I had a conversation with a friend recently about how she had a vague memory of seeing a child psychologist (when she was a child). She told me that she kept thinking about whether she should ask her parents about what was going on and why she had to see them.
She got onto talking about E, and when she's all grown up. We're assuming, working towards, and hoping that she will fully overcome selective mutism and be able to show everyone her wonderful personality.
My friend asked me whether I would tell E about the problem that she used to have.
I said "hell yeah."
Because I want her to know that she had a huge challenge (challenge, not fault), that she worked really hard, that she showed tremendous strength and resilience, and that she came out the other side.
Our children do have a challenge in overcoming anxiety. But what an incredible thing, to be able to say "yes, I overcame it."
And how resilient and empowered will they be when they are over this hurdle?
I can't wait to find out.
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