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When I Feel Left Out

🐾 Hi Friends—Harvey here!

Sometimes… I feel left out.

Mom and Dad were busy with the new puppy, and I was sitting alone.

My tail was still. My heart felt heavy.

“Mom?” I said. “I feel left out.”

She came right over. Dad did too.

“We love you so much,” they said.

They made space just for me.

A hug. A moment.

And that helped.

I learned something important:

When I share my feelings, people listen.

“My feelings matter,” I said.

“They always do,” Mom said.

Talk About It

  • Have you ever felt left out?
  • What can you say when you feel that way?
  • Who can you talk to?

A Note to Parents and Caregivers

This story supports emotional expression and reinforces that children’s feelings are valid and heard. It’s important to express emotion calmly, with encouragement.