Tag: Survivor Stories

• Bruises You Can’t See: Bullying, ACEs, and the Long Shadow into Adulthood

  

  Bullying leaves more than hurt feelings—it can cause lifelong emotional and physical harm. In this personal and research-backed post, I share my story, explore the link between bullying and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and call for change in how we address peer abuse.

  jessicawoodville

  August 10, 2025

  Adverse Childhood Experiences, Advocacy, Survival and Healing

  aces, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Anti-bullying advocacy, Bullying, Childhood neglect, childhood trauma, cptsd, Emotional Abuse, Healing from trauma, Long-term effects of bullying, Peer Abuse, resilience, School bullying prevention, Suicide prevention, Survivor Stories, toxic stress, trauma, Trauma-informed care, Youth mental health

• What I Wish Health Professionals Knew About Trauma

  

  They called it anxiety. They called it depression. But no one asked what happened to me. Here’s what I wish every doctor, therapist, and provider understood about trauma—and what real healing actually takes.

  jessicawoodville

  April 29, 2025

  Adverse Childhood Experiences, Chronic Illness, Survival and Healing

  ace aware, aces aware, ACEs Matter, Adverse Childhood Experiences, american health care, cptsd, healing, health care, Invisible illness, mental health, Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Health System Reform, Misdiagnosed, nervous system regulation, PACES, survival, Survivor Stories, Survivor-Led Healing, trauma, Trauma in Healthcare, trauma informed care, trauma recovery