Disappointment

Hello. I am a feeling, and my name is Disappointment. I am the feeling you get when something you really hoped for doesn't happen. Sometimes I visit when it rains on the day you wanted to go to the park. I can also show up when a friend has to go home in the middle of a fun game.

When I visit, it's okay to feel sad or a little grumpy for a while. It helps to do something to feel better. You can take a big, slow breath. You can ask a grown-up for a hug. Sometimes finding a new, fun thing to do helps me go away. Even though I can feel heavy, I never last forever. I am a feeling that teaches you how to be strong when things do not go the way you planned.