IrishMist
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and I guess it might also mean they are like that woman I met with 3 severed digits who was willing to play out her kink till it took her life I have to respond to this simply because, in a way, yes, I am one of those to a degree. I have mentioned before that during my time with my late husband, I often needed stitches, or had broken bones, etc. And I know that it has shocked many to think that I could so casually discuss having my bones broken and not think about leaving the relationship. For me, it was a case of him using the last means to stop me from doing some serious damage. I know that's whacko in some people's minds, but it does not change the facts. I have mentioned before that being physical ( fighting ), was for me, a means of releasing alot of anger and confusion. What many fail to realize is that because of the people I grew up with, when I fight, I fight for survival. And in my mind, that means, me living, you dead. NOW, years later, I can control that...but then, I could not. So, when we would get into these altercations, it would get to the point that he needed to do something that would literally STOP me. Sometimes, it was to just knock me unconscious. If that did not work, then it meant drastic measures that usually ended up with a broken bone, or a dislocated shoulder, etc etc. I understand why he did what he did; which is why it never crossed my mind to even think about leaving. He was my control switch. Through him, I learned how to control myself. I mean, lets face it...a broken bone just fucking hurts. And sooner or later it has to get through that you don't want any more broken bones. So, in a way, I kind of get the lady who let her partner chop off her toes/fingers etc. Would I have gone that far? I don't know. Those scenario's never presented themselves. What's more, I can sit here and say that now, I would not let things get to a level such as that. But in all honesty, I have not changed that much over the years. I still use the physical to control myself. The only difference now is that it happens to be a punching bag in my basement, instead of a person. If I was to get into another relationship, I don't know what I would be willing to let happen. Now that's a scary thought. quote:
This. I am thankful for the people who have helped to guide and teach me. It's easy to say you'd do everything, when you don't really know what everything is. I ask the same questions of them that I myself had to answer. Could I do so and so to a person and to what degree. They need to ask themselves, could I allow someone to do this to me and where do I want it to stop. It helps them find the limits they didn't know they had, because they were unaware of what may be asked of them. Delilya: Thank you for the clarification. NuevaVida. What to say lol. I can remember when you were in the relationship that you mention from the past, and it amazes me how far you have come from your previous thoughts. quote:
When I see people adamant about Limits or No Limits, to the point of getting emotional or angry about it, I think they're holding tight to a belief they *have* to have, because they don't know how to process believing otherwise. What you said here is really interesting. I have never thought of it in those terms before. To tell the truth, I would be very interested in how others react to this statement.
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