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ACEs are Too Common!
ACEs are Too Common!
The CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences Study documented to following ACE scores amongst the 17,000 participants:
63.9% of the 17,000 people in the ACE Study had an ACE score of at least one — 87% of those had more than one.
The following behaviors and illnesses were documented amongst the survey participants in their adulthood:
The following behaviors and illnesses were documented amongst the survey participants in their adulthood:
To adults who have endured adverse childhood experiences,
To adults who have endured adverse childhood experiences,
You are not alone. Despite how isolating those experiences made us feel, the data shows that we are all carrying an invisible burden. Here's what you can do to get support in grieving the childhood you deserved, but never had:
Ask your doctor about preventative measures and diets you can take against chronic illness in your adulthood.
Utilize group therapy, psychologists and therapists, local clinics, and healthy relationships with friends and family to get ahead of the toxic effects of childhood adversity.
Search, "ace score [insert ACE score] forum," to starting looking for a supportive online community of people who have survived similar childhood adversity as well.
Consider sharing your story so another child enduring adversity can learn what coping mechanisms did or did not work for you.
A child who experiences adversities is NOT doomed!
A child who experiences adversities is NOT doomed!
The more frequently children experience the 7 PCE, the less likely the toxic effects of ACEs will appear in their adulthood. Schools, enrichment program leaders, and family can all come together to facilitate PCEs in lives of their young ones. Community coordination and tax funding directed towards avenues for instigation of the PCE is needed. Together, your community can support your children's growth into adults who can identify and attain their happiness!
Sources
acestoohigh.com
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