Shattered Voices: The Echoes of Abuse

This chapter recounts the traumatic experiences of a young girl who faced severe punishment and abuse within her family and a group home. It exposes the harrowing realities of coercion and silence among victims, particularly within the religious boarding school system in Missouri, where accountability is nearly nonexistent. The narrative culminates in hinting at a character, Amanda Householder, who grapples with her troubled past while living in isolation.