This is the first episode of Rooted in Time Genealogy's Podcast Series - Trauma Begets Trauma, where Nicole and Melody take you into the depths of generational trauma by analyzing their own familial genealogy through interviews and oral histories, genealogical records, historical documents, geospatial analyses, cultural awareness and mental health knowledge.

Supplemental material can be found at www.rootedintime.net as well as reference materials. Links to a sample of the newspaper articles and evidence used can be found here. There is also a blog that has further information and thoroughly explains the process of finding the genealogical information.

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There are a number of disclaimers and trigger warnings for this series as it will discuss physical, emotional, and mental abuse, family violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, incest, substance use and abuse, suicide, and poor coping skills.

Rooted in Time Genealogy seeks to educate and facilitate open and honest dialogue in a safe space. It is our belief that normalizing conversation around these issues can help mitigate future abuses through knowledge.