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British Society for the History of Medicine Reviews Yet — A Moving Story of Childhood Illness, Resilience, and Hope
I was moved to tears to see ‘Yet’: A Story of Triumph over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability reviewed by the British Society for the History of Medicine (BSHM). Seeing my father Harry’s story recognised by such a respected organisation means a great deal. ‘Yet’ tells of Harry’s childhood battle with bovine tuberculosis in 1930s Sheffield — a…
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Listen to Harry’s Story: A Long‑Stay Child Patient’s Journey of Resilience and Hope
The podcast discusses “Yet”: A Story of Triumph Over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability, focusing on the author’s father, Harry Drabble, and his experiences as a long-stay child patient in Sheffield due to bovine tuberculosis. It highlights his resilience and the importance of preserving these children’s stories through a Kickstarter pre-launch campaign.
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Consider Psychological Legacies in Family Trees: What Emotional Inheritance Have You Received?
Key Takeaways Psychological inheritance describes how emotional patterns, trauma responses, and coping mechanisms pass from ancestors to descendants We inherit far more than heirlooms — our ancestors’ experiences, strengths, and wounds become woven into our family stories Recognising inherited patterns helps us understand our loved ones more deeply and begin to heal inherited hurt Historical records…
