Cycle Breaker
Have you heard of the term “Cycle Breaker”?
What is a cycle breaker?
A “cycle-breaker" is a person who sees unhealthy multi-generational family patterns in their family and sets out the intention to change those patterns.
A “cycle breaker” acknowledges the role of context, culture, history, trauma, and resilience in families.
The Cycle Breaker and Family Conflict
The cycle breaker often runs into profound conflict with their family unit. Families steeped in generational patterns often believe that everything was fine until this one person decided to point out areas for growth. They will feel deeply uncomfortable and even threatened as they watch the cycle breaker overcome the generational cycles that continue to plague them.
The family may feel the cycle breaker has betrayed the family’s identity by refusing to partake in the same habits, beliefs, or behaviors. To them, the cycle breaker’s growth is a direct criticism of their refusal to change. Despite this tension and emotional pushback, the cycle breaker remains committed to improving themselves and creating a healthier future.
Beyond the Generational Wounds
While the Cycle Breaker's journey is profound, committing to your own healing doesn't mean you automatically take on that difficult role. Sometimes our inner wounds are caused by external factors entirely non-family related.
Therefore, committing to your own self-healing journey simply means you have accepted and surrendered to your own issues, knowing that things can and will be better for your life and your future.
The Necessity of Support
Healing is rarely easy. It is often an incredibly difficult and lonely path. That is precisely why you must commit to finding a support system—a therapist, mentor, or community. Never believe you must carry the weight of this transformation alone.
