Many web sites, chat rooms and fantasy novels have helped in creating an unrealistic view of D/s relationships. The list below has been forgotten by some, mostly due to the "fantasy" of living "online", hiding behind an avatar and self appointed title. How often have you heard or made these statements? "You are not submissive if you do not...........", "A real submissive would.........", "If you are submissive, you will do........" These are forms of manipulation!! However, whether you identify as a submissive, slave or bottom, these are YOUR RIGHTS:
* You have the right to be treated with courtesy.
* You have the right to be treated with respect.
* You have the right to express feelings, whether good or bad.
* You have the right to disagree and express disagreement.
* You have the right to stand up for your beliefs, values and morals.
* You have a right to retain your self respect and self worth.
* You have the right to say No.
* You have the right to walk away from an unhealthy situation.
* You have the right to be treated as an intelligent, thinking person, entitled to your feelings.
* You have the right to make mistakes and ask those mistakes to be forgiven.
The submissive is the other half that makes the whole.....not less than the Dominant, but the completion of One |