He Likes the Hum: How My Brother Found His Voice—and Helped Me Find Mine
I grew up learning to read silence—especially my brother Keane’s. Diagnosed with a developmental disorder at age three, Keane never spoke a word, but he communicated volumes through routine, stillness, and a soft, ever-present hum. While my parents juggled appointments, therapies, and constant worry, I quietly slipped into the background, learning early not to need too much, not to ask too loudly.