When Family Chose a Boat Over My Future: A Military Daughter’s Journey to Independence

Waiting for something between fear and curiosity about what would happen next.

Would he expect intimacy immediately? Would he be hurt if I wasn’t ready? Would this awkwardness define our entire marriage?

After a long moment, he spoke. His voice trembled slightly with emotion.

“You can sleep, Sarah. I won’t touch you. Not until you’re completely ready.continue reading …