Indigo wrote:Now that the game has wound down, and things have settled back into a dull roar, instead of the cacophany of questions, I wanted to comment on something I read.
Lady X, you mentioned that you view this as an "inner world", with real life being the "outer world". I'm sure you have different persona's for each, as we've seen a bit of, with your answers. You've also mentioned a submissive persona, that you use over on Chatropolis. My question, (should you choose to answer it) would have been, "Do your online persona's reflect the "real" you, or are they simply fictional characters, that you use to allow yourself to freely explore facets of yourself that you may not feel comfortable with in the "outer" world?"
I ask this question, because I've read a few threads, including the "Blackmail" thread recently, where members have mentioned living entirely separate lives online, in order to protect themselves, and still others who simply choose a name that suits them, but are acting as themselves. I find the phenomenon interesting, because I'm one of those people who have a mix of the two. I'm honest to a point, but only those that really get to know me, really understand *why* I hide a portion of myself from the net.
That being said, I also wanted to thank you for this thread. I found the answers both informative, and entertaining. And some of the questions you were asked, also tell a lot about the folks asking them. So ... overall, I thought this was a great addition to the forum. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to take a peek into the life of Lady X.
Cheers,
Indy
*warmly smiles while I rest back to the comfort of My chair and reflect upon Your question and open up even more....*
First, thank You for the compliments about the thread, and I suppose You are welcome too. *smile*
I too learned about people asking questions and will use that knowledge as I proceed with the next task that has already begun to form in My wicked mind. *smiling*
Now, for Your question, "Do your online persona's reflect the "real" you, or are they simply fictional characters, that you use to allow yourself to freely explore facets of yourself that you may not feel comfortable with in the "outer" world?"
The persona's used here in this world are not fictional. B/both are reflections of parts of M/me.
In the outside world, I am a very controlling person, and this persona allows Me to be and stay in control...especially when life in the outside world is throwing things at Me that make Me feel like control is compromised.
shell allows M/me to explore a side of M/myself, more deeply, than I/i can explore in the outside world. However, that is slowly changing in the outside world.
Hubby1 has seen M/my reaction as shell moves from the computer after time with a Dom. He has been taking things deeper with M/me during our intimate time. His telling M/me what we are going to do....or bringing out the flogger.....or being slightly rougher, staying within the safe zone that I/i am comfortable with.
I/i am not sure how far it will all go, but I/i love the direction it has taken.
Unfortunately, because there are boundaries that can not be crossed because of the abuse that I suffered all those years ago, I'm not sure how much further He and I/i can take things.
Something that I did not mention, at least I don't think I did, the abuse started when I opened up to the abuser and shared that I had seen the magazines and books of My dads. I expressed the desire in that area.
He thought I was perverted and he said it was no more than rape. He said, "I will rape you, so that you know you never want to be raped". And he did.
That part of Me became quiet.......until all those years later when Hubby2 began to draw the deep dark secrets out. That is why when the submissive in Me surfaced with Him, it was "quiet one" that came out.
There were terrible things.....that would turn your stomach and others that were done to Me. So I will not give details, publicly. However, because of what he did, I/i can not be confined, or restrained without a "way out".
To date, no Dom has done these things to shell and when One expresses interest in that...she flea's.
So, unless a miracle were to happen, restraints will not take place in the outside world. But *smiles* I suppose there are levels of the lifestyle and as long as He and I/i are content.....then all is well.
Now, another thing that I have noticed. I find that the persona of Me, of Lady X, comes to My aid in situations in the outside world. I am a shy person in the outside world. But when I feel the shyness over take Me, the next thing I know, I am confident and realize that X has taken over. Not like a split personality or nothing like that...but I simply do in the outside world, what I do here. And yes....*laughing*....sometimes I lead things in a sexual way, in conversations. One never knows what will come out of My mouth around here. *laughing*
Speaking of coming out of My mouth...there is one difference between Me and the Me in the outside world. I use curse words in the outside world, like crazy....(although I am trying to change it)...but in this world.....for the most part, the only time the F word comes out is in orgasm. *giggles*
*I sit back, realizing I have written a book......and contemplate.......I wonder if I answered His question............knowing if I didn't.............and He will follow up.....I slip away from this question....and smile*