Inherited Guilt: How Past Family Secrets Impact Your Present Decisions
Have you ever made a life decision that didn’t feel like yours, but you couldn’t explain why? Perhaps you turned down an opportunity, stayed in a painful relationship, or felt a deep sense of guilt for putting yourself first. These patterns often seem irrational — until you explore the possibility that the emotions you're experiencing aren’t entirely your own. This is where the power of Family Constellation therapy comes into play, helping you uncover how inherited guilt and hidden family secrets silently shape your present life. What Is Inherited Guilt? Inherited guilt is an unconscious emotional burden passed down through generations. It’s not based on your actions, but on events, traumas, or secrets that occurred in your family system — often long before you were born. You may carry guilt for: A parent’s suffering or unfulfilled dreams A grandparent’s shame or injustice An ancestor’s exclusion, betrayal, or loss Surviving when someone else didn’t This form ...