The Question Wasn’t Mine

Theme: Emotional over-responsibility
Symbol: Folded paper with a question
Use Case: For children who monitor others’ needs instead of their own
CASEL Alignment: Self-awareness, relationship skills

This story holds the child who asks on behalf of others - the peacemaker, the explainer, the one who notices what hurts but can’t name their own needs.
Art Prompt: Draw a question you asked - that wasn’t really for you.