The Cycle Ends with Me
by Moana Leanne Kirikino
Balboa Press


"You kept your head down, did as you were told, and learned that survival meant shrinking."

When a child's fundamental need for safety in their relationship with their parents is not adequately met during childhood, the child is compelled to enter survival mode, resulting in a persistent sense of insecurity. As this individual transitions into adulthood, they may carry unresolved emotional wounds and, if these wounds are not addressed, they may inadvertently replicate the detrimental patterns they experienced with their own children. Conversely, Kirikino has chosen a different path in her role as a mother. She is resolutely dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational trauma, ensuring that her children do not inherit the same challenges. Throughout this process, she remains devoted to her objectives and aims to inspire others to embark on similar transformational journeys.

In her work, Kirikino honestly examines the trauma of her childhood, particularly in relation to her experiences with her parents, in an environment where love was contingent upon performance. This dynamic fostered feelings of invisibility, neglect, and lack of affection. Kirikino addresses these challenges as part of her commitment to personal healing, which she recognizes as essential for herself and her children, a realization that crystallized upon her becoming a mother.

The author offers contextual insights that enable readers to understand her motivations and experiences more comprehensively. The author aims to support individuals who may have encountered similar adversities, thereby facilitating their own healing processes from childhood trauma. Throughout her narrative, Kirikino candidly confronts and articulates her emotions, striving to engage her audience on a profound level. She expresses her thoughts and feelings without reservation, seeking to inspire others enduring similar struggles to embark upon their own paths to healing and to disrupt the cycle of generational trauma.

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