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ORIGINAL: ExquisiteStings

To GingerH.,

IMO, yes, you can be an excellent Dom, even if depressed.  You do NOT have to live under a particular label, 24/7..whoever told you that you did? To do so is to bring utter exhaustion upon yourself, which is not good in ANY role. You are an adult, yes, but being an adult does NOT mean that you have to turn off your emotions. In fact it shows extreme maturity by admitting that you're not perfect (no one is) and that sometimes YOU need a shoulder to cry on. Your little, to me, sounds like a selfish master manipulator.  Letting the shadow of a breakup hang over you, because little may not be equipped with dealing with emotion on yours or any one else's part,  shows extreme selfishness and immaturity; not to mention having a mean streak. If little says that it wants to break things off because it might not be able to handle things...I don't know..it royally smacks of lazyness to me...little doesn't want responsibility for ANYthing...but it has to realize that being part of the relationship dynamic means give and take with BOTH partners...call little's bluff.  And know that you ARE strong enough to deal with it..just keep your actual friends close around you..an tell your little that there are plenty of sub's  out there who are willing and able to have a shoulder or two to cry on, and that will actually admire you more for being able to be open about it. If the little still shows or pretends to show reluctance at having to care, pick up a rock and give it to the little and tell it that from now on, this hard rock in your hand is your own version of caretaker, goodbye and good riddance. It takes an enormous bit of strength to do this (I've done it personally albeit in a somewhat different situation), but you may find yourself feeling freer and lighter. IMO, it sounds as though this little is just endeavoring to exaccerbate your depression through cold-blooded detachment.  If you manage to pull it off, perhaps your little wil stop taking you for granted and actually come running after you to resume your place. I don't know how long you 2 have been together, but before letting little back into its place, firmly establish a rule that it WILL be emotionally supportive. When you have this promise out of it, only then reclaim it as your sub.
This is My opinion of what to do. You are an  adult and holding that title, you can do whatever you please; sticking to the laws and mores of your social group and /or government.  You are not obligated in any way to take my advice.  It might work as a hardball in your corner if you do , though.


ES