Do you know a child who is dealing with big feelings? In 'You're Not Alone: Stories for Children with Big Feelings, ' we explore real-life situations that children face every day. These situations, such as parental incarceration, abuse, foster care, etc., can leave children feeling afraid and alone. My Dad Lives Far Away Now was written to support children navigating one of life's most confusing and painful experiences: having a parent who is incarcerated. This is a reality for over 5 million children in the United States alone - and yet many of them suffer in silence, believing they are alone, ashamed, or somehow at fault. Children may not always have the words to express what they feel - sadness, confusion, anger, even guilt. This story helps permit them to feel those emotions, while reinforcing an essential truth: They are still worthy of love, safety, and belonging. This book can be used as a gentle starting point for conversations about: What does it mean when someone goes to jail or prison? That a parent's actions are not the child's fault How to talk about big emotions in safe, healthy ways The importance of stable, caring adults in a child's life You don't need to have all the right answers - just being present, listening, and validating their experience can mean the world.