Today I branded myself for myself.
Ive been thinking of this for a while and was so happy to get it done. I've never had a tattoo and I'm not the skull and crossbones type either. I'd chosen a simple star design made of lines and dots. Delicate and simple. I felt it reflected me well. I laughed with the big, burly, tattoo covered, bearded man who did my tat who seemed like a gentle giant about how technical and difficult my little tattoo was (that's sarcasm btw). It might only be small but to me it is mighty.
It means doing something for myself and of my own choosing. It represents the joy and freedom I have found as a submissive and hopefully my future as I want it. It is my choice and my decision. The freedom to break free from the ideals and restrictions of my vanilla life. When I feel cornered I will look to this to light my way and remind me these choices are mine. Yes I am submissive, yes I enjoy having a Master whom I obey. BUT it is my choice and my choice only. Letting my star shine bright. As my dear friend pointed out to me, I have grown a lot over the last few months. And although growth can often be painful I am happier in the uncomfortable and uncertain than the mundane and unpassionate.
So today was a day for me. A small step that made me so happy I felt I could fly.
