post-traumatic-isolation

In Chapter 14, Molly struggles with isolation and emotional distance from her sisters after returning from a traumatic trip, while Miriam and Ben express concern about her withdrawal and changed behavior. Ben arranges regular meetings with Molly to help her reintegrate, but Molly remains distant and preoccupied with haunting drawings of a devastated Washington. The chapter also highlights the sisters' social rituals, such as the coming-of-age party, contrasting Molly's alienation with the community's ongoing traditions.