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Intergenerational Trauma In The Outside Circle

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Intro: Intergenerational trauma is a harmful force that impacts individuals as well as entire communities and is passed on via lived events or memories. Pete, an Indigenous guy from a damaged household, demonstrates its impacts in The Outside Circle. Pete was born into a life of violence, drunkenness, and poverty, and his mother is unable to offer the attention he requires, so he turns to the streets and gangs for love and acceptance. Pete's father was a victim of the residential school system, which is a sort of cultural genocide, and his suffering was passed on to him. The Outside Circle demonstrates how intergenerational trauma molds and determines life decisions. Thesis: This essay looks at how intergenerational trauma affects people and …show more content…

General ideas/what the body paragraph will cover: What is intergenerational trauma and how does it affect Indigenous communities? Discuss Pete's situation in relation to intergenerational trauma. Possibilities for addressing intergenerational trauma in Indigenous communities Examples from the Outside Circle: How As a result of his father's tragic background at a residential school, Pete has been exposed to violence and substance addiction. And the trauma that has been handed down through generations, leading to a community-wide cycle of violence and substance abuse Bernice, Pete's mother, is likewise dealing with her own trauma. Joe, Pete's older brother, has been in and out of jail owing to substance addiction concerns, adding to the trauma cycle. Pete joins a healing circle to begin the process of recovering from trauma and breaking the trauma cycle. Body Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence: Pete's experiences highlight how intergenerational trauma caused by specific traumatic events may have a disastrous ripple effect across future generations, profoundly affecting their lives and …show more content…

General ideas/what the body paragraph will cover: Understanding the underlying causes of trauma is crucial to ending the cycle of intergenerational trauma, as depicted in the novel The Outside Circle. Those who have been through traumatic circumstances can recover and progress by developing appropriate coping methods. The Outer Circle exemplifies how recognizing the underlying causes of trauma and creating healthy coping strategies are critical in providing avenues for healing and growth. Individuals can go on in their life by ending the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Examples from the Outside Circle: As Pete recognizes he needs help, he contacts a local healer for guidance. He learns to establish balance and harmony in his life via the lessons. Pete's recovery journey begins to improve as he continues to apply the teachings. Pete is finally able to find calm and a new sense of purpose. He has completed his therapeutic journey and is now prepared to share his knowledge and experience with

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