First Thoughts: Falling Up
She left ship to mail a birthday card to her boyfriend and on her way back, a young male diver from a neighbouring ship offered her a ride. She remembers everything about that night, and still has to compose herself to stop the tears when she talks about it.
“I had a birthday card for my boyfriend back home and went to mail it. As I was walking back, I took a ride from this young man, thinking I was safe. He was another military man on base.
