A Heart Gone Silent

Summary

Mom had taken me to a psychological examination for depression.

When I filled out the questionnaire, I checked the option saying I felt down and hopeless nearly every day.

She frowned and reached out to correct my choice. "How could you possibly feel down and hopeless? Aren't you happy with your life?"

The furrow between her brows deepened when she noticed I described myself as having trouble establishing connections with other people.

"You've been an outgoing child since you were young, don't you remember? Come on, you need to consider each statement more carefully."