Broken And Silent

Broken and Silent is the story of Charlotte Daniels, a young woman who's twin died and mother who's left. She lives with an abusive father who spends more time with a bottle of beer than with her. She suffers from a mental disorder called Selective Mutism, a disorder that renders her incapable of speaking. She uses this as a defence mechanism to try and stay safe.

Learn more about Selective Mutism here:
https://selectivemutismcenter.org/whatisselectivemutism/.

This story features elements of: Mental Disorders, abuse, and bullying. Do not read if any of these may be a potential trigger.

Written: October 2016
Edited: November 2019
Republished: March 2020