That Missing Feeling

Mia's life feels split in two after her parents divorce, and she struggles to balance the missing feeling. Her Grandpa gives her a blue notebook to write about her feelings, which helps her to cope and find a sense of balance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2021
Publisher: American Psychological Association

Mia's world is divided in two after her parents' divorce, leaving her feeling incomplete and lost. Her beloved cat and dog now reside in separate homes, further exacerbating her sense of disconnection. At her father's house, she longs for her mother's playful jokes and soothing singing, while at her mother's, she craves her father's contagious laughter and delectable cooking. The absence of her loved ones leaves a void that seems impossible to fill, and Mia struggles to shake off this lingering feeling of longing.

Sometimes, this feeling manifests as anger, and other times, it becomes a source of deep sadness. One day, while visiting her Grandpa, he presents her with a small blue notebook, tenderly instructing her to use it whenever she feels the need to write about her grandmother. "When I write about Grandma, I am sad, but I am happy too," he says. "She is gone, but you are here. Life changes, and writing helps me think about these changes. My notebook is a home for my heart."

Mia embraces her Grandpa's gift wholeheartedly, carrying the notebook with her wherever she goes. She fills its pages with memories of joy and sorrow, using her writing as a means to process the emotions she's experiencing. Slowly but surely, her notebook becomes a sanctuary, a place where she can find solace and balance amidst the turmoil of her life. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of loss, there is still beauty and meaning to be found, and that her heart can find a home within the pages of her notebook.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 262 x 211 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433833786