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🌟 my body, my say β€” how to handle unwelcome hugs πŸ’‹πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ
May 16, 2025 Β· 11 min

πŸ’¬ say hello πŸ‘‹πŸ»

empowering children to protect body boundariesmeet tully β€” co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, this story helps kids navigate affection, pressure, and what it means to choose connection that feels right for them.

πŸ“˜ this story supports body autonomy, felt-safety, and emotional confidence β€” through everyday family moments and brave goodbyes.

🎧 includes: β€“ a playful therapeutic story β€“ reflection questions to explore together β€“ calming ideas for home, school, or therapy

πŸŽ™οΈ part of brave sparks β€” co-created in therapy, shaped by children’s voices, strengths, and needs ✨

🎧 sound credits

✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic) πŸŽ™οΈ voice: the brave sparks team

πŸŽ™οΈ voice cast (generated using ElevenLabs): β€“ tully β€” Kawaii Aerisita β€“ dad β€” Mark β€“ grandma β€” Seer Morganna β€“ cousin 1 β€” Lucie β€“ cousin 2 β€” Austin Boy

πŸŽ›οΈ sound mixing: brave sparks team πŸŽΆ music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore β€” https://freesound.org/s/768424 β€” attribution 4.0

🎧 sound effects: πŸ”” tibetan bowl_left hit.wav by dersinnsspace β€” https://freesound.org/s/417117 β€” creative commons 0 🎢 sad little piano tune by robhog β€” https://freesound.org/s/685321/ β€” attribution 4.0 πŸ”Š family ambience by f-r-a-g-i-l-e β€” https://freesound.org/s/496749 β€” attribution 4.0 πŸ”” doorbell shortened by jwheeler91 β€” https://freesound.org/s/442280 β€” creative commons 0 πŸŒ€ record scratch.wav by luffy β€” https://freesound.org/s/3536 β€” attribution 4.0 πŸ’“ heart beat.wav by chamonesteyn β€” https://freesound.org/s/542218 β€” attribution 4.0 πŸ”” richcraft - multiple chime by richcraftstudios β€” https://freesound.org/s/454608 β€” attribution 4.0 🧡 zipper opens β€” generated using elevenlabs sound effects β€” https://www.elevenlabs.io πŸƒ cards flicking β€” generated using elevenlabs sound effects β€” https://www.elevenlabs.io πŸ˜‚ kids laughing β€” generated using elevenlabs sound effects β€” https://www.elevenlabs.io 🍽️ clinking dishes β€” elevenlabs sfx id: 11l-clinking_dishes_clea-1747274473354 β€” https://www.elevenlabs.io πŸŽ‰ joyful upbeat energy by nancy_sinclair β€” https://freesound.org/s/759644 β€” creative commons 0 🌬️ whoosh.soft.wav by junggle β€” https://freesound.org/s/73263 β€” attribution 4.0 πŸ’‹ double_kiss_real.aif by stereostereo β€” https://freesound.org/s/117355 β€” attribution 4.0

πŸŒ€ part of the brave sparks podcast β€” co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy β€” inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

πŸŽ™οΈ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop πŸŽ›οΈ sound design: brave sparks team 🎡 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore β€” https://freesound.org/s/768424 β€” attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks