.