I have a question about a psychological topic, but it is also about a fictional character in the story I’m writing. I posted the question to psychology first. But it was closed for being unfocused, and I was recommended to post it in writing instead. So I edited the question to narrow it down, and posted the edited version in writing. But that was closed for being off topic. It was moved to psychology, but then it was still closed. The original one in psychology has not yet been reopened after I edited it. If not psychologically or writing, I’m not sure where I can ask this question. Can someone please advise me where to go? Is there a different site I should try?

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> **Title**: Would a mute person be able to speak again?
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> I'm writing a story. I have a character who is mute and has been mute for over 10 years. I want to know how likely it would be for him to start speaking again and what that would realistically be like.
> I'll try to explain the background briefly. This story takes place in a different time period, by the way. He was fairly poor. Other than that, he had a pretty normal life growing up. Until one day when he was 12 he got caught breaking a law with some other kids and he had to run away to escape. He ran away from home and joined a gang of outlaws since he couldn't go back. Not long after he joined them, he made a mistake and basically something he said caused them all to nearly get caught. The leader was furious and threatened to kill him if he ever spoke another word again. So he stopped speaking and became mute from then on. He lived with this gang for over 10 years. Now, roughly 10-15 years later, he left and got out of that life. He now has new friends, people who care about him and who he trusts, and he is trying to start living a normal life again. So that's what's going on with this character.
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> Now for my question: How likely is it for someone in this scenario to start speaking again?
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> I want the psychological experience of this character to be realistic and to make sense, so any information on the topic would be appreciated.
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