📖Social story
When I feel lonely
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Sometimes I feel lonely.
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My body might feel different when this happens.
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That's okay — all feelings are okay.
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I can take a slow breath and ask for help.
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The feeling will get smaller. I am safe.
← All feelings
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Lonely
Wishing for someone with you
💭What this feeling is
Lonely is when you wish someone was with you. Even people you love can feel lonely sometimes.
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Empty feeling in chest
- 👉Sighing a lot
- 👉Wanting to curl up
- 👉Eyes feel sad
🎯Common triggers
Being alone in your roomA friend moving awayQuiet timesNot being invited
🌱Healthy coping strategies
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Reach out
Call, message, or hug someone you care about.
2
Cozy + music
Wrap up warm and play a song you love.
3
Help someone
Doing a kind thing makes lonely smaller.
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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Lonely feelings
Cosmic Kids
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Sesame Street: Friends
Sesame Street
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What to do when you feel alone
GoZen!
Opens a kid-friendly search — preview before sharing.
📚Books
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The Invisible Boy
by Trudy Ludwig
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Lubna and Pebble
by Wendy Meddour
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How to Be a Friend
by Laurie Krasny Brown
📝Printable worksheets
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Open worksheet generator
Personalize a sheet for lonely and print it.