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Do You Have Adverse Childhood Experiences- Get Your ACE Score For Free
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a profound impact on our lives, shaping the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. Yet many people question whether their own experiences “count” as trauma. The truth is, if you feel like you’ve been affected by your past, then your pain is valid. Let’s explore what ACEs include, how they affect us, and why healing is possible for everyone.
Why You Need to Know About ACE: Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have a big impact on how we feel, think, and act later in life. Sometimes we don’t realize how these experiences affect us, but if you feel pain or trouble from your past, it’s real—and it matters.
What Are ACEs?
ACEs are emotionally damaging experiences that happen before we turn 18. They can affect our health and well-being for a long time. Some examples of ACEs are:
Adverse Childhood Experiences include:
- Physical, Sexual, or Emotional Abuse
- Physical or Emotional Neglect
- Parental separation or divorce
- Substance abuse in the household
- Mental illness in the household
- Incarcerated household member
- Domestic violence
- Prolonged illness or hospitalization
- Economic hardship
- Bullying
- Discrimination or systemic racism
- Community violence
Your Pain is Valid
Sometimes we think our experiences aren’t “bad enough” compared to others, but that’s not true. Trauma affects everyone differently, and if something in your past still hurts, it’s worth paying attention to. Your feelings are valid, and healing is possible for you.
How ACEs Affect Your Health
Research shows that ACEs can lead to problems with both physical and mental health. Some challenges that might come from ACEs include:
As the number of ACEs increases, so does the likelihood of experiencing challenges such as:
- Depression and anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Chronic illnesses like heart disease or diabetes
- Trouble in relationships
- Struggles with self-worth or identity
The good news is, understanding your ACE score is a great first step toward healing their effects, so they don't affect your future.
Healing from ACEs
Healing isn’t about forgetting what happened in the past—it’s about letting go of the emotional weight those experiences left behind. No matter how big or small the experiences felt, if they are affecting your life, they are worth healing.
Healing can help you:
- Release emotional burdens and limiting beliefs
- Build healthier relationships with yourself and others
- Reclaim your sense of identity and purpose
- Create a life filled with clarity and joy
How I Can Help
I help people heal from ACEs through gentle methods like Root Cause Therapy (RCT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). These methods help you process and release the effects of past trauma without reliving painful memories. I also use tools like mindfulness and visualization to help you restore inner strength.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, I’m here to help. You don’t have to go through this alone. We can work together to find a path to healing, peace, and growth.
You deserve to heal, and you can. Let’s take that first step together.
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Restorative Living is a space created to support your healing journey—helping you find emotional freedom, reconnect with your true self, and develop the conviction to live aligned with your deepest truth. Through insights, science-backed methods, and real-world applications, this blog explores what it truly means to heal—mind, body, and spirit—so you can move forward with clarity, peace, and purpose.
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