Fibroids are more than just a physical ailment—they are a manifestation of deeper, unresolved traumas that many melanated women carry within their bodies. This has been discussed in more depth in a previous article, and it bears repeating because healing fibroids isn’t just about following a physical treatment plan. It’s about addressing the mental, emotional, and spiritual scars that continue to influence our health and well-being.
Many of us are suffering in silence. Fibroids are rampant among melanated women, but few realise that these physical tumours are not just random occurrences. They are deeply connected to the generational trauma we’ve inherited and continue to experience. This isn’t just about biology; this is about history, culture, and the unspoken wounds that have been passed down from one generation to the next.
Inspired by the insights from *Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome*, *Health First*, and *Our Bodies, Ourselves*, it’s clear that healing must go beyond the surface. Dr. Joy DeGruy, in her work on Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome, illustrates how the unresolved trauma of slavery continues to play out in our daily lives, influencing our beliefs, behaviours, and ultimately, our health. We cannot ignore the psychological and emotional impacts of such trauma on our bodies. *Health First* urges us to prioritise our well-being, not just through diet and exercise but through understanding the mind-body connection. And *Our Bodies, Ourselves* empowers us with the knowledge to reclaim our health by understanding how our bodies work in relation to our mental and emotional states.
This is where we need to dig deep and get real. Healing isn’t just about physical treatments—those are essential, but they are only one part of the equation. The real work begins when we confront the unconscious beliefs and behaviours that have been embedded in us through generations of trauma. Example, why would we, often unconsciously, favour someone with lighter skin over someone darker? Why do we devalue ourselves and others based on the colorism that was forced upon us? These are the questions we must ask ourselves if we truly want to heal.
To break free from the cycle of pain and suffering, we must look within. It’s not enough to simply follow a set of instructions or adopt a healthier lifestyle. We must confront the beliefs that keep us bound—beliefs that were born out of survival but now only serve to perpetuate our suffering. Healing fibroids on a deeper level means acknowledging the trauma that lives in our cells, the pain that our ancestors carried, and the ways in which we continue to act out these traumas in our relationships, our self-worth, and our choices.
This is not an easy journey, but it is a necessary one. We have to be willing to face the raw and uncomfortable truths about ourselves and our history. We must be willing to dismantle the internalised beliefs that tell us we are not enough, that our beauty is measured by the shade of our skin, and that our worth is tied to how closely we can conform to someone else’s standards.
It’s time to start healing on every level—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Begin by becoming aware of the unconscious beliefs and behaviours that are driving your actions. Challenge them. Replace them with beliefs that affirm your worth, your beauty, and your right to heal. Seek out the resources, the books, the communities that support this deeper level of healing. Don’t be afraid to dig deep, to ask the hard questions, and to confront the uncomfortable truths. This is the path to true healing—the kind that not only frees you from the dreaded symptoms of fibroids but also liberates you from the chains of generational trauma. The time to heal is now. Look in the mirror. It starts with you.