EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 6 MIN
This little-known anxiety disorder quieted my childhood. But it didn’t define me.
from WBEZ News
Being a journalist requires conversational skills. You have to be able to talk to strangers or people who may be upset. Chicago Sun-Times arts reporter Ambar Colón is familiar with the qualifications. She’s been a journalist for a decade. But growing up, Ambar struggled to speak to anyone outside of her household. She was diagnosed with selective mutism at the age of five. Her journey is now being shared in a new documentary called "Selective Mutism: Getting The Word Out”. HOST: LANE
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This little-known anxiety disorder quieted my childhood. But it didn’t define me.
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