My son stopped talking when he was 3 years old

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My son stopped talking when he was 3 years old after a cat scratched him. Doctors said he went in to shock and just decided to not talk as a way of dealing with it. I was very worried when he wasn't talking and it was a very stressful time for all the family. He would only shake or nod his head in response to a question I asked him, like are you hungry? I took him to a child phsycologist and speach therapist for 2 years until finally on his fifth birthday after blowing out his birthday candles he said 'I am ready to talk now'. It was the happiest and most emotional day of my life. My son is now a chatterbox and the happiest child. He is also very clever and is very well spoken. I can't imagine how much dedication it took him to not speak for 2 years. I am just thankfull that he is now talking and happy. Has anyone else been through a similar situation with their child?