Reading Children's Books is therapeutic
Swara Swami I am an autistic person, also with anxiety. I am a very determined person. I deal with discrimination and ableism, but I also don’t give up. Music, dancing, movies, TV shows, nature, food etc. gives me happiness. Any ableism or discrimination makes me sad. Being misunderstood for who I am makes me sad. I am generally a sensitive person. I feel very much even though I don’t really show it.
My relationship with children’s books connect me with my inner child. It heals me and makes me feel good. I started reading children’s book when I met Arushi. She used to share Children’s books with me. I was surprised to see how much it is relevant to me - how much I can still learn about life and how therapeutic it is. Each of our readings have been very special. It brings me closer to the community.
Working through my worries with Ruby’s worry
I am happy that reading Children’s books are a part of my life. I hope to continue to read them whenever I feel down, whenever I need motivation. I just want to say, you all are missing a lot! Reading children’s books are so therapeutic. You can learn so much from it. We often think that children’s books are childish, but there is always a message. So please don’t let go off children’s books.