A Sloan’s Bedtime Lights companion One story. Many ways to be understood.
You Are
Strong Inside

An original companion activity

My own way.

A message to show, point to, read or print. No need to say it out loud, choose the “right” one, or use this board at all.

Choose a way that works for you
Choose a message

No names or private details needed. These words are not sent or saved by this activity.

Something I want you to know

I need help.

You can show this to a trusted grown-up.
You do not have to say it out loud.

A grown-up might respond

“Would you like me to stay with you or help with something?”

An invitation, not a reply anyone has to give.

You Are Strong Inside · An original Sloan’s Bedtime Lights companion activity

Only here, for now. Leaving this page or reloading clears your words.

No interaction needed

You can simply point to a line.

Read, point, copy these words onto paper, or share them in your own way. You can also choose none of them.

I need help.
Something is difficult. I would like support.
I need space.
I would like some room or a pause.
Ready to rest.
I have had enough for now. This can wait.

These simple symbols are companion prompts, not fingerspelling or a sign-language lesson. Their readable words always stay with them.

Original book illustration from the modern reflection, showing communication picture cards.
Original book art · Physical PDF page 24

From the story, into a moment together

We can find
another way.

The book’s physical pages 24–27 make room for different ways of communicating and for a grown-up to notice what helps. This simple board is an original response to that idea, not a page taken from the book.

If you already use signs, a communication device or another familiar method, keep using what works for you. This board is not a medical, therapy or AAC service.

Printing opens your device’s print dialog. Nothing is uploaded by this activity; your chosen printer or print service may handle the printed content.