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Give your little some space and time. Littles come out when they feel very very safe and know that nothiing will happen to them. I have a 7 yr old who is now (after about a yr) ready to talk and show herself more.
Have lots of paper, crayons, paint, toys, dolls, --what ever attracts little kids. Give her a place to be safe. She'll come out when she is really ready.

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I guess after so many years of pushing her away and telling her to be quiet is biting me in the rear now.
We just went out and bought a HUGE box of crayons and a coloring book, which she LOVES!
Patience is not my strong point, but I am learning.
Thanks