spanklette
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You're all over the place...personally, judging from what you've written, I would seek another therapist (kink friendly, if possible). Humiliation, degradation, objectification can all be delicious or they can be abusive...depends on your point of view. But, in the end, I don't think your question is really a BDSM thing, it's a baggage thing. I don't think that you necessarily need to take a break from the lifestyle, however, I would take a break from relationships for a while. Take this time to empower yourself...otherwise, what power will you be able to transfer to a potential Dominant? Engage in discourse and meet local people, but stay out of the relationship arena for a bit. It may broaden your horizons. Sometimes, the hardest things for survivors of abuse to overcome is that to some extent it was erotic and has changed the way they view sexuality. In fact, for some, it defines their sexuality. I'm not saying that this applies to you, but I would look in the mirror a bit. Do you like who you see there? If you don't, what steps are you going to take to become the person you want to see? BTW, CuriousLord: A rapist is not the most Dominant, he is merely the most domineering. I would consider the two vastly different. Edited for clarity.
< Message edited by spanklette -- 5/31/2007 3:37:45 PM >
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