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Lily's Question

feelings
October 20, 2025Age 7
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Lily asks:

Age 7

Dear GalGal, why do I sometimes feel sad even when nothing bad is happening?

GalGal's Answer:

With love from your penguin friend 💜

Dear Lily, Thank you for your wonderful question! It's perfectly okay to feel sad sometimes, even if everything seems fine on the outside. Our feelings are like the weather; sometimes it’s sunny, and other times it’s cloudy. Feeling sad is just a way for our hearts to ask for a little extra love or care. It could be because of changes around you, or maybe you just need a hug. Talking about your feelings with someone you trust can help too! Always remember, it's important to be kind to ourselves when we're feeling this way. I’m sending you a big warm hug! With love, GalGal

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