Triumph Over Trauma

Overcoming Childhood ACE Scores

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Hey Readers,

This week, in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, I want to take some time to talk about ACE scores and how to overcome childhood trauma with resilience.

Please note: this post will discuss adverse childhood experiences and may be distressing and triggering for those who have experienced trauma related to this subject. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please seek help from a trusted authority or support organization. I have left links to such organizations at the end of this post.  

What is an ACE Score?

I first became aware of ACE scores during my over decade long tenure working with young children and families facing a myriad of stressors, including all forms of child abuse, homelessness, parental incarceration, mental illness, and drug addiction, to name a few. As a survivor of childhood traumas myself, I was instantly drawn to learning more about what an Ace score is, how it impacts …