EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 20 MIN
How Generational Trauma Shapes Families (and the Surprising Power of Forgiveness)
from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde
What does it really mean to inherit the wounds of the past?In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Caroline Crocker—author, scientist, and storyteller—reveals how the trauma of World War II shaped not only those who lived through it, but also their children and grandchildren. Through intimate stories from her own family, she explains how her father’s painful childhood influenced their home life, how her mother’s memories of the “hunger winter” still echo decades later, and the subtle ways generational pain gets passed down.You will learn why asking honest questions about your family history can open the door to healing, and how forgiveness can become the turning point that breaks long-standing cycles.If you carry inherited pain or wonder how your past connects to your present, this conversation will stay with you.📚 Discover Caroline’s books and resources: ramblingruminations.com👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories of resilience and transformation.#GenerationalTrauma #FamilyHealing #Forgiveness #WWIIStories #CarolineCrocker #TheMakingOfMe
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What does it really mean to inherit the wounds of the past?In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Caroline Crocker—author, scientist, and storyteller—reveals how the trauma of World War II shaped not only those who lived through it, but also their children and grandchildren. Through intimate stories from her own family, she explains how her father’s painful childhood influenced their home life, how her mother’s memories of the “hunger winter” still echo decades later, and the subtle ways generational pain gets passed down.You will learn why asking honest questions about your family history can open the door to healing, and how forgiveness can become the turning point that breaks long-standing cycles.If you carry inherited pain or wonder how your past connects to your present, this conversation will stay with you.📚 Discover Caroline’s books and resources: ramblingruminations.com👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories of resilience and transformation.#GenerationalTrauma #FamilyHealing #Forgiveness #WWIIStories #CarolineCrocker #TheMakingOfMe
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