For the Babygirls: Please and Thank You, Daddy

I said I'd come back in here and post, but, idk.... It's kind of a sensitive subject with me. I'm interested in how others handle it.
 
mmmmm... no. LOL

Self-care! Keep busy is the biggest one. I've found that I need to keep friends near me to talk to, who understand me, but also respect the way things are.

Agreed! :) Both of those are really important.

What are some little things you do for yourself?

I said I'd come back in here and post, but, idk.... It's kind of a sensitive subject with me. I'm interested in how others handle it.

Understandable.:rose:

The idea of self-care is tough for me because I think it needs to be rooted in seeing ourselves as worthy of that time and attention, and I struggle with seeing myself as truly inherently valuable. Some goals are easier than others, because they relate to my usefulness to my family, or being a productive member of society, etc. For example, basic grooming, remembering to eat... they are easier to justify, although that isn't a guarantee they'll get accomplished.

The goals that I tend to struggle with the most are in the areas of nurturing my intellect, creativity, and emotional needs. I was thinking today, I should stop feeling guilty for being needy. If anyone else had gone through what I've been through, they'd be needy, too. :D I don't mean that as an excuse, but as a way to affirm my reality so that I can move past it.

Okay, *whew!* Getting too heavy? :eek:

Little things I try to make happen: reading, singing, laughing, writing. Keeping in touch with people who keep me accountable or encourage me to grow in different ways. Having male friends who cover some important ground, just by who they are. I think it's vital to be having interactions with men, even if they're not romantic. We need that male perspective. I'm saying this as a woman whose male relatives are largely absent, and who was discouraged by the circles I moved in for many years from having male friends or acquaintances. Having male friends makes a difference, a good difference.

More little things: luxuries like painting my toenails, dark chocolate, or just time alone to sit and think. Or cry. I've done a fair amount of crying this year because it helps me process. I'm learning to own it and roll with it, accepting it as part of my expressive personality. Plus, keeping it in gives me a migraine, so... :rolleyes:

Oh, and... uh... masturbating. I make time for that, too. :cool: :D
 
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I've probably nothing of use to offer to the conversation since I've never been able to maintain this type of relationship for any length of time, but I will jump in when I can.
 
One thing more, and then I'm out for the night.

None of the self-care items that i mentioned above are done with my sub/babygirl side specifically in mind with the exception of a few friends with whom i enjoy talking about D/s.

However. I do at times do self-talk that would sound silly to vanilla folk, but works for me- and usually makes me laugh. It may be something that someone said to me in the past and stuck with me - 'Put your phone down and go to sleep, kitten' - or the ever popular 'Good girl!'

My new one is 'What Would Daddy Say?' :D
 
I have a question for you ladies. How do you know if he's the one? These feelings are all new & I am not used to being treated like he did today.
 
I have a question for you ladies. How do you know if he's the one? These feelings are all new & I am not used to being treated like he did today.

If I can highjack for a moment I would say, from the other side, when it feels right, When it............... fits. Its rare that it'll fit perfectly, but when its close it will feel right
 
If I can highjack for a moment I would say, from the other side, when it feels right, When it............... fits. Its rare that it'll fit perfectly, but when its close it will feel right

Thank you. To have this in physical form is going to be interesting I think.
 
I have a question for you ladies. How do you know if he's the one? These feelings are all new & I am not used to being treated like he did today.

Are you talking about the relationship in general, or the D/s dynamic?

If I can highjack for a moment I would say, from the other side, when it feels right, When it............... fits. Its rare that it'll fit perfectly, but when its close it will feel right

Hi! :) Your input is always welcome.:rose:
 
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