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Generational Trauma Healing
Learn how to identify, understand, and heal from generational trauma. This category offers supportive, practical content to help you break harmful patterns, build emotional resilience, and create a new legacy. Whether you’re processing family wounds or shifting from survival to healing, you’ll find tools, insights, and encouragement—especially for Black, Caribbean, and BIPOC communities committed to deep, lasting change.


Somewhere In between
On being first-gen, building the bridge, losing yourself, and finding your way back The Unspoken Contract If you're first-generation America, this may resonate. There's an inherited contract you signed that was never written down, never openly discussed, and never negotiated. Like, be the model for your siblings. Don't mess up. Don't complain. Remember the sacrifice - “we gave up everything so you could have this life.” And you know what? You can't even be mad about it, bec
Shima Baronian
6 days ago3 min read


Understanding the Impact of Generational Trauma
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying a weight that isn’t entirely yours? Like there’s a story woven into your very being, passed down through whispers, silences, and unspoken pain? That’s the quiet power of generational trauma. It’s a legacy that can shape how we see ourselves, how we trust, and how we heal. But here’s the gentle truth - healing is possible, and it starts with understanding. The Journey of Generational Trauma Healing Healing from generational trauma is not
Shima Baronian
Nov 244 min read


The Importance of Culturally Responsive Therapy
When you step into a therapy room, what do you hope to find? A safe space, a listening ear, and someone who truly gets you. But what if the person across from you doesn’t fully understand the rich tapestry of your culture, your background, or the unique challenges you face? That’s where culturally aware therapy becomes not just important, but essential. It’s about more than just talking; it’s about feeling seen, heard, and valued in every part of who you are. Why Culturally
Shima Baronian
Nov 34 min read


Exploring the Impact of Generational Trauma
Have you ever felt like the weight you carry isn’t just your own? Like some of the struggles, fears, or patterns you face might have been passed down to you, quietly, through the years? That’s the essence of generational trauma impact. It’s a silent thread weaving through families, cultures, and communities, shaping who we are in ways we might not fully understand. Today, I want to walk with you through this complex, tender topic. Together, we’ll explore what generational tra
Shima Baronian
Oct 234 min read


Breaking the Chains: Understanding and Healing Generational Trauma in Black and Caribbean Families
Explore how generational trauma affects Black and Caribbean families' mental health and financial wellness. This guide reveals how slavery, colonialism, and racism manifest in today's anxiety, parenting patterns, and money behaviors. Learn culturally-responsive healing strategies from a trauma-informed therapist. Recognize patterns, build resilience, and discover practical steps to break inherited cycles. Begin your journey toward emotional freedom and generational healing.
Shima Baronian
May 198 min read


You Don't Owe Your Parents Your Peace Just to Preserve Theirs
Ever find yourself rehearsing conversations with your parents in your head? Or feel exhausted after family phone calls, even when nothing "bad" happened? You're not alone.
Many of us grew up learning to keep the peace at all costs. Don't rock the boat. Don't talk back. Be grateful. We became experts at reading the room and adjusting ourselves to make others comfortable.
But here's the thing: pretending to be okay when you're not isn't
Shima Baronian
Apr 145 min read
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