The Grow-Ups

(Fear that adults are too big, too busy, and don’t understand)

Personality:

Tall, blurred, hurried, and seemingly important but hard to understand.

How it Behaves:
• Looms in doorways, talks over children
• Says: “You’ll understand when you’re older”
• Makes problems feel small or silly

What it Feeds On:

Feeling unheard and rushed

What Weakens It:

A grown-up who listens at eye level, attention without interruption

Secret Truth:

They were once small too and forget how heavy feelings feel.

How it Changes:

Shrinks and softens when truly listened to, sometimes remembering how to play.