Listen to Becky Ellis discuss her memoir 'Little Avalanches,' and the often untold experiences of families with combat veterans. Discover how intergenerational trauma shapes lives and learn the importance of difficult yet healing conversations within families.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest - Becky Ellis01:42 Surviving a Combat Veteran's Childhood05:13 Intergenerational Trauma and Silencing06:43 Breaking the Silence10:24 Facing the Past - A Father's Awakening13:59 Conversations with Children21:08 How-to: Initiating Tough Conversations28:22 The Healing Journey Begins31:01 Transformation and the Veteran's Identity34:39 Book Insight: Little Avalanches45:29 Connecting for Future Generations

Links & Resources* Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 * Website: https://beckyellis.net/ * Follow Becky Ellis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becky.ellis.9081 * Follow Becky Ellis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyellisauthor/ * Follow Becky Ellis on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ellis_becky * Follow Becky Ellis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-ellis-4084149/ * Follow Becky Ellis on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ogXBlUpqC6oRiakSk_3ZA

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