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Malliene, age 12MALLIENE, age 12
When I was in 3rd and 4th grade, I was an attention seeker and would hug on people, even strangers. My therapist helped me understand personal space and safety.
I needed to stay in my bubble and not burst other people’s bubble.
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I needed to stay in my bubble and not burst other people’s bubble.
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We worked on appropriate touch and respecting myself.
I try to practice.
Sometimes I fall back but I’ve gotten better.
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