Someone Like You: A Story That You Can Relate To

Addie’s life changed dramatically when she was 6 years old and her adopted sister moved in. This is her story. Addie really wants to support other kids that have had a similar experience, because she has felt so alone, not having the words or resources to make sense of her story. She wants to give every child an opportunity to know that they are not the only one who knows what it is like to have a sibling that won't give much in return for all the love they’re given. To have a sibling that struggles so much and causes the whole family to struggle. To live in the pain and chaos of a home filled with trauma. Let your child step into Addie's world and see how much they relate to her story of being a sibling to a traumatized child. Help give them words for their own stories. Empower them to find their voice. "This book is the first of it’s kind! I work with adoptive families struggling to raise children with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) everyday. The siblings of these children are suffering. Addie Davis knows this reality, and courageously wrote her story so other kids will know they are not the only ones. I’ve seen children heal much more quickly when they begin to understand what happened to them was not “normal,” and that their reaction to it was normal. When they hear stories of other children living through similar circumstances, they don’t feel so alone, and begin to heal. I’ve watched Addie heal first hand. She and her family are amazing humans, with so much love to offer. Even though their story didn’t end the way they hoped, their compassion for Addie’s sister shines through. I pray this book would help other children begin to heal, and be able to enjoy life without the trauma and grief they’ve known.” Carrie O’Toole, M.A., Life Coach, Author, Speaker, Filmmaker "When we found out our adopted child had reactive attachment disorder, I immediately started looking for resources for my other children. I was surprised that I could not find any! This book is one of a kind, and yet, it is the story of so many families like ours. It was such a help to share this book with my kids. Knowing they are not alone has brought a little healing to their hearts. So thankful for Addie’s bravery and willingness to sharing such a difficult part of her story." Anonymous Mother Read more