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Trauma is not only a personal experience, but also a cultural and multi-generational one. We inherit unresolved trauma from our ancestors, both through direct transmission in the womb and through learned behaviours that come with it.

For generations, trauma has been passed down from parent to child, and it’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to uncover truly effective ways to resolve it.

On top of this, industrialised culture doesn’t exactly foster trauma healing—it often perpetuates it. The stress of polluted environments, demanding schedules, economic inequality, lack of paid leave, and cultural norms that suppress emotional expression all contribute to this cycle.

We’re just beginning to wake up to the need for healing on both an individual and collective level, and while progress is being made, it will take time for this healing to truly take hold.

Have a look at the letter I drafted precisely for you, for this purpose. You'll find it in the 'Additional Resources' section. Feel free to modify or use as is. 

Visualising the vagus nerve is like imagining a tree with roots. The tree represents the Ventral Vagal, which connects to the face and all the organs above the diaphragm - you'll learn about in module 2. The roots are the Dorsal Vagal, which connects to all the organs below the diaphragm - you'll learn about this in module 3. This imagery can help you connect with the nerve’s reach and its role in regulating the body.