#3: The Trauma Esther Endured

Bula couldn’t overcome the grief of losing her son, and attempting to fill the void, she welcomed 16-year-old Buddy McClure into her home. This decision ushered Esther in an unimaginably dark period, starting with Buddy’s arrival.

Esther faced a horrific ordeal when Buddy, newly taken into her family’s home, assaulted her. She harbored this dreadful secret for two years due to fear. Her eventual bravery in revealing the truth led to Buddy’s expulsion, but the scars remained.