The researchers noted associations between ACEs and physical health issues such as heart disease and cancer even years later.
Risk Factors
ACEs dont happen randomly.
Racial disparities in the data are prevalent.
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Takeaways
Childhood traumascan live in our psyches and bodies for years.
Feeling triggered at their mere mention is common.
Talking, thinking, or even reading about ACEs can be painful.
Remember that healing and recovery from ACEs are possible.
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