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Unveiling Generational Trauma And Societal Conditioning – AKA Witch Wounds

Feb 21, 2024
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Written by: Skye Louise Baxter, Executive Contributor

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Executive Contributor Skye Louise Baxter

Let's Dive into surrounding generational trauma and societal conditioning, unravelling the complexities of past experiences and cultural influences on individual behaviour and beliefs. That creates “the witch wound” 


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Exploring witch wounds


"Witch wounds," are deeply ingrained generational traumas passed down through lineages. these wounds manifest as fear, people-pleasing tendencies, and suppression of one's gifts and voice, rooted in the historical persecution of women healers and truth-seekers, this feels like an overwhelming sense of these manifestations i.e.: all this fear and no idea where it comes from.


Navigating conditioning and suppression


societal conditioning as spent generations suppressing the healers/ truth seekers if I use the metaphor of an elephant conditioned by a leash, this highlights how individuals remain constrained by past influences even after physical restraints are removed. The perpetuation of suppression and resentment through generations, is fueled by societal norms and gender roles.


Redefining education and empowerment


It’s time to Shift the focus to the purpose of education, advocating for a paradigm shift towards empowering individuals to make informed decisions and develop resilience, to stand in their power. Challenge established norms and societal constructs, particularly regarding gender roles and systemic suppression.


Conclusion


Reflect on the multifaceted nature of generational trauma and societal conditioning, and the impact it has on individuals, even more so now the importance of questioning established norms and finding your path to healing that aligns with you.


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Skye Louise Baxter Brainz Magazine

Skye Louise Baxter, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine

Skye is a healer specializing in shadow work, healing the generational trauma, after growing up with a family that abused her, mentally, physically and sexually leaving her growing up feeling like she had no self worth and continuing the cycle by entering into many abusive relationships before she had a complete mental breakdown at the age of 21 , finding out she has C-ptsd, depression and a serve anxiety disorder. skye made the choice to begin to heal so she could break the cycle and love her life. Skye has always had a strong calling to help others and now she hears the call to guide others to heal through 1;1 mentoring and coaching.

 
 

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