A backyard game should feel fun-but for Levi, who has Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), even a simple command can make his chest tighten and his feet stomp.
When hide-and-seek begins under the big oak tree, Levi rushes to his room with his "KEEP OUT" sign, letting his big feelings out on a punching bag and a rope swing instead. Inside his busy body and mind, something important is trying to be heard.
Can Levi find the words for what he needs?
And can his friends discover a new way to play-one that helps everyone feel safe, seen, and included?
A gentle, heart-centered story about listening to your body, honoring big feelings, and learning that connection starts with understanding.