Michael's Maze of Emotions
by
Thomas
A story about Divorce
for your 2nd Grader.
Once upon a time, in a large, mysterious mansion filled with countless rooms and puzzling mazes, lived an adventurous boy named Michael. Michael loved puzzles, but more than anything, he loved his parents.
One day, Michael's parents sat him down. They looked sad. 'Michael,' they said, 'we have something important to tell you. We are getting a divorce.' Michael felt a rush of confusion and sadness.
To distract himself, Michael decided to dive into the mansion's mazes. The first maze was simple, just like the times when his parents would argue over small things. He solved it quickly, but felt a pang of loneliness.
The mazes got increasingly complex, mirroring his feelings. In one maze, he encountered a high wall, representing his parents' disagreements. He felt stuck, just like he did in real life.
Michael tried to climb the wall, but it was too high. He felt helpless. Then, he remembered what his mother always said, 'It's okay to ask for help, Michael.' So, he did.
With a little help, Michael managed to overcome the wall. He felt a sense of accomplishment, but also a sense of sadness. He missed his parents being together.
In the next maze, he found a dark tunnel. It scared him, just like the thought of his parents living separately. But his father's words echoed in his mind, 'Face your fears, Michael.' So, he did.
Michael walked through the dark tunnel, feeling scared but brave. When he came out, he felt relieved. He realized that even scary things can be overcome.