Because of PTSD I didn't talk for two and a half years when I was 8 years old. My mom drove me back and forth to ballet class an hour hour each way and I would not say a word. Finally one day she asked me a question and I just shrugged. And I heard her sigh. I thought why can't I at least answer her? Why cant i atleast participate and communicate? So I decided right then and there that I would make an effort to start talking- to answer when asked a question and spoken to and since then it's been much easier. But I went two and a half years without speaking. good luck and I hope that helps

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