The Psychology of the Silent Child: Why Silence Felt Safe to You

📚 RECOMMENDED READING ON THIS TOPIC: To understand the silent child archetype, sensory hyper-vigilance, and reclaiming your voice: • "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk • "Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect" by Jonice Webb • "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker • "The Drama of the Gifted Child" by Alice Miller