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by Emily, age 5
Ever since the Derecho of 2012, which caused the transformers outside of Emily’s bedroom windows to explode multiple times, and flattened both of the family cars, Emily has been dealing with her fear of storms.
After overhearing a brief adult discussion of the Oklahoma tornados at school today (just the word “tornado”), she painted this picture, and then narrated the description in this video. While unfortunate that she overheard the conversation, it became such a powerful way to express and deal with her fears and emotions.
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