Many people with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have gone on to achieve incredible things.
Even the 1 in 6 individuals with four or more ACEs have become entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, nonprofit founders, authors, and teachers—breaking generational patterns and becoming nurturing caregivers.
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​​​Learning about ACEs and their potential impact can be difficult to process, but don’t lose hope. There are antidotes to ACEs, and everyone deserves to know about them.
​Healing is possible, and the TRIBE you need is closer than you think.
Help Reduce Exposure to Childhood Adversity
At ACEs Matter, we are dedicated to enlightening the community about interventions for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and guiding individuals on their path to recovery.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that occur from the womb to 18 years of age. These experiences can significantly affect long-term health and happiness.
ACEs 15 Researched Categories
WITNESSING PARENTAL / CAREGIVER CHALLENGES
1. MENTAL ILLNESS (Bipolar, Depression, PTSD)
2. DOMESTIC-INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
3. SUBSTANCE MISUSE
4. JAIL/ARREST/PRISON
5. ABANDONMENT (Divorce, Deportation, Death)​
​​PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
6. PHYSICAL NEGLECT
7. EMOTIONAL NEGLECT
8. PHYSICAL ABUSE
9. EMOTIONAL ABUSE
10. SEXUAL ABUSE
Extended Research Questions
​​PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
11. BEING BULLIED
12. HOUSING INSTABILITY (Foster Care, Homelessness, Psychiatric Placement)
13. GROWING UP IN A NUTRITION DESERT (Ultra-processed foods)
14. GROWING UP WITH POVERTY, CRIME, or VIOLENCE
15. DISCRIMINATION or RACISM
But fear not, for there is encouraging news: you possess the ability to transform your narrative and positively influence the lives of millions of children and adults affected by ACEs.
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Are you ready to see how ACEs may have influenced your life?
Take our ACE survey today to begin your healing journey for both yourself and your loved ones.
THE ACEs PYRAMID
It all starts with you
At ACEs Matter, we believe real change begins with understanding.
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Taking the ACE test can help you:
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Understand how childhood experiences influence your present
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Break free from old patterns and find your strength
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Empower yourself and uplift your loved ones
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Shine a light of awareness and compassion
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Help us build a world where every story finds hope.
OUR MISSION
Social Renewal Through Resilience Informed Community Education
​We are Adverse Childhood Experiences Matter, or ACEs Matter for short.
By 2030, we aim to transform 1 million lives through ACEs awareness and nervous system healing.
Join us. Be part of a movement that empowers conversations and breaks the silence around childhood trauma.
From Experience, For Change
I’m Cendie, the founder of ACEs Matter.
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My passion for ACEs education and trauma awareness comes not only from my years as a public-school educator but from my own story of childhood adversity.
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For most of my life, I didn’t realize how deeply my early experiences shaped my reactions to stress. But when I discovered ACEs, everything changed.
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Now I'm on a mission bring the light of understanding to those who need it most.
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Take the ACEs test; Change Start Here
Help us create a world where childhood trauma is understood, addressed, and healed.
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The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test offers valuable insights into how early life experiences may impact your mental and physical health.
It’s a powerful first step in recognizing trauma-related challenges and finding the support you deserve.​
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Talk to your doctor, therapist, or social worker about your score.