OLIVIA’S JAR OF PICKLED INSPIRATION

Olivia is feeling confused and sad as she tries to figure out why none of her friends seem to care very much about her.
Everyone she talks to about her problem is either too busy or unable to help her … all except for her grandmother, Marmar.
Her Marama’s passion for preserving and pickling certain foods, takes on a whole new twist … and with a new flavour. To Olivia’s surprise, she discovers the sweetest taste of all.
In round about way, this story focuses on how certain neuro-diverse find it difficult to read other people’s body language in the light of the hidden messages they themselves give off. Positive self-talk takes on a new meaning for Olivia.