Trangenerational Effects of Abuse on Kids.
/If you think domestic violence affects only you, you are wrong!
It affects the stress responses of the children and their coping skills.
The offsprings are more likely to suffer from mental illness; such as anxiety, mood and trauma related disorders.
It affects their physical health; they are at an increased risk of developing stress related medical disorders, such as diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers.
It affects their future relationships, as people tend to gravitate towards familiar patterns of relationships similar to what they witnessed or experienced during childhood.
Consider getting them professional help to process the dysfunction they witnessed growing up and help them build healthy relationships in future.
Remember late Bobbi Kristina, daughter of late Whitney Houston, who was also a victim of domestic violence like her mother?
Watch this movie on her life on 10/8/17
9pm Eastern time.