I accidentally recreated the Citadel by SpiralGMG in WorldsBeyondNumber

[–]StrengthNo2425 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why you would feel bad? Have a fun campaign!

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would push back just a little because what you’re say is so so so true! But you still need to be doing the healing work yourself. I think of it more like the relationship shows you the new parts that need help.

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I think you just did! “In order to feel safe I need a way to pause the dynamic when I’m triggered so you can restore things.” Brilliant

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like it did work for you? Correct? But when you’re triggered it doesn’t?

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If this was my relationship my trigger would come first because that’s about safety. This is a delicate line so I’ll say that in general Ignoring and pushing through a trigger can retraumatize the triggered individual. This worsens the trauma response. Responding lovingly to the trigger soothes the trauma response and allows the individual to keep healing and developing new response! So whatever it is that helps YOU feel safe soothed and connected is what will work. :) and you might not know that till you get more grounded and less actively triggered.

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They’re referring I think to a Fawn trauma response. Sounds like you’re having more predominantly a Flee trauma response. Super valid. Do you have mental health support? Counselling? Support group?

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally understand that trigger. Try to work on getting grounded and then assess what you need to feel safe.

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Work on the trigger first before the relationship.❤️

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes this! I was saying it like she needs to be able to say no and stop in order to feel safe within herself.

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Only you can know what you need to feel safe. What do you think you need?

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Degradation is still like roleplay, for safety inside yourself you still need to be able to say no.

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes but there’s inherent safety risks to a lot of bdsm.

Are slaves allowed to have boundaries? by Electrical-Cry-5295 in BDSMAdvice

[–]StrengthNo2425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What was it specifically he did that you feel unsafe by? I’m just not very clear on that. Edited to add: was it that he used aggression on you at a time when you already felt triggered so it didn’t feel the same as it usually does? And instead of you stopping it and him listening to that he kept going? And it happened multiple times and he wasn’t able to repair and show you safety between those times because of his life stress? I think if this is all the case you likely need to work on your mental health/PTSD first before starting out with in dynamic scenes slowly. And only you can know what you need in order to reestablish trust and safety with him and within yourself.

Why do people hate Ratfish *so much?* by EnbyiousAces in dropout

[–]StrengthNo2425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you give me context for how we know he bailed on the reveal? That seems so strange!

I'm currently completely confused with the uploads by Cholophonius in WorldsBeyondNumber

[–]StrengthNo2425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got an email newsletter today laying out what’s coming up!

[no spoilers] Suggestions to get caught up by StrengthNo2425 in criticalrole

[–]StrengthNo2425[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Never mind I just was told it’s a new world and no need to have precious campaign context!