Darla was one of the few live-in submissives that he'd come to love. Twenty years his junior, she'd finished her course work and the exams for her PhD, then took a leave from NYU without writing the dissertation. For several years, he'd let her "hide" in his penthouse: cared for and indulged, disciplined and educated, petted and punished. He'd lost Darla, or--more accurately--set her free: to pursue the life she was meant to pursue, to be the person she was meant to be. That loss had hurt, but it had been the right thing to do. Sometime later, she'd sent him a "gift," a young submissive she'd named "Grace." Damaged and vulnerable, Grace needed help: discipline and control, in appropriate measure; attention and compassion; healing from the kinds of abuse that often "finds" natural submissives. In short: she needed a Good Master. Being a dominant doesn't mean that you don't have obligations; he took Grace in. He provided her with the menu of nurturance and punishment that she so desperately needed. He taught her to understand herself: her needs and desires; her strengths and her vulnerabilities; her blind spots and her personal history. Almost twenty years younger than the Master--like Darla--Grace isn't really suited to being a long-term lover or companion. Does that mean that he's doomed himself to a kind of serial monogamy, a string of younger submissives, an ongoing "catch and release" program? Or is it time that he found "someone his own age" to "play" with?
My husband, The Reverend, presided over a strip mall congregation in The Church of The Message. He caught me in behavior he found . . . inappropriate, flew into a rage: disciplined me as he had never done before; ravaged my body; anointed me with his "personal" Holy Water; re-christened me Jezebel. I was taken to The Underground Church, a basement room in which the altar was an X rather than a cross, in which penance was exacted and redemption granted, in which pain and pleasure melded into a confusingly powerful amalgam to which he quickly addicted me. Then he introduced me to The Message-an improbably endowed giant of a man whom it was my destiny to . . . receive. I desperately wanted to; I just didn't know if such an encounter would be . . . survivable. I was determined to try.
Arguably, at the time of her father's death, the point at which she was married, she'd felt entitled to just-about-nothing. Her mother had told her she was to be married. To whom. Under what "terms."And so she was. Her mother had "unwound" as well, had spooled out and revealed to her, a whole skein of relationships--and hierarchies--calmly and openly: her own relationship, now terminated, with the man who was to be her daughter's husband; the requirement of submission; the manner in which her mother--she had lightly referred to it as a kind of balance--had, in-every-way-imaginable, dominated her father; it had sounded like she was going to miss that more than anything. All of this had been--well, what to call it?--seemingly both functional and, certainly, discrete: invisible, really, until purposefully revealed. That had been impressive: The Secret Life of Her Family.She didn't complain; she didn't argue; she didn't negotiate--merely observing the facts of what was going on around her, what was happening to her, and. . . complying.
Was Love Going to be Enough?Book I: Lola and Angelique's PunishmentI've long given up trying to explain, to people either incapable of or unwilling to try to understand, but: My husband Godfrey was always a good Master. He was kind, he was decent, he was "Masterly." I loved him, he loved me, we both loved Angelique--who "loved us back," in addition to supervising the staff on our estate. Sometimes Godfrey had Angelique punish me; but then he also let me "even the score." In either circumstance: I took just *body-shuddering* pleasure in what we did to each other, with each other, for each other. Angelique and I are both bi-sexual? The three of us are polyamorous? Sexual power exchange is the coin of the realm in our household? I guess . . . Godfrey was always a self-described "Word Man," but none of us ever felt the need for definitions.Book II: Occupied by an Erotic ArmyThe first shock was Godfrey's death--only in his mid-50s, apparently healthy: Alive when we went to bed; I was the only one who woke up the next morning. The second shock was the arrival of his estranged--and strange--younger brother, Gerald, who brought along his nasty, former-model, wife, Evelina, and his, college age, meat-headed twin sons from a previous marriage. Gerald said they were there to "help," which I had believed not for a second. And then, once the funeral was over and the public spectacle had receded, I took a sip of water, during dinner one night . . . and woke up in The Playroom, stripped and bound. My fuzzy memory of the night before included a horrific image of Angelique, sandwiched between my Little Piglet nephews. I became a prisoner in my own home. I could have left--I was "offered the option," as was Angelique, who took it!--but I wasn't just going to walk away from everything that Godfrey had bequeathed me. I really didn't care about the money; but I wasn't going to have my life erased like that; I wasn't going to have everything Godfrey had both inherited and worked for, stolen by the near-Satanic cabal that was his brother's family. Book III: Chasing Out the Sexual PsychopathsShe hadn't said it, but, when Angelique left, she had made it clear that she would return, that she would be back when she had mustered the resources necessary to defeat Gerald, et al. I loved Angelique; she loved me; I believed her. But The Piglets had now turned their attention toward me; The Playroom had become my prison; and, clearly, there was some kind of legal shuck and jive that was soon to, literally, re-write Godfrey's will. If Angelique was going to lead a cavalry charge, vault the twelve-foot walls that ringed the estate, come to my rescue? I hoped she knew that we were running out of time . . .
I'm an educated and successful woman. I've never thought of myself as a submissive. I study the human mind; in particular: I've spent years researching Consent.Klaus argued--no, my Master: he TOLD me--that the issue was *really* "Desire." Older, more educated, and more successful--a professor I first met in Berlin, when I was doing a two-year post-doc there--it wasn't that Klaus "talked me over" to his point of view. I would explain what he *really* did . . . if I could explain it to myself. I didn't "give in." I wasn't "subdued." I BEGGED. Repeatedly. Abjectly. I PLEADED for the privilege of being PERMITTED to surrender. When Klaus *finally* took me? I was GRATEFUL--more deeply than I can explain (most especially to myself). When Klaus told me--after he *allowed* me to marry--that my husband was no longer allowed to see, never mind touch, most of my body? I knew I would obey. Of course I would! What other possibility was there?
Three BDSM Trilogies!"Consent & Desire & Submission" Older, more educated, and more successful--a professor she first met in Berlin, when she was doing a two-year post-doc there--it wasn't that Klaus "talked Merry over" to his point of view. She didn't "give in." She wasn't "subdued." She BEGGED. Repeatedly. Abjectly. She PLEADED for the privilege of being PERMITTED to surrender. When Klaus *finally* took her? She was GRATEFUL. When Klaus told her--after *allowing* her to marry--that her husband was no longer allowed to see, never mind touch, most of her body? She knew she would obey. Of course she would! What other possibility was there? "Sexual Manners at the Manor" Was Love Going to be Enough? I took just *body-shuddering* pleasure in what we did to each other, with each other, for each other--my husband Godfrey and our Angelique. She and I are both bisexual? The three of us are polyamorous? Sexual power exchange is the coin of the realm? I guess . . . When tragedy struck our household--in Book II: Occupied by an Erotic Army--I initially thought Angelique and I would be okay. But things just kept getting worse. She hadn't said it, but, when Angelique left--in Book III: Chasing Out the Sexual Psychopaths--she had made it clear that she would return, that she would be back when she had mustered the resources. I loved her; she loved me; I believed her. But if Angelique was going to lead a cavalry charge, vault the twelve-foot walls that ringed the estate, come to my rescue? I hoped she knew that we were running out of time . . . "A Bisexual Femdom Romance" Grace had known Angela--or known of her--in college. She'd had an odd reputation: It was said that she simply destroyed men who. . . pretty much deserved to be destroyed: aggressive frat boys, roofie artists, date rapists. They met "The Dark Angel," and then. . . you didn't see them on campus anymore. Sent to Angela initially--so she thought--to have her sciatica treated, she quickly discovers two things. First: The "recreational humiliation" Grace gets from her husband, Finn, is going to get a lot worse: he has damaged women before; Grace's friends are not going to let him destroy her. Under Angela's, literally and figuratively, firm hands, Finn is . . . put in his place. Second--lifelong straight--Grace finds herself immediately drawn to Angela. How far will that go? Once "Finn-free," what does she want to build, in the place of her marriage? And with whom?
Grace had known Angela--or known of her--in college. She'd had an odd reputation: It was said that she simply destroyed men who. . . pretty much deserved to be destroyed: aggressive frat boys, roofie artists, date rapists. They met "The Dark Angel," and then. . . you didn't see them on campus anymore. Sent to Angela initially--so she thought--to have her sciatica treated, she quickly discovers two things. The "recreational humiliation" Grace gets from her husband, Finn, is going to get a lot worse: he has damaged women before; Grace's friends are not going to let him destroy her. Under Angela's, literally and figuratively, firm hands, Finn is . . . put in his place. Second--lifelong straight--Grace finds herself immediately drawn to Angela. How far will that go? Once "Finn-free," what does she want to build, in the place of her marriage? And with whom?
A Maledom Bundle! The first instalment of three different story trilogies--each with a short excerpt of the story to follow. Plus--a bonus!--Chemical Accidents: An Age Play Tale. In "Sexual Manners at the Manor, Book I: Lola and Angelique's Punishment," Lola's husband Godfrey punishes her, bent over the dining room table, with cheeky Angelique, the house manager, very much in attendance. Turnabout is fair play: it won't be long before Lola subjects Angelique to some loving but intense discipline!In "Consent & Desire & Submission, Book I: A Psycho-Sexual Cascade," Mary, an American doing a post-doc in Berlin, finds herself inexplicably wanting to submit to Klaus, an august, senior professor, at the university. She studies the psychology of consent: she ought to be able to at least understand her own behavior! Sometimes the body wants what the body wants . . .In "The Good Master, Book I: Losing Darla," a nameless millionaire struggles with what to do about Darla, his live-in Submissive. She has fully surrendered to him. He loves her. But is she really where she belongs? And, if she's not, would it be worse to keep her, to continue to enjoy her, or to lose her, by giving her the freedom she has not asked for?
Amid uncertain times, inexplicable fear and stress define our lives as we struggle to return to normalcy. Did we lose our joy in the process? Many of us did, and now we can get it back. In Pivot to Find Your Joy, author Dr. Joy Ohayia combines her personal experiences with common-sense, practical tips in the areas of mental and emotional, nutritional, physical, social, intellectual, financial, environmental, and spiritual wellness to help us rediscover the joy in our lives. Praise for Pivot to Find Your Joy “Pivot to Find Your Joy is a true gift to all. Her words of wisdom are mixed with her natural sense of positivity and light are the wonderful gems readers will leave with.” —Mindy and Paula, Wardrobe Stylists - The StyleDuo “Pivot to Find Your Joy has relatable elements throughout as Dr. Joy shares her personal story and practical advice for her readers. Her deep breathing exercises are paramount as many employees experience stress on a daily basis.” —Alex Desamour – Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Novo Nordisk “Finding my joy has been a lifelong endeavor for me. The lessons I have learned from Pivot to Find Your Joy have given me a new perspective on the ways I can achieve joy in my life and those who are closest to me.” —George McCollough, Princeton TV Station Director, Filmmaker & Educator “Dr. Joy is an inspiration to us all. Her user-friendly guide Pivot to Find Your Joy, gives readers an easy way to connect with their inner truth and lead an authentic life.” —Renee Sall, Public Relations Consultant - Maximum Exposure PR
It's rare that a book actually makes you a better human, but that's exactly what Rachel Baribeau has done in Relentless Joy."--Laura Rutledge, ESPN Sports host and reporter We all want more joy, but what happens when life kicks you in the gut? How do you maintain hope or look forward to the future? Relentless Joy will show you how to · reclaim joy when your life feels barren or burdened · throw off the chains of what you are "supposed to be" · see God working in surprising ways you may have missed · identify the unique dream that sets your soul on fire · serve others and walk in joy for the rest of your life With gut-level honesty, award-winning storyteller and former national sportscaster Rachel Joy Baribeau shares her own story of changing the narrative of her life from stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious to confident in her identity and joyful in her life's purpose. With the odds stacked against her, Rachel became the first female sportscaster to host on SiriusXM College channels and hosted the very first College Football Playoff National Championship game. She has shared the secrets to her trailblazing journey with over 100,000 fans and students through her live events and her movement, I'm Changing the Narrative. Relentless Joy is not just another book about how to be happy. Instead, Rachel reveals how to embrace commonly missed opportunities to experience joy and share it with others. No matter your circumstance, you can always change the narrative. Your story isn't over. The best is yet to come! *** "I always encouraged the young men in my football program to surround themselves with people who will make their lives better. At the top of that list for me is Rachel Baribeau. Her book, Relentless Joy, is a fantastic read for all ages."--Coach Bill Snyder, former head football coach of Kansas State University "In Relentless Joy, Rachel Baribeau explains how she has survived, thrived, and arrived to deliver the recipe of an overcomer. Do yourself a favor and jump on the joy train!"--David Tyree, former New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
As a young girl, author Joy Buerkle didn’t have a magical upbringing or a lot of happy childhood memories. She didn’t fully know God or God’s character and was often confused, angry, or upset with God. At age twenty-eight, she experienced the deep grief of losing a loved one, and then she suffered pregnancy losses in her thirties. Through these tribulations, Joy grew spiritually and now has a loving relationship with our heavenly Father. In A Journey to Joy, she shares her journey to finding joy and relays her testimony of God’s goodness, grace, and love for mankind. Joy encourages you to see divine intervention through any heartache or tribulations you may be enduring. She prays the Lord provides you with peace, comfort, and strength and surrounds you with an endless amount of love.
Joy Melton knows what the feeling of abandonment does to a child. She was among the millions of fatherless children in this world. A lifetime without the love of a father caused so much pain in her life. The pain lead to fearfulness and she would often doubt herself. She struggled daily with feelings of worthlessness. The scars of rejection in her heart began to turn into resentment and eventually hate toward the dad who had left her. She began the journey to find herself that God laid on her heart. Joy shares the story of her childhood without a daddy, finding the love of her life, and eventually finding her joy. This was not the joy she initially sought after, but it was the joy God wanted her to find. Through her faithfulness to God and following His call for her life, she learned to forget what scarred her past and live with Christ in the present. She learned to forgive the men that walked out of her life, and, in doing so, God granted her peace that flowed abundantly. She let go of what she wanted for herself and saw that what God has for her is so much better. Joy found that God is the one who determines her worth and defines her—not circumstances of the past or struggles of this life. She started out looking for herself and what she found was joy.
Do you believe, really believe, what God says about you? Do you want to? Do you want Gods joy to truly make a difference in your life? In Living Your Joy Out Loud, Joy Bazemore takes you on a study through the book of Philippians to illustrate the difference between a woman of God and an ordinary woman. Weve got this thing called joy that comes from the presence of Christ. It cannot be taken away from us, and it sets us apart from those who depend on circumstances to make them happy. So lets learn how to live in Gods joy! As you journey through Philippians, Living Your Joy Out Loud will help you: Discover twenty-nine ways God describes a person who belongs to him Examine your beliefs and motives and how they affect your actions Worship at Jesus feet in order to let him heal your hurts and empower your life Learn how Gods overwhelmingly beautiful joy can transform your daily living, especially your interaction with people Bazemore invites you to enjoy the anecdotes, the humor, the imagery, and the solid biblical teaching. Read the explanations and ponder the questions she poses. Sing. Pray. Do it on your own or share it with a small group. Then, get up and go live your joy out loud!
That Your Joy May Be Full" is a product of my own battle with depression. Through many trials I discovered that God's way was the only way the healing. This book will help you to have a heavenly view of life that will help change your heart. That Your Joy May Be Full" is unique in that it gives God's prescription for depression.
What is joy? Is it a fleeting moment of happiness? Is it a gurgle of laughter or an exciting event? No, because those feelings are temporary and while wonderful, don't last. God created us to live an abundant life, full of peace, and grounded in His love. He didn't create us to live in the moment and be subject to the whims of capricious fate. 30 Days to Joy is the companion to Coming Home to Joy, and is a daily devotional whose purpose is to help you find peace by changing the way you think about yourself and your life. For the next 30 days, you'll walk on a daily journey that will empower you to create that life of joy you've always desired. It is the perfect companion that provides you, the 3 AM woman, with the tools, support, and prayer that you need to help you become the woman God designed you to be.
Are you ready for more peace, hope, purpose, and JOY? You must become intimately acquainted with your trials and tribulations if you are going to have a say in how you interact with them. Take this remarkable journey through cancer, betrayal, abandonment, and more. Be prepared to challenge your thoughts on adversity and shift your perspective on life's most complicated seasons. God has a plan for YOUR story, and when you get real about suffering, you are free to experience a joy that is impossible to contain and easy to share. Are you ready to increase your joy quotient, experience more peace, and become excited about your purpose? Are you prepared to choose hope, take a leap of faith, and make room for joy? Say, "Yes!" It may not be easy or comfortable, but it will be worth it.
Take another moment for Joy in your day. When Joy began putting words on paper, it was for her enjoyment and release of the words bouncing around in her head. In 2010 she took her writing to the next level by blogging. This meant the world could see what see wrote. She had one goal in mind: to give hope and encouragement to at least one person. Everyday situations just kept on happening, and she just kept on writing about them. Hopefully, as you read More Life Moments with Joy, you will gain new insight into your life and your walk with Jesus.
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