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Understanding ACEs, Unresolved Trauma, and the Path Back to Life By Romalyn “Roma” Seriosa Aaron, EdS, LPC, NCC, CTAPSB, EMDR · Stronger Mental Health Counseling Services If you are having thoughts of suicide or feel unsafe right now, please stop and reach out. Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). In Walker County, you can also contact Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center at (205) 302-9000. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. You do not have to earn help. Y

Important clarification: Talking about ACEs does not mean blaming parents, caregivers, adoptive families, or anyone who cared for a child. Many hard experiences happen because of stress, illness, loss, trauma, lack of support, or life situations that are bigger than one person. Naming ACEs helps us understand what a child may have lived through so healing can begin with compassion, not blame. One of the most common concerns people have when they first learn about ACEs and com

Complex trauma and high Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) scores often do not announce themselves with a clear label. Instead, they can produce symptom patterns that closely resemble, (or get misdiagnosed) as ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), autism spectrum presentations, psychotic symptoms, personality disorders, and borderline personality disorder. Eating disorders frequently appear as part of the same trauma response. Understanding these overlaps

Imagine your mind and your life as a car on a long, winding adventure. Some days the road is smooth, and other days you hit potholes, detours, or warning lights you didn’t expect. The good news is you don’t have to navigate it alone. Different mental health and wellness professionals act like your personal “pit crew,” each with their own strengths, tools, and specialties. Here’s a friendly, easy breakdown of who’s who, and how they help keep you moving forward. Psychiatrist

At Stronger Mental Health LLC, we know that understanding the roots of challenges can open the door to real healing—especially for families and youth dealing with problematic sexual behavior (PSB). This post uses simple, everyday language to explore Sigmund Freud’s classic ideas about child development and how they can connect to sexual trauma, addiction, and PSB. Freud’s theories (late 1800s/early 1900s) are not the full modern picture, but they help explain unconscious patt

Family is often our first support system. It is where we learn, grow, and build our identities. However, as life gets busy, we may find...

Trauma can leave deep scars, often invisible to the naked eye. Many people carry the weight of their experiences, which can affect their...

Substance use can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. It can affect every part of your life, from relationships to work. But...