He Drew Our Rescue Dog as Family—And the School Tried to Erase Him

It can be pets. It can be routines. It can be anything that helps you feel safe.”

Kids bent over papers like they were building tiny worlds.

I walked the edge of the group, not wanting to intrude, but I couldn’t help glancing.

One boy drew a grandma with a cane.

One drew a baby sister.

One drew a firefighter.

One drew a stuffed dinosaur with stitches.

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