Between bone lines
and the water map,
What Lingers moves invisible –
A salt script,
Unsoled under the skin.
The child does not know
The weight they carry,
Quantolvo your hands pressed
Before they curtinate themselves to form
themselves.
Through blood.
And quiet recorded,
a brand remains –
No wounds seen
But what happened
Without touch.
In the silence of the marrow,
A REMOVE TAKE ROOT
Not as history
But as something the body
He has always known.
This poem is inspired by Recent researchthat found the trauma related to the war of changes in DNA in the families of Syrian refugees, affecting children and grandchildren.
Violence not only affects those who experience it directly, but can have lasting effects on generations. Trauma during pregnancy can alter how genes work through biological changes known as epigenetic modifications, potentially shaping long -term health. While previous investigations have shown that trauma impacts individuals, it is known less about how these effects are transmitted. Understanding this process is crucial to recognize the lasting consequences of conflict and displacement, particularly for refugee communities.
This study examined DNA patterns in three generations of Syrian refugees to explore how war -related violence influences gene expression. Analyzing biological samples of 131 participants, researchers found clear genetic markers linked to inherited and direct exposure to violence. Children exposed to trauma before birth showed signs of accelerated aging, highlighting pregnancy as a critical period of vulnerability. This research offers the first direct evidence of a biological signature of intergenerational trauma, shedding light on how the conflict affects families long after it ends.
#Blood #sustained
