
On a sunny afternoon, Maya built a road beside the window.
The Loud Feeling in My ChestA child notices a big mad feeling inside, names it, stomps safely, and breathes until the feeling gets smaller.
1. On a sunny afternoon, Maya built a road beside the window.
2. The block tower fell, and Maya pressed a hand against her chest.
3. Her chest felt loud, and her hands curled into tight little fists.
4. Maya said, “There is a big mad feeling inside my chest.”
5. Maya named the feeling, then stomped her feet safely on the rug.
6. Maya breathed in slowly, then breathed out like a quiet breeze.
7. Maya breathed again and again until the loud feeling grew smaller.
8. The feeling was still there, but Maya could choose what happened next.
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