He got hurt and has been in pain. At first he was strong and made adjustments to deal with it, but he started getting worn out. It’s been about eight weeks since he pulled an ab muscle. It takes a long time to heal and we’re both weary from it. Prior to that he hurt his shoulder and that took weeks to heal. He wasn’t able to sleep on his right side, which meant cuddling was hard. He was only able to be on that side for a very short time. Many positions were difficult, which meant sex was difficult. You just don’t realize how much you use your abs for certain activities until you really hurt one of those muscles.
Last weekend we scened and it was so damn good. It’s been a hard winter of cold, snow, long hours, family demands, work schedules to juggle, school drop offs and pick ups, worries, tensions, and planning. We both needed the release. We both needed the escape.
This weekend holds a lot of promise. We’ve been able to have our morning cuddles. Sex has gotten easier and hopefully this weekend we can have more intensity. His Sadist and my masochist needed to be sated.
I really want everyone to understand that we kept our cool through all of this. I didn’t have melt downs. I didn’t feel unloved. I didn’t make demands or beg. I knew it would pass and the worst is now over. I wanted him to be well, which meant he needed the time to really heal. He saw two doctors and they each said the same thing…rest. This experience has shown me that I’ve grown as a submissive. A couple of years ago this would have freaked me out. It’s not like he was incapacitated and he still had to go to work everyday at a physically demanding job. He was very tired every night when you came home and our weekends, of course, were packed with activities. I took on the lion’s share of much because he needed me to. This is what we do for each other. This is how we support one another. I know my time will come to get my pampering and to relax from so much responsibility.
I will hold up my end proudly as his submissive.
So sorry, but glad he is healing. π Isn’t it great to look back and see how far you’ve come? Hope the weekend is fabulous.
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Last weekend was good, but this weekend has been so much better.
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You are a great example, too!
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As are you!
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Glad that healing will be soon for all your needs.
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So many needs! He felt so much better today. He ranked it as 95% better.
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Sending healing thoughts your way
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Thanks. He’s seen a huge improvement this week. Rest is a remarkable thing.
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We had the distraction of chronic pain for 3-4 months last fall. It is a big game changer. Forces you to find new ways of devotion, service and reward. Wishing him well. Hugs
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As much as none of thinks it will happen, injuries and illness are going to occur. You find out what really lives in you when you get derailed. Glad you worked through it. Where there’s a will there’s a way.
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Hey Elle πβ€οΈ good to see you again!
Sorry it’s been tough, but excellent post about devotion , submission and love
Better days ahead I’m sure β€οΈπ
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Hi Cinn! Working my way back to some kind of online presence. Going back to work full time caused me to pause for a bit. Spring has sprung so I’m feeling more in tune. Good to see you again, too!
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Sounds like he’s on the upside of healing, and I send prayers for continued healing! Hugs my friend, hang in there and take care of yourself, and your Dom.
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Definitely on the upside. I’ve been taking care of him and now that he’s feeling better he’s noticed that I’ve been ignoring myself. He took care of me real good this morning π
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So sorry to hear he’s hurt. It’s time for you to be strong and you have not let him, or yourself down. π
Love and prayers to you both,
Ash and Alder
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I pulled out the strength that I needed. It’s what we do for those we love. I’m now getting my opportunity to rest.
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“Life”, they say, often times get’s in the way of D/sm. You both are inspiration in how NOT to let this happen. I enjoy your posts and your insights. Prayers for continued healing and bondage (oops, I mean bonding) π
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Accepting life’s imperfections is 99% of the battle. I’m now far from the “It’s all going to fall apart if we don’t engage in D/s every single minute of every single day” phase. It’s not about what we do and more about who we are. There’s nothing wrong with temporarily suspending certain tasks and rituals. We kept those in place that were necessary and we’ve made it through.
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Well Done! XO
We all take longer to heal than when we were in our 20’s and invincible. Your abs are like you feet — in constant use….hard to rest. Glad you were able to scene. (We joined you in that timeline. π )
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He had been doing some intensive ab work for a few weeks, but it wasn’t during a workout that he pulled. It was during sex!
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ahhhh—pisser!
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I know! And it was an upper ab muscle, too.
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Too involved, having too much fun. π
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