Fatima Saleem

My Box of Feelings Fatima Saleem

Set in a supposedly perfect world, this story is about a South Asian girl, Urmilla who feels all alone and puts her emotions sadness, anger, and embarrassment in a box. Her journey traces the real-life experiences of children. Urmilla is faced with the pressure to succeed, the need to repress feelings due to widespread stigma, and the desire to fit in with her classmates. She is intent on keeping the box hidden from her friends and family but eventually, the box overflows and bursts open in front of everyone. Join Urmilla as she learns to deal with her difficult emotions in a healthy way.