Why Did We Have to Say Goodbye?
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Why Did We have to Say Goodbye? Valeries Story is a beautifully illustrated book that shares the brutal impact of domestic violence from a childs perspective. The story, written in verse by her adoptive mother, relates one young girls words and experiences as she grieves the sudden loss of her Baby Maxwell and life as she knew it. A story of love, loss and hope, Why Did We have to Say Goodbye? is a message to be shared with children and families who have been impacted by child abuse and with those families currently at risk. It is a beautifully illustrated book for use in both at home and in therapeutic settings. Children will be able to see that they are not alone, and the underlying message is to help them recognize risk and share their concerns with adults who will help them. Adult readers will benefit from viewing the harsh results of child abuse through a childs eyes.The artwork is amazing and the questions posed by one little girl give voice to the confusion and pain of many children. Kimberly A. Mann Ph.D., L.C.S.W.When she was just four years old, Valeries brother died at the hand of their birth father. Why Did We have to Say Goodbye? illustrates the impact of loss, describing her sad, scared and angry feelings and following her growth as she begins to learn at a very young age to manage loss. Following her path through the sudden removal from her home and the loss of everything familiar to her, to her placement in foster care, to her subsequent adoption, readers will be inspired by Valeries strong spirit and deep faith. Based on her actual words, journal entries and experiences, this story was originally compiled as Valeries adoption Lifebook, a tool to help her understand her life story, making connections between her past experiences and her present situation in a healthy, therapeutic way. Lifelike illustrations are accompanied by childlike drawings which effectively share the impact of the most traumatic parts of Valeries story.Th
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