Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service

Healing Through Generational Trauma

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Listen to Becky Ellis discuss her memoir 'Little Avalanches,' and the often untold experiences of families with combat veterans. Discover how intergenerational trauma shapes lives and learn the importance of difficult yet healing conversations within families.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest - Becky Ellis

01:42 Surviving a Combat Veteran's Childhood
05:13 Intergenerational Trauma and Silencing
06:43 Breaking the Silence
10:24 Facing the Past - A Father's Awakening
13:59 Conversations with Children
21:08 How-to: Initiating Tough Conversations
28:22 The Healing Journey Begins
31:01 Transformation and the Veteran's Identity
34:39 Book Insight: Little Avalanches
45:29 Connecting for Future Generations

Links & Resources
  • Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
  • Website: https://beckyellis.net/
  • Follow Becky Ellis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becky.ellis.9081
  • Follow Becky Ellis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyellisauthor/
  • Follow Becky Ellis on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ellis_becky
  • Follow Becky Ellis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-ellis-4084149/
  • Follow Becky Ellis on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ogXBlUpqC6oRiakSk_3ZA
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