For decades, children’s books have covered almost every topic imaginable from kindness and courage to friendship and the first day of school. And though many books about divorce now exist to help kids, these books can actually be damaging to families coping with a narcissistic dynamic. This is an experience far too common, yet barely spoken about in the world of children’s literature.
What happens to a child’s heart, mind, and self-worth when they grow up around narcissistic or emotionally abusive family dynamics?
Most children who experience emotional manipulation, chronic invalidation, parentification, stonewalling, or unpredictable home environments grow up believing:
“I’m too sensitive.”
“Something must be wrong with me.”
“Maybe I deserve this.”
“My feelings don’t matter.”
Those are not just “difficult emotions.” They are wounds; silent, unacknowledged, and often invisible to the outside world, that children carry with them, shaping how they see themselves and how they connect with others beyond the family.
And until very recently, there were no children’s books written specifically to help kids understand, process, and heal from these experiences.
That’s why my books are different.
Written with a trauma-informed lens, but in a child’s language.
Most books on trauma, emotional abuse, and narcissistic family systems are created for adults. Kids are left absorbing the impact without the words or frameworks to understand what they’re living through.
My books bridge that gap.
They’re gentle.
They’re age-appropriate.
They honor the child’s emotional experience, without ever placing blame or introducing concepts too heavy for young readers.
Every story teaches:
- what emotional safety feels like
- how to trust feelings
- where boundaries begin
- what healthy relationships look like
- how to identify harmful patterns without fear
Children learn the truth without ever being exposed to the adult complexity behind the scenes.
They validate children who’ve been taught their feelings don’t matter.
Kids in narcissistic or emotionally chaotic homes often become “the peacekeeper,” “the pleaser,” or “the forgotten one.”
Adults may minimize or misinterpret their pain.
My books help kids realize:
- Your feelings are real.
- Your voice matters.
- You are allowed to feel confused or hurt.
- You are allowed to protect your heart.
- You are not responsible for fixing adults.
That simple validation, delivered through relatable characters and comforting dialogue, can be life-changing.
They empower kids without villainizing parents.
One of the hardest balances to strike is telling the emotional truth without pointing fingers.
A child doesn’t need labels.
They don’t need diagnoses.
They don’t need a villain.
What they need is a model of healthy behavior and tools to support their inner world.
My books focus on empowerment, not blame:
- “Your feelings are valid.”
- “You deserve safety.”
- “Here’s how you can protect your inner space.”
The story does the teaching, without ever placing a child in the middle.
They help kids recognize emotional patterns before they become lifelong wounds.
Children raised in chaotic emotional systems often grow into adults who struggle with boundaries, feel responsible for other people’s emotions, self-abandon to avoid conflict, choose harmful relationships, overexplain, overgive, or overfunction.
My books gently interrupt that cycle.
They teach self-worth early.
They teach boundaries early.
They teach emotional literacy early.
When a child can regains trust in themselves, they can begin to understand their environment in their own life too, safely, quietly, and at their own pace.
They were written by someone who lived it... and survived it.
My books aren’t theoretical.
They aren’t distant.
They weren’t created from an academic lens.
They were born from years of survival. Real lived experience:
- navigating narcissistic abuse
- being stripped of my ability to protect my own children
- rebuilding after chaos
- healing
- choosing to break generational patterns
- learning what emotional safety actually looks like
Parents, therapists, guardians, teachers, and survivors tell me the same thing over and over:
“These books are game changers.”
That is exactly why they exist.
They give parents and kids common ground to grow from.
Adults healing from narcissistic dynamics often struggle with:
- explaining unhealthy behavior without burdening the child
- teaching boundaries without shaming
- validating feelings they weren’t allowed to have as kids
- helping children separate their worth from someone else’s dysfunction
And many of the adults in this situation often have a wounded inner child who struggles with the same things their children are struggling with. My books are conversation starters.
They open doors.
They offer language.
They shift generational patterns.
They make the “invisible” parts of emotional abuse something kids can finally understand; safely and with love.
The give adults permission to heal the parts of them that need it too.
Why These Books Matter More Than Ever
Narcissistic and emotional abuse is rising in visibility, but children have remained the most unheard, unseen part of that conversation.
Until now.
My mission is built on these simple beliefs:
The stories we read matter.
The stories we tell about ourselves matter even more.
When children learn:
✨ “My feelings matter.”
✨ “I am allowed to set boundaries.”
✨ “I can trust myself.”
✨ “My worth is not up for debate.”
The stories they tell about themself change. And when that happens?
The cycle breaks.
The healing begins.
And the story of their life becomes something new.
Explore the Books That Help Kids Heal, Grow, and Feel Seen
Each of my titles is intentionally designed to support different emotional needs, developmental stages, and family dynamics. If you’re not sure where to start — here’s a guide to help you choose the right book for your child or your situation:
📘 Find Your Happy (Ages 5 and up)
Helps children accept and provides a roadmap to finding happiness in life despite our circumstances. Perfect for kids who struggle with fear, overwhelm, or dysregulation.
📗 I Feel Super (Ages 7 and up)
Teaches self-esteem, empowerment, and inner strength. Wonderful for kids who have been minimized or gaslit, and need reminders of their worth and capability.
📙 LIGHT (Ages 5 and up)
An uplifting story that shows children the importance of boundaries and how healthy boundaries work, especially those who feel dimmed, silenced, or overshadowed by narcissistic dynamics.
📕 The Sorry Monster (Ages 4 and up)
Helps kids understand healthy vs. unhealthy apologies, boundaries around blame, and how to separate themselves from someone else’s emotional chaos. Excellent for families coping with guilt-tripping or emotional volatility.
📘 If Not You, Then Who? (Ages 10 and up)
A powerful pocket-sized pick me up that reminds kids, teens AND adults that they matter, perfect for anyone who feels minimized, doubtful or looked over.
Ready to Support Your Child’s Emotional Healing?
👉 Click here to explore each book, see what emotional skills it teaches, and find the perfect fit for your child’s age and needs.
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