In Speak, what are Melinda’s deepest fears, and does she eventually overcome her fears?

Melinda Sordino was raped by Andy Evans at a summer party before her freshman year of high school and instinctively called the police, who broke up the party. Tragically, Melinda does not inform anyone that she was raped and is ostracized by her peers for calling the cops. As an isolated, shunned teenager, Melinda struggles to find a voice and heal from her traumatic experience. Melinda stops speaking and begins spending time alone in the school's broom closet. Melinda fears her attacker, Andy Evans, and goes to extreme lengths to avoid him at all costs. Melinda also fears publicly discussing her traumatic experience, so she attempts to suppress her negative emotions. As the year progresses, Melinda gradually begins to heal through her art and gardening. In the spring, Melinda finally tells Rachel that she was raped and ends up confronting her attacker in the broom closet. After Melinda stands up to Andy Evans and overcomes her fears, she gains notoriety and is ready to finally heal.