Buddy Is a Stupid Name for a Girl

Buddy longs for a normal family amidst her chaotic life marked by loss and uncertainty. With her mother deceased, her father absent, and her brother on a quest to find him, she feels isolated while living with distant relatives who harbor resentment towards her. Struggling to understand their hostility, Buddy grapples with her identity, particularly her unusual name, as she navigates the complexities of her new environment and yearns for connection and belonging.