December 19th 2024.
Yolande Trueman had been through a lot in recent months. After being sexually assaulted by Pastor Clayton, she was left devastated when the police couldn't find enough evidence to charge him. But things took a turn when another survivor, Delia, came forward with her own story of abuse. The pastor was finally charged, but unfortunately, he took his own life before he could face justice. Yolande was left feeling lost and without her faith.
As Christmas approached, Yolande was still struggling. She shut out her husband Patrick and even had a tense encounter with Kat Slater and Alfie Moon at the laundrette. She was reminded of her loss when Patrick reminded her of his son Paul's death anniversary. Yolande couldn't help but feel guilty for forgetting.
But then, something unexpected happened. Yolande met with other women who had also been abused by Clayton. This meeting proved to be a turning point for her. On Christmas Eve, as Clayton was being laid to rest, Yolande made amends with Patrick and then headed to church to meet with the other survivors. It was a powerful and emotional experience for her, and she found herself rediscovering her faith.
Feeling uplifted and inspired, Yolande headed to the community centre to lend a hand with preparations for the Walford choir service. It was a stark contrast to the Yolande we had seen in recent weeks, who had isolated herself and lost her connection to the church. But now, she was back and ready to contribute.
The scenes of Yolande's journey will be airing on EastEnders next week, starting on Monday 23 December at 7.30pm on BBC One. And if you can't wait, you can catch them on iPlayer from 6am. We can't wait to see how Yolande's story unfolds.
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