One Shot: A Story of Bullying

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with self-image or facing peer rejection due to physical differences or medical conditions. This powerful memoir follows Alex, born with CLOVES syndrome, through his journey of enduring 25 surgeries and facing intense school bullying. It moves beyond the pain to show how Alex utilized therapy and family support to reclaim his identity and find joy in his passions. This book is an essential tool for parents who want to help their middle-grade child move from hiding their pain to articulating their worth. It provides a realistic yet hopeful roadmap for emotional resilience, emphasizing that while we cannot always control how others treat us, we can control how we value ourselves. Ideal for ages 9 to 14, it normalizes the need for professional emotional support and celebrates the strength found in being truly yourself.