About the book “The Myth of Normal”…

“Gabor and Daniel Maté have delivered a book in which readers can seek refuge and solace during moments of profound personal and social crisis. The Myth of Normal is an essential compass during disorienting times." —Esther Perel, psychotherapist, author, and host of “Where Should We Begin”

"This riveting and beautifully written tale has profound implications for all of our lives, including the practice of medicine and mental health." —Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Body Keeps the Score”

"Wise, sophisticated, rigorous and creative: an intellectual and compassionate investigation of who we are and who we may become. Essential reading for anyone with a past and a future." —Tara Westover, New York Times bestselling author of “Educated”

About the Trauma and Transgenerational Trauma…

„We are the result of both our genetics and our ancestors' experiences. “ — Mark Wolynn, founder and director of the Family Constellation Insitute, author „It Didn’t Start With You”

“Your ancestors' traumas may be affecting your present life” — Mark Wolynn, founder and director of the Family Constellation Institute, author „It Didn’t Start With You”

“Inheritances are carried through generations, shaping our beliefs and behaviors.” — Mark Wolynn, founder and director of the Family Constellation Insitute, author „It Didn’t Start with You”

“Your pain didn't start with you, but it can end with you.” ― Stephanie M. Hutchins “Reclaim Your Life After Trauma”

“If we carry intergenerational trauma (and we do), then we also carry intergenerational wisdom. It’s in our genes and in our DNA” - Kazu Haga

About the Trauma…

“Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you.” — dr. Gabor Maté

“Trauma is that scarring that makes you less flexible, more rigid, less feeling and more defended.” — Gabor Maté

“Being traumatized means continuing to organize your life as if the trauma were still going on - unchanged and immutable - as every new encounter or event is contaminated by the past.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma”

Trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on mind, brain, and body. ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma”

“Trauma robs you of the feeling that you are in charge of yourself. The challenge of recovery is to re-establish ownership of your body and your mind—of yourself.” ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma”

“The paradox of trauma is that it has both the power to destroy and the power to transform and resurrect.” - Peter A. Levine

“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence.” - Peter A. Levine

“The effects of unresolved trauma can be devastating. It can affect our habits and outlook on life, leading to addictions and poor decision-making. It can take a toll on our family life and interpersonal relationships. It can trigger real physical pain, symptoms, and disease. And it can lead to a range of self-destructive behaviours.” - Peter A. Levine