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I was in the 10th grade when it happened. I was in school and I had a massive anxiety attack. But for me anxiety affects  me differently and I ended up struggling in utter silence.

My name is Kennedy and I have selective mutism. For those of you who are unfamiliar with it selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where the idea of talking feels overwhelming.

It literally prevents you from being able to speak. Its feels like you’re  choking on your words. Many people who struggle with this illness don’t speak outside of their homes.

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