When I Go Quiet
I'm usually worrying about money, never about you.
When You Say Fine
I hear "leave me alone", so I do. Then I miss you all evening.
What I Need From You
One real sentence a day. Any one at all.
ExampleOne page that says how to read them, in their own words. One page handed back.
Imagine your teenager handing you one page that says how to read them. Imagine handing one back.
A Field Guide
I'm usually worrying about money, never about you.
I hear "leave me alone", so I do. Then I miss you all evening.
One real sentence a day. Any one at all.
ExampleI'm not angry with you. I'm full. Sit near me and don't ask yet. I'll come back.
I hear that you're disappointed in me. If you mean tired, say tired.
Knock, then wait for me to answer.
ExampleMayaMum
Their page is theirs. A parent reads only what their teenager chooses to hand over.