Herta Brigitte Bertel (1943–2024): A Biography of Systemic Trauma and Intergenerational Transmission (German/French Edition)
Abstract
This document provides a detailed biographical and psychological analysis of the life of Herta Brigitte Bertel (born Krug). It documents her experience as a "Verdingkind" (contract child) in post-war Austria, the resulting systemic trauma, and its intergenerational transmission. It serves as a historical record of institutional and social neglect in the 20th century.Deutsch: Diese Arbeit dokumentiert die Biografie von Herta Brigitte Bertel (1943–2024). Im Fokus stehen ihre Erfahrungen als Verdingkind im Lungau und die lebenslangen Folgen systemischer Gewalt sowie deren Weitergabe an die nächste Generation.Reference DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18172864
Fields of Study & Subjects
Memory
History
Trauma
Identity
German History and Society
Family Support in Illness
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Figshare
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026