Adverse Childhood Experiences are traumatic experiences that a child goes through before the age of 18. ACEs have been shown to have a long-term impact on the child’s health and development. Some examples of Adverse Childhood Experiences include physical abuse, emotional abuse (including various forms of narcissistic abuse), sexual abuse, neglect or exposure to violence
The impact of ACEs can be devastating to the child. They can lead to a range of negative outcomes, including poor physical health, poor mental health, substance abuse and early death. If you are concerned about a child’s well-being, please reach out for help. They often cannot speak up for themselves so they are dependent on us speaking up on their behalf.
The posts in this section will help you learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences. There are also posts about the impact such experiences have on children and what needs to be done to help them survive and thrive.
If you are an ACoN – an Adult Child of a Narcissist, you know all too well how destructive narcissism can be. This post is for you. Here, you will find support and advice from other adult children of narcissists. I understand what you are going through, and I hope my blog will help.
If you are a daughter of a narcissistic mother (DoNM), you know the struggle all too well. You may have grown up in a family where your mother was always putting herself first and disregarding your feelings. She may have made you feel like you were never good enough, and that you could never please her.
Did you know that suffering emotional abuse as a child can increase your risk of developing chronic pain conditions as an adult? Several studies have found a link between childhood emotional abuse and various physical ailments in adulthood.
Parents going through a divorce, or who are in an acrimonious relationship, often have no idea how to shield their children from the emotional distress that can be caused by it.
The psychological implications of growing up with a narcissistic father can be profound, affecting various aspects of a daughter’s life.
The effects of homophobic parents on their LGBTIQ+ child can be devastating – anxiety, depression, homelessness, drug abuse…