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I can see why this topic is marked with a trigger -- it triggered me to join and respond!

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Glad to have you! And welcome! This particular thread seems to go in a lot of different directions (some of which upset people, so we keep it marked with triggers). Thanks for sharing your story! I'm really sorry to hear how you were treated -- that's awful!!! I can definitely see how it would affect your ability to have a relationship. I hope that will improve for you!!!

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I think what hitting teaches (what it taught me) is that your body is open to be used by others.

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You make a really good point here. I think any sort of violent act (spanking, slapping, more serious abuse, etc.) takes away the person's sense of ownership of their own body, makes them feel like they're someone else's object. I think it's just wrong, and I'm sorry that happened to you. I hope you'll be able to work through some of the problems that it has caused for you. That's intense.

On another note, welcome to the board! There are some great forums here. :-)

Sidony