"I'm so sorry, honey. I should never have suggested this. It's all my fault. Please forgive me. I promise it won't happen again..." His warm embrace provided a sense of safety, allowing me to cry even harder.

After the emotional release, I became aware of how sticky and uncomfortable I felt. The mix of sweat and tears brought back unwelcome memories.

I felt unclean and desperately needed a shower. Weakly, I tried to stand up.

"What's wrong?" my husband ...