My aunt's story is a vivid example of how trauma roots itself in families. Her father's inability to express affection or provide emotional support was not due to a lack of love but rather a consequence of his unresolved trauma. This emotional distance became a learned behavior, passed down to my aunt and subsequently to her children. My cousins often described feeling a sense of emotional void despite having all their material needs met. This cycle of emotional detachment continued until my aunt sought therapy to understand her upbringing and its impact on her parenting.
