In "It Didn't Start with You," Mark Wolynn delves into the profound and often overlooked realm of inherited family trauma, unveiling how the emotional legacies of our ancestors can influence our mental health and well-being. With an engaging narrative that intertwines cutting-edge scientific research and personal stories, Wolynn reveals how traumas experienced by previous generations may manifest in our own lives as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and a plethora of other mental health issues. This groundbreaking book not only uncovers the hidden impacts of these ancestral legacies but also offers hope and a path toward healing, challenging the conventional understanding of personal trauma and mental health. Wolynn's methodical approach, known as the Core Language Approach, provides readers with practical tools and techniques to explore their family histories, uncover the origins of their emotional struggles, and ultimately, break the cycle of suffering. Through diagnostic self-inventories, genogram creation, and innovative exercises in visualization and dialogue, "It Didn't Start with You" empowers individuals to reconnect with their past, understand the present, and reclaim a healthier future. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to comprehend and heal the traumas that echo through generations, offering a new lens through which to view our lives and our legacies.