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Across 4 Continents: My Journey of Healing Ancestral Trauma, Becoming Empowered, and Finding Home is a deeply personal memoir tracing one woman’s multi-generational healing journey and search for home across Finland, Australia, Japan, and the United States. Born in the snowy north of Finland, Reija is uprooted during childhood and thrust into the challenges of culture shock, language barriers, and frequent moves that erode her sense of identity. Though she excels academically and adapts to new environments, an unspoken inheritance of ancestral trauma begins to surface.

Marrying and then living abroad, first in Japan and ultimately settling in the United States, Reija continues to be faced with the challenge of navigating cultural differences and seeking a sense of belonging. Woven throughout Reija’s journey is a profound exploration of ancestral trauma. She uncovers how family histories—including war displacement and generational pain—echo through her own experiences, influencing her relationships and sense of self. Determined to break the cycle, she embarks on a holistic healing journey, turning to practices such as writing, mindfulness, and the power of reconnecting with her heritage.

Told with unflinching honesty, Across 4 Continents invites readers into moments of struggle, heartbreak, and triumph, offering powerful insights into how trauma can be transformed into self-empowerment and renewed purpose. Above all, this memoir is a celebration of resilience, reminding us that the path to healing, though challenging, can ultimately lead us back home—within ourselves and among those we hold dear.