Rooted in Time hosts Nicole and Melody take you deeper into the trenches of generational trauma in Podcast 6 S.2 Ep.4 of this series, Trauma Begets Trauma: Finding Iris.

This episode combs the genealogical record for information, searching for evidence that can uphold or refute the hypothesis that Iris Wright is the daughter of my great grandfather, Vasper Wright. The hosts analyze their own familial genealogy through interviews, oral histories, genealogical records, historical documents, geospatial analyses, cultural awareness and mental health knowledge to better understand generational trauma in their family.

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 there as well. 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.