Words matter, and the phrase “school refusal” can make it sound like a decision. For most kids, it isn’t. It’s a body that has decided school isn’t safe, and a child who doesn’t yet have the tools to override that. When I finally saw my daughter that way, I stopped fighting her and started helping her. That shift changed everything in our house. If this put words to something you’ve felt for a long time, follow along. I post about school refusal from a mum who’s lived it, every day. - Jules ♥️ #schoolrefusal #schoolanxiety #teenanxiety #teenmentalhealth #kidsmentalhealth