It feels like thunderstorm
Loud, heavy, damp
It feels like lightning going
Snap, crackle, crack.

It feels like peace,
Untethered joy,
Contentment,
Happiness,
The gladness, oh boy.

Change is happening,
Three sixties occuring,
All that was needed was a little connection.

When old habits come,
When it’s a full on meltdown,
I grab her a little,
Wobble her arm,
Nonverbal connection
In overwhelm,
Is all that is needed,
To make us safe and well.




*This is a story of how I helped my daughter come out of a meltdown, I connected and made her giggle. This is not advice you need to take on or implement. This is my opinion and experience.