Spaghetti Brain

    By Samantha

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    03 Jun, 2024

    a girl sitting at a desk with a book and teddy bears in front of her and a teddy bear on the desk, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, cgstudio

    Emma woke up, feeling like her thoughts were tangled, just like a bowl of spaghetti. She was unsure of what she was feeling.

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    Emma tried to go about her morning routine but the jumbled thoughts made everything seem harder. She realized she needed to untangle her 'Spaghetti Brain'.

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    Seeing Emma's struggle, her mom suggested they should try to solve the 'Spaghetti Brain' together, just like they would untangle a real bowl of spaghetti.

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    Emma's mom explained that it's okay to have mixed feelings. She suggested that Emma could try to identify each feeling, just like she would pick out each strand of spaghetti.

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    At school, Emma tried to apply what her mom taught her. She identified her feelings as she went through her day, untangling her 'Spaghetti Brain'.

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    Emma's teacher noticed the change in her and praised her for handling her emotions well. Emma felt proud and happy, another strand untangled.

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    Emma returned home and shared her day with her mom. She realized that talking about her feelings helped untangle the 'Spaghetti Brain' further.

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    Her mom praised her for her efforts and encouraged her to keep practicing. Emma felt understood and loved, another strand untangled.

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    Before bedtime, Emma reflected on her day. She felt proud of herself for managing her emotions and untangling her 'Spaghetti Brain'.

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    Emma realized that it was okay to have a 'Spaghetti Brain' sometimes. She knew she had the tools to untangle it and that made her feel confident.

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    Her mom tucked her in and praised her for her bravery. She told Emma that she was proud of her for managing her 'Spaghetti Brain'.

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    As Emma drifted off to sleep, she felt happy and peaceful. Her 'Spaghetti Brain' was untangled and she was looking forward to a new day.