One of the key components of Tom and Sarah's journey towards healing and intimacy was learning to communicate openly and honestly with each other. This was particularly important given the trauma that Sarah had experienced in the past.

They worked on developing their communication skills in therapy, and also practiced at home by having regular check-ins with each other about their emotions, needs, and desires. They found that being open and honest with each other helped to build trust and strengthen their connection.

Trust was another important component of their journey. After years of feeling disconnected and unable to express herself, Sarah had to learn to trust Tom in a new way. Tom had to learn to be patient and understanding as Sarah worked through her trauma and built that trust.

They also worked on building trust in their physical intimacy. They found that taking things slowly and gradually building up to more intimate acts helped to build trust and create a sense of safety for both of them.

Through their hard work, Tom and Sarah were able to build a deep level of trust and communication that allowed them to explore their physical intimacy in a way that felt safe and comfortable for both of them. They felt more connected than ever before, and they knew that their relationship was built on a strong foundation of trust and openness.

In the end, they were both grateful for the journey they had taken together. It had been challenging at times, but it had also brought them closer than ever before. They knew that they would continue to work on their communication and trust, but they were confident that they had the tools and the love to make it work.