Part 1 of the interview with Hollie Jeffery spotlights the “WHY” behind starting the ACE Institute and how her experience of over 18 years working with Child Protective Services and Child Advocacy Centers motivated her to dig deeper and learn about what was triggering behavior within foster children. Once she learned the WHY, her empathy deepened and she was able to apply that knowledge to help her clients go from a survivor to a thriving individual. Hollie shares a story of what can happen to children when we miss the mark on thriving.The ACE Institute is based on 3 primary components:1. Light2. Restoration3. Awareness/EducationOur guest shares her spiritual convictions behind the three as well as how those focus areas all work together to help equip an individual who has experienced trauma thrive as an adult. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's), a.k.a childhood trauma, can leave survivors in the dark, with shattered and broken lives. Consequences can range from depression, mental illness, and loneliness to imprisonment and early death thru substance abuse, heart disease or even suicide. It impacts not just the individual survivor, but society as a whole, as long-term consequences follow survivors into adulthood. It impacts our workforce, health care systems, schools, economy, as well as the individual. ACE Institute Websitelightupaces.com Ace Institute was founded on the principles from Isaiah 58 and 61 - God's heart for us is Light and Restoration - that we (the helpers and thrivers) would be the light in that darkness that brings hope and beauty and restoration to the ones who have survived but are not thriving yet. “Your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as the noonday sun." Isaiah 58: 6-10.If you or someone you care about is experiencing an abusive relationship, you can call Care Lodge on the 24/7 Help Line at 601.693.4673 (HOPE) and speak with an advocate who can help you take your next step toward becoming safe. If you are not in the east Mississippi/ west Alabama region, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing may use TTY 1-800-787-3224. Visit our website www.carelodge.com for examples of safety plans and a list of all the free services available for victims of domestic violence.