It's been 14 years since I last spoke a single word. 14 years of silence. The doctors told me I would never speak again. But even if I could speak Harry Styles would have rendered me speechless.

My name is Joie. I'm 17, and I reside at Burswood Center for the Mentally Ill. They tell me I have Schizoid Personality Disorder. They tell me I don't feel. I agree. I haven't felt what they call "emotions" since I was born.

Her smile was weak, and it was as though she used all her energy to do so. I would do anything to get a beautiful healthy smile that I love so much from her. So I sing. all rights reserved. copyright © 2014 || jackie sanchez ; momentswithourboys