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ABCs of ""It Happened to Me"": Healing After Unsafe Touch - A Guide for Kids and Parents As a trauma therapist and mother of four, I know firsthand how difficult it is for parents to start conversations with their children about unsafe touch. That's why I wrote ABCs of ""It Happened to Me""-to provide an easy-to-understand, trauma-informed guide that helps children heal and gives parents the tools to support them. This book is not just a story-it's a lifeline. Designed for children aged 4-12, it offers a simple, step-by-step approach to understanding body safety, emotions, and healing. It empowers kids to feel safe, understood, and heard, while also providing parents with the guidance and language they need to talk about tough topics in a supportive, nurturing way. What Makes This Book Unique? 1. Trauma-Informed Approach ABCs of ""It Happened to Me"" takes a gentle, trauma-informed approach, helping children process complex emotions like fear, confusion, and shame. Each page offers simple, clear lessons on body autonomy, healthy boundaries, and emotional growth. 2. Parent Guide & Questions At the end of the book, you'll find a Parent Guide with helpful questions to ask your child. These questions ensure that your child understands the book's messages and help create a safe space for deeper conversations about their feelings. 3. Empowering Sound Bites for Parents Each page includes sound bites for parents to use with their child, offering comforting, empowering phrases that reassure children they are loved and safe. These sound bites are designed to help parents guide their children through the healing process, one step at a time. 4. Safety Planning and Resources The book also includes tips for creating a Safety Plan, helping children feel secure by identifying trusted adults, using code words, and knowing what actions to take if they ever feel unsafe. 5. A One-of-a-Kind Resource This book is the first of its kind-a practical, trauma-informed guide that helps both children and parents navigate healing from unsafe touch. There is nothing else like it on the market, and I created it because I saw the need for a resource that was both educational and supportive.

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Reading the ABC's of It happened to me made me realize that i still have some healing to do, it also teaches you to be kind and patient with yourself. Such a tough topic but very valuable for any child or parent that have to unfortunately recover from an unsafe touch/act. This book could help your family to navigate through such a traumatic experience. Because let's be honest, as parents sometimes we don't always know what to say or do. - Ty Wife, Mom, SA Survivor LOVED this book!!!! It is so needed. I can't even begin to count the patients I have seen just in the year I have been a Pediatric FNP who struggle with suicidal ideation and all from some sort of abuse that occurred as a child. This is a wonderful way to educate our children and break cycles of trauma that result from unsafe touching!!!! - Stacion NP, Mom, Wife This was very well done!! Super informative, great tips and strategies for both kids and parents and the illustrations of were beautiful! What needed book- Tiana Wife. Mom & Teacher Wow! ABCs of ""It Happened to Me"" is more than just a book, it's a lifeline for parents. I'm deeply moved by the care, compassion, and courage it took to create this resource. The way you've gently and thoughtfully approached such a difficult topic for children is both powerful and necessary. I truly believe this book will be a vital tool for families, educators, and therapists working to help young survivors heal. While it's heartbreaking that it had to be written, I'm so grateful that it now exists in the world. Thank you for answering this call with such grace and purpose. - Angela Wife, Mom

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