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Sarita Imagined

where big emotions and imagination are celebrated

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Hi, I’m Sarita!  A highly sensitive mom (of two humans and two cats), a children’s book author and a snack enthusiast. I’m so grateful to have you here!

On my site, you’ll find my favourite resources for highly sensitive people, my personal blog about becoming an author and navigating life (and parenthood) with big emotions, and my debut children’s book, “Pop Out Loud, First Day of School”, available now on my Shop (hardcover) and Amazon (paperback).

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Featuring

Pop Out Loud
First Day Of School

Jimmy the popcorn kernel learns to embrace his sensitivity and big feelings. This book is written in support of highly sensitive children and mental wellness.  Serving as a starting point for conversations on emotion, as well as a vibrant, fun read for preschool and young school aged children.

Children's book "Pop Out Loud, First Day of School" by Sarita Fichtner is ranked as a best seller by Amazon, pictured here with a five star rating

“Pop Out Loud, First Day of School” by Sarita Fichtner is a gem that not only acknowledges but celebrates the depth of feelings in sensitive children.

Renée D‘Souza MC,
Therapist for Highly Sensitive People

About Me

I can’t do small talk.  So let’s dive right in.  I suffered from severe overwhelm in my elementary school years until about nine years ago. This was very situational and hovered around structured group settings such as school, work, extracurricular activities, etc. I felt like I lost my ability to learn and focus, and only retained shame, guilt and trauma, which resulted in anxiety and depression. This was very confusing for me as many of experiences outside of these settings were filled with a rich sense of love, excitement and passion…

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