Whereas, mores are expectations of individuals behavior based on the culture’s/society’s values, beliefs and ethics.
Quick definitions for terms to be used below: cultural norms set what is acceptable and not acceptable in an individual's behavior within that culture or society. In the year 2024, we are experiencing a heightened awareness of mental health and Neurodiversity within Generation X, Millennials, Gen-Z and Gen Alpha - however, the generations before us made life work in whatever ways they were able to and are more frequently found to adhere to more Neuronormative standards (even when they’ve been educated on Neurodiversity principles). With the lens of Neurodivergent intergenerational trauma, we can also begin to recognize the long-standing grief, loss and impact of our ancestors and immediate family members living in a world not made for them and doing their best to cope with it - however often suffering for not having access to knowledge and accommodation. We know the trauma we have endured as our needs have gone unrecognized and unsupported. Neurodivergent adults know the impact of unrecognized and unsupported needs related to our Neurodivergence. Neurodivergent intergenerational trauma is all of this plus the trauma we inherit and experience due to the impact of multiple generations of family members with unrecognized and unsupported Neurodivergent needs. the impact of grandparents living through the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression passed down via genetics) as well as the toxic and abusive patterns of behavior we experience from our family members based on our unique family culture. For those familiar with intergenerational trauma, it is widely known to be the trauma that is passed down through the generations (i.e.