whoa~! what a though-provoking piece. ^^
the insights you shared about self-examination resonated a lot with me - especially as a submissive man trying to navigate the layers of my identity. there's often a contrast between the private "true self" and the public "normal self" that creates such an inner conflict as you've described. and then there's distinguishing between whether the submission i feel is authentic devotion for my s/o, or simply a kink in which i use Her. i found that embracing authenticity was life-changing in my relationship.
when you wrote, "For some time, I believed that the perceptions of others were more important than my own reality..." it really struck a chord with me. it really highlighted the struggle many face in reconciling societal and/or cultural expectations with their authentic desires. this internal strife has certainly been a major theme in my journey.
similar to you, i also engaged in a lot of internal processing and took small, intentional steps to have more integrity. but, as you say, the key is consistency. it's been a transformative journey - aligning my actions with my true self. and accepting my true self through a reframing my own reality.
thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences as well. i really enjoyed reading another perspective and journey on this.
it was a fantastic read. ^^
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