Chapter 11 - Doctors Reveal The Chilling Extent Of Years Of Isolation
At Chicago Memorial Hospital, Dr. Sterling reviewed Maya's comprehensive medical charts in a private consultation room with Mark. The clinical findings painted a horrifying picture of physical and psychological deprivation spanning nearly four years.
"She has lived in near-total darkness since she was three years old, resulting in severe developmental regression," Dr. Sterling explained. "She communicates primarily through grunts and whispers, having lost most of her spoken vocabulary from lack of social interaction."
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Mark buried his face in his hands, overwhelming guilt washing over him for failing to notice the signs right beneath his nose. "Can she recover, Doctor? Can she ever live a normal life?" Mark asked with a cracking voice.
"Children possess incredible resilience, Mr. Harrison, but it will require years of intensive therapy and unconditional patience," Dr. Sterling replied.
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