The Generational Curse of White Supremacy: A Lie That Traumatized Us All

Generational trauma touches every one of us. It’s woven into the stories we’ve been told about ourselves, our families, and the world. One of the most insidious forms of generational trauma is white supremacy—a carefully crafted lie that has shaped societies, economies, and human relationships for centuries.

At its core, white supremacy began as a response to deep-seated feelings of inferiority. Individuals who felt ashamed of their differences and limitations created a false narrative of superiority. They told these stories to their children, passing them down through generations until the lie became so ingrained in literature, science, and social structures that it was accepted as fact. Over time, those children—indoctrinated by myths of dominance—began to live as if they were inherently superior.

The Power of a Lie

There was an undeniable psychological benefit to this illusion. Children raised with an unquestioned belief in their superiority developed higher self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of entitlement to power and success. Meanwhile, the damage to others was profound: entire populations were dehumanized, oppressed, and subjected to violence to maintain the illusion of dominance.

The roots of this lie trace back to the 17th century when European scientists, particularly French naturalists, began classifying humans by race—assigning value to skin color and weaponizing pseudoscience to justify atrocities. But this racial hierarchy was never about science; it was about control. As societies evolved, money became the new determinant of power, and those who accumulated wealth solidified their dominance by institutionalizing racial superiority. What began as a psychological survival mechanism morphed into the backbone of capitalism, colonialism, and systemic oppression.

The Rage of a Shattered Illusion

For centuries, American values—whiteness, maleness, wealth, heterosexuality, and Christianity—have been upheld as the ultimate standard. These identities gained power through violence, suppression, and control. The more these systems reinforced the lie, the more it appeared to be true.

But now, the illusion is fracturing. The world is no longer blindly accepting the myth of superiority. And this, more than anything, has created a crisis for those who have built their identities around it. When the lie is no longer reflected back at them, when their dominance is questioned or challenged, the reaction is often rage, fear, and violence. This isn’t just political resistance—it’s a deep, generational panic.

White supremacy was never about inherent superiority. It was always about fear. The fear that if people knew the truth—if they recognized that no one is superior to anyone else—there would be no reason to keep fighting for dominance. And without that fight, their way of life, their lineage, their power structures might cease to exist.

Breaking the Cycle

The greatest tragedy in all of this is that the lie has forced marginalized communities to create counter-narratives for survival. Instead of embracing collective humanity, people have been forced into an exhausting cycle of proving their worth, resisting oppression, and creating new myths to combat old ones.

But what if we stopped? What if we refused to buy into the lies at all? What if, instead of fighting over illusions, we dismantled the structures that keep us trapped in this cycle of trauma?

The truth is simple: Humans are humans. We are not defined by superiority or inferiority. We are not bound to repeat the mistakes of our ancestors. The only way forward is to expose the lie for what it is, reject the fear that fuels it, and choose to heal.

The cycle can end. The question is: Will we let it?