At Sunday dinner, Dad told 23 relatives: “She’s wo…

will be at the wedding. Can you imagine? A United States senator at our family wedding.”

My mother beamed. “We’re so proud of you, sweetheart.”

Sarah smiled graciously, playing with her ring. “Marcus is wonderful. His whole family is wonderful.”

I focused on my plate, cutting my pot roast into smaller and smaller pieces. This was my role at family gatherings:continue reading …