“Children who experience traumatic stress are those who have been exposed to one or more traumas over the course of their lives and develop reactions that persist and affect their daily lives even after the traumatic events have ended. Traumatic events can include witnessing or experiencing physical or sexual abuse, violence in families and communities, loss of a loved one, refugee or war experiences, living with a family member whose caregiving ability is impaired, and having a life threatening illness or injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 60% of American adults say they have endured abuse or other difficult family circumstances during childhood.”
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