When a child becomes a “Sobby Onion”, you might notice they suddenly go quiet, tear up, or stop playing.
Sometimes they’ll say things like:
“Nobody likes me.”
“I always do everything wrong…”
These might be signs of their tender, hurting heart.
🫶 So… how can we gently be there for them?
💜 1. Don’t rush to ask questions — just be there first
Sit beside them quietly, and softly say:
“I can see you're really upset. If you ever want to talk, I’m here to listen.”
✅ A sense of safety isn’t about forcing them to talk — it’s about showing you’re ready to hold their emotions.
💜 2. Help them put feelings into words
When a child struggles to express themselves, you can gently try:
“Are you feeling like nobody understands you?”
“Did someone say something that made you feel bad?”
✅ When they hear their feelings reflected, they feel understood.
💜 3. Point out their strength
“It’s really brave of you to share your feelings — that takes courage.”
“You stayed here instead of walking away — I know you care a lot.”
✅ Help them see they’re not weak — they’re honest and strong.
💜 Sobby Onion Child Quotes
“I’m not ignoring people — I’m just really sad.”
“You didn’t force me to talk… and that made me want to share.”
“I’m happy you understand me.”