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IT WAS NEVER YOUR FAULT When Dad Leaves the Family: A Guide For Kids Who Feel Forgotten
Paperback
Series: Emotional Resilience 9-14yrs, Book 3
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 16 2026
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
IT WAS NEVER YOUR FAULT
When Dad Leaves the Family
A Guide for Kids Who Feel Forgotten Age Range 9-14yrs
When a dad leaves the family, it can leave children feeling hurt, confused, and full of questions they may not know how to ask.
Some children wonder if they did something wrong.
Many quietly blame themselves for something that was never their responsibility.
But the truth every child deserves to hear is simple:
It was never your fault.
This gentle and reassuring book helps children understand family separation in a safe and supportive way. Through clear explanations and comforting guidance, it helps young readers make sense of the big emotions that can appear when a parent leaves.
Inside this book, children will discover that:
- family separation is never a child's responsibility
- their feelings are normal and important
- it is okay to feel sad, angry, confused, or worried
- talking about feelings can help them heal
- they are still loved, valued, and deserving of happiness
Written with compassion and understanding, this book offers a supportive voice for children navigating one of the most difficult changes a family can face.
Because no child should ever feel responsible for a decision that was never theirs to make.
You were never the reason.
You were never the problem.
And it was never your fault.
- Sheryl Roberts
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