Neves, SofiaFerreira, MafaldaSousa, EdgarTopa, JoanaBorges, JaneteVieira, Cristina P.2025-12-102025-12-102025http://hdl.handle.net/10400.24/2780Research shows lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people are vulnerable to more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The research focused on the perceptions of experiencing ACEs among 36 Portuguese LGBTI people who were exposed to domestic violence by their parents or other family members (M = 34.11; SD = 10.77). Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted and data were subjected to thematic analysis. Results reveal a great exposure to different types of domestic violence, such as psychological, physical and sexual abuse, corrective practices and home expulsion. Affirmative and trauma-informed approaches, especially in counseling, are required to address LGBTI children’s needs.engLGBTIAdverse childhood experiencesPortugalDomestic violenceParentsFamilyjournal10.1080/26924951.2025.2456304