Inherited pain: Mental health clinician on the importance of recognizing, treating generational trauma

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte woman is sharing her journey of surviving sexual abuse.

She said it’s among issues that have occurred through her family for generations, and there’s a lot of healing needed to breakdown generational traumas.

“There were times many years ago where I didn’t even want to live,” she said.

>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s DaShawn Brown shares her emotional story and resources to help others.