My Funny Feeling

My Funny Feeling by Inez Velez
Joshua is just a boy trying to make sense of the funny feeling in his stomach. It started the night he saw his dad hurt his mom. At first, he thought it was only a tummy ache. With the help of his school nurse and social worker, Joshua begins to understand that the feeling is really fear, worry, sadness, and love all mixed together. Through Joshua's eyes, readers are invited into the hidden world of children who experience domestic violence and trauma. With honesty and simplicity, My Funny Feeling shows how talking about hard things can bring healing, hope, and safety for children and their families. This children's book is written to:
Help children recognize and express their emotions
Provide parents, teachers, and caregivers with a gentle tool to open difficult conversations
Encourage and support young survivors of domestic violence and trauma
Written by clinical social worker and advocate Inez Velez, My Funny Feeling turns professional insights into a story children can understand and connect with. It is the first in a series created to raise awareness, build resilience, and remind every child that they are never alone and there is always someone willing to help.