This story is awfully sad! I am sad that they wouldn't allow you to marry the person you were in love with (or at least be patient with you since you were still young). The fact that they forced you to marry your own uncle is appalling. I have a few uncles myself and can't imagine being with them in that sort of way at all, and I was scared of one of my uncles for calling me a "pretty little girl" when I was six. To actually go through what you did is traumatic and makes me feel such pain and compassion for you.

I am glad you were able to get away, but it must be a fearful situation especially now that you have PTSD through everything. That is great that you are a volunteer now and are able to encourage other women with your story!!!