Date: 19 Mar 2010 4:16 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
I am so happy that the story is updated, really love this story =)
After this chapter I love Edward even more, dont lika Aro but he makes the story good. I wonna hug Rose.
And as always, you doing a great job, keep writing and thanks for the story.
Author's Response:
Thanks, I'm glad that you like the story. I'm happy that people are seeing Edward in a positive light even with the things that have happened.
I know what you mean about Rose.
Date: 19 Mar 2010 4:06 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
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I don’t think my earlier review was clear enough because I think you missed the point of what I was trying to say. I wasn’t trying to argue with you or offend you but I’m sure that I have so I’m sorry. My morals are screaming at me that I can’t let it go though. So I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. (Really. I’m not being sarcastic)
Author's Response:
If you are really reading this story you would know that Edward does not control his wives. They are just living the way that they feel is right for them. I believe that people can follow a faith without it controlling there lives. Just because I am not writing about faith does not mean that it does not exist. I don't want to write a lot about how they practice the faith part of the lifestyle because for this story it is not a important factor. I said that they are Christian, so they believe in God. Did you know that a lot of people of all different types of religion practice polygamy. There are a lot of different types of Christians and I will not pinpoint one exact type.
If you had done your research you would know that polygamists of all faiths, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc., that their faith is the foundation for every move they make, every step they take. Their faith does not control their lives-their faith is their lives, no matter who they worship. You will not find one religious-based polygamist family of any faith that does not live strictly according to their Scripture, whether it is the Bible or Koran or Torah. Faith absolutely does control their lives whatever that faith may be.
A DD lifestyle is all about consent, all people involved must agree inorfer for it to work. If you did as much research as you claim you would know this. And Edward did not ask permission to punish Alice or Rosalie, he saw the need for it and he used his authority as the head of household to deliver it. I do not feel that I am making polygamist look like abusive, controlling, and in it for the sex as you put it at all, because once again if you researched DD you would know that it is not abuse.
You completely missed the point of what I was saying. The Bible clearly states that wives are to be submissive to their husbands. You will not find one Christian Polygynist (one husband, multiple wives) family that does not live by this. You’ve made it very clear that at least Rose and Edward grew up in PM families. They have been raised to know that husbands are clearly the authorities. There would never be any discussion that officially established Edward as the head of the household. He already was. They all knew it. They accepted, by living as Polygynists, that their husband knew best and that they would accept his guidance and direction so long as he was being directed by God. The point I was trying to make is that you can say that Alice and Rose consented to DD, but the truth is, if they were living a true Christian Polygynist lifestyle, then the consent wouldn’t be theirs to give.
If grown women want their husbands to give them rules and spank them when they break the rules and be treated like children (which is exactly what The Disciplined Feminist, a woman who lives DD and blogs about her lifestyle calls it, complete with the psychological and first hand research to back up her opinions) then so be it. That’s their business. The point I am trying to make is that Rose and Alice may say they “consent,” but the fact that they entered into a Christian Polygamist marriage means that they gave their blanket consent to do anything Edward wanted so long as it’s Godly. If Edward said that God called him to spank his wives, then yes of course they would consent. The majority of these women in Christian Polygynist marriages believe that much of their salvation depends on allowing their husband to be their spiritual leader just as the Bible says (I’m not implying Christians have to live like this, but it definitely does say in the Old and New Testament that women must be submissive to their husbands and defer to him for guidance in living a Christ-like life) . Why would any woman, whose very life is dictated by the Bible ever not consent to something her husband asks of her when she believes that her soul depends on living submissively to her husband as God demanded? (and please don’t say that their lives are not dictated by their faith, because you are the one that named them as Christian Polygamists and I venture to say you will not find a Christian Polygamist who doesn’t live with strict adherence to Biblical standards) Do you get where I’m going with this? Edward could have told them that God directed him that they needed to give up earthly possessions and wander the desert just as Moses did and Rose and Alice would do just that-because God directed it. There is no way they could have not consented verbally to DD. Their salvation and souls depended on it. (not necessarily my belief, but do you understand what I am saying?)
You don’t need to include every religious rituals, but you haven’t even touched on it! You’re writing a story about a Christian Polygamist family that has not even touched on the importance of their religion. The only scenes so far have been sexual and punishment scenes. It very much seems from the way you’ve written it that these are the most important aspects of their relationship. That is why I say you’re reinforcing negative stereotypes about Christian Polygamy. You keep saying that you know people that live these lifestyles. You also said in another review that the person you know is a Mormon who “escaped.” Mormon/FLDS Polygamy that leads to escape and Christian Polygamy are two entirely different things. The fact that you keep saying you know people who live like this and that you’ve done your research is going to make a lot of people who only have CNN News exposure to polygamy are going to take your written words as fact and it's just not true-not anymore than it being true that their is underaged marriage and violent beatings in every polygamist home. Call it narrow minded if you want for people to believe what they read, but it’s the nature of human beings.
Abuse is defined as:
You can call it what you want, but you will never convince some people that DD is not abusive. I personally see it as a power exchange kinda like a 24/7 BDSM and to each his own.
- Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; perversion. Edward only does what they agree upon. He will never take it too far and he will never do it if he does not have control over himself. He will never do more then what Alice and Rosalie have asked of him. Once again, how could they have not consented?
- Physical or verbal maltreatment; injury. Even though Edward uses force he would never injury them. Come on? Seriously? The point of corporal punishment is to cause pain. Everybody slips. You can’t say that people who practice DD will never, ever get injured or never lose control. Some of those people on the websites say that blood is drawn often during spankings, but that’s not being injured? According to the American Medical Association spanking also leads to osteoarthritis. That’s not an injury? Being put in a corner naked, being bruised for days, having pepper cream put on sore and lashed bottoms (one of the recommendations on several DD websites), being told without room for disagreement to sexually service the husband after punishment (another recommendation on several DD websites), being scratched on lashed bottoms or forced to lay/sit down on lashed bottom so the pain is increased is not maltreatment…. As long as it's consensual, right?
- Sexual assault; violation; rape. Nothing needs to be said here Agree with you there as far as this story goes, but not necessarily with some of the personal accounts some DD people have written.
- An unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime; fault. They do not feel that DD is corrupt or a wrongful practice. It is how they have chosen to live there lives. Aro didn’t feel it was corrupt to beat his children and wives. It is how he has chosen to live his life. His wives chose to live the life as his wife and consented as well to his leadership. They didn’t feel what they were doing was wrong, but rather God's will. Rose and Alice didn't have consent to give any more than Aro's wives.
- Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language. Edward never yells, screams or talks down to his wives in any way. Some people don’t think being called a c*nt or b*tch is abusive. Some would. Some would also consider being talked to as a child and put into a corner to “think about why you’re here” like a six year old is abusive.
If a narrow minded person choses to see it that way then there is nothing that I can do about it.
Once again, you missed my point. Did you know that there is an estimated population of 30,000-50,000 non-Mormon, non-sect, (meaning groups like Following of the Signs, FLDS, etc.) Christian Polygamists living in the United States? How many of those people do you think are fighting against common beliefs that they live in a home where the wives and the children are abused and the husbands are in it just so they can have multiple partners? No matter how you justify it and sugar-coat it, some people will always have that feeling that DD is abusive. It is after all, physical punishment of adults administered by the perceived head of the household. It is just very unfair that you have combined DD and Christian Polygamy when so many thousands of people are trying to break the perception that the husbands hit their wives. Whether it’s agreed upon or not, the vast majority of people are not going to see a consensual loving plural marriage that happens to involve corporal punishment, which I think is what you intend. They are just going to see a man sleeping with two women and hitting his wives and shoving them naked in a corner when they misbehave. You are not being fair to Christian Polygamists who are trying to break societal beliefs that they hit their wives and children.
DD is not a bad thing and people who practice it no matter what religion they are have a right to practice it.
I never said DD was a bad thing. For those people who truly do consent to it, good for them. Happy spanking. It is more than a little creepy to have the husband acting in a “daddy” role, but whatever. To each their own.
I am not forcing anyone to read this story. So if you do not like where the story is going then don't read it. It really is simple.
I don’t plan to, but there was absolutely no way my conscience would let me leave without bringing some of this stuff to your attention. I don’t mean to offend you and am really sorry that I am, but you would do the same thing if you felt someone was making incorrect assumptions that you feel very passionately about. Yes it is fiction but do you not think you have any responsibility as a writer to present facts accurately and not just perceived assumptions?
[Report This]Date: 19 Mar 2010 2:11 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
love the story i hope you keep writing it.
in one breath it seems bella was okay with the punishment. but then after she has time to think about it she almost seems upset with him for hurting alice. but in the first she sees he takes no pleasure from it and sees that it pains him to be spanking her. when he is done he is truly sorry. if bella got to see the punishment she should have seen that he got her off afterwards. that their is good and bad. they are not suppose to be keeping anything from her.
poor Rose, Aro truly is a monster of a father in this story. Man the things she went through noone should have to go through. i am glad she was smart enough to cut her self to be able to talk with Carlisle and explain everything and have edward be there for her. i am pleased that the priest knowing how her father was married them. it could have been worse and the priest could have been on her fathers payroll or scared of him and she would have been sold to royce. yuck i bet her father was pissed that he lost out on a million dollars. i wonder if she has any kind of relationship with her family today. she wsa raised in a totally different environment.
will you be bringing in jasper or emmett in your story? i know they wouldn't be for the girls cause they are already married to edward but they could be friends. but i guess all the other girls are actually sisters huh.
love the story can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response:
It is a complicated matter and the emotions that Bella is going to feel is also going to be very complicated. I didn't write Edward getting Alice off as a secret because they were hiding it, but as more of a private thing between a husband and a wife. I mean they didn't invite her into the bedroom to watch them have sex right. I never thought that it could be taken as them hiding something from her.
Yeah Aro is a monster. And your right no one should have to go thru what Rose did, but the sad thing is that girls go thru things like that everyday. Rose is very smart and she was brave enought to get help, and there was someone there that was able to help. Some aren't that lucky. I would hope that any priest would not get involved with someone like Aro, and when came to in a true life or death situation would have the strength and courage to help.
Soon you'll find out Aro's reaction, you'll just have to wait for it. I promise a lot of drama with that one. No Emmett and jasper will probley not appear in this story, only because I would have no clue how to put them in a situation where they couldn't be a part of there soulmates lives.
[Report This]Date: 19 Mar 2010 2:03 AM Title: Explaining The Pain
man over 30 smacks seems a little extreme. If i joined the family I would want to revisit the displinary punishment clause there.
how funny edward wakes up as rose is getting herself off. well nice of him to finish for her. i love all their chemistry
love it
Author's Response:
I have read that it is safer to increse the number of times you spank and use less force. Then trying to do fewer spanks with more force.
Yeah Rose waking Edward up that way seemed like it would be fun......
[Report This]Date: 19 Mar 2010 2:00 AM Title: Money Problems
well alice spent way over her allowance. i don't know if i would have agreed to such punishment. seems a little extreme.
poor bella walking in on said punishment wow. i am surprised she didn't run. but ya alice is right. if edward wanted to bring bella in to the fold bella needed to know went goes on in the household. even though she doesn't know he has feelings for her. Akice does and thinks she would be perfect. as bella says it seems their happy home is misssing a piece. could she be that missing piece. she does get along with them well. she did not run after seeing what was happening
love it
Author's Response:
;)
Date: 19 Mar 2010 1:53 AM Title: The Most Basic Facts
well man walking in on someone somewhat kind of awkard but he doesn't let it be.
she is getting a taste for their life. she is not being judgemental
alice is so cute with bella
love it
Author's Response:
I love Alice and Bella
[Report This]Date: 19 Mar 2010 1:51 AM Title: What Happens Behind Closed Doors
I am not sure if i like the term baby girl. maybe it will grow on me. alice and edward okay kinda of hot. i am just so used to seeing edward and bella. but i love the way that alice perceives edward. i love that she is happy he has found his missing piece and realizes it and is thrille dfor him. she accepts and loves him completely.
love it
Author's Response:
I thought Baby Girl was sweet.
[Report This]Date: 19 Mar 2010 1:48 AM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
i love her taking on this story and being so open with the idea.
love her dreams
Author's Response:
I always thought that Bella is such a complicated person who always sees the goog in everyone.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 8:39 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
Hope you continue this story, interesting to see where it goes.
Author's Response:
I plan on it. With me being away I just needed to make sure people still wanted to read it.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 6:20 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
That was a great chapter so sad
Author's Response:
Yeah but something good always comes from something bad.
[Report This]Date: 18 Mar 2010 6:18 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
It came out just perfectly!!!!
Michele
Author's Response:
That's Michele it means a lot coming from you.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 6:05 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!!
When I got up this morning, I had notices that several of the stories that I am reading had updated. YOUR was the first one I read. I don't know what is is about this story but I am really really enjoying reading it. Thanks so much for writing a wonderful story and sharing it with us. As always can't wait till the next update.
Author's Response:
Now I feel like Bella I'm blushing..... lol
Date: 18 Mar 2010 5:40 PM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
Oh for the love of all that's holy....it's a story! Not a bibliography...okay now that I got that out...
Love the update!!!!!! Ugh you kept us waiting though huh ;) lol just kidding! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve next!!!!
And jebus that stinks about Rose but looks like she's getting her happy ever after now :) Great job once again!
Author's Response:
Thank you for the support, It means a lot to me.
Rose's story has a special meaning for me and yes she is getting her happyly ever after.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 4:58 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
What did Aro do when he found out? I am so glad that Edward was there to save her from that monster. I love this story. It is so different.
Author's Response:
Oh you'll just have to wait and see. I have a few ideas but am not sure just yet. I'll be sure to let you know as soon as I can...LOL Thanks for reading.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 2:56 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
I've tried really hard to be silent and just enjoy but I can't. When I read this I did some research of my own about DD and Christian Polygamy and even joined a few forum boards to find out more. The core scripture interpretations and beliefs that Christian Domestic Discipline and Christian Polygamists follow are so contradictory that the lifestyles would never co-exist like this. I asked the members of the Pro CHristian Plural Marriage group on BiblicalFamilies(.)org which you should go read and they were angry that you would associate Domestic Discipline with Christian Polygamy. Go read it yourself.One of the main points of the Plural Marriage Movement is to dispel beliefs that these men want to control their wives and to show that it is God who controls everything.
If there is one thing about polygamists of any faith, it is that their lives are led by their faith. Nothing about the home situation you have written appears to be faith based. THere has been no prayer, no devotion. Really, scripturally, Edward is failing as a husband. He is not the spiritual leader of his household. Sodomy, which includes oral sex by Greek and modern definition, is an abominable sin. To be honest if Edward wanted to spank his wives, as head of his household a position ordained by God and would be irrevocably accepted by him, Rose and Alice, he doesn't need their permission. He doesn't need their permission to do anything which is exactly why the polygamists would never do it! The risk of being seen as an abuser is too great.
If you want to write a story about domestic discipline and polygamy, do it, but do it separately. They don't go together in perfect harmony. THe only thing this story is doing is enforcing the negative stereotype that polygamists are abusive, controlling, and in it for the sex. You would never reinforce negative stereotypes about real life races or ethinicities, so why would you do it with religion? People will believe anything and you saying you've done your research just makes naive people believe that what you are writing is indeed fact.
SOrry if I'm being harsh but you seriously can't write something like this and not expect some type of backlash. Its really sad that you write this based on your own interpretations and don't realize what kidn of impact you could be making.
Author's Response:
Ok so I am always glad to hear from people just as much bad as the good. I feel strongly that everyone deserves to have there opinion heard. I am taking two very taboo lifestyles and blending them. I am doing this because it is FICTION and I can. I never expected people to agree fully with them. I myself am on the fense about it. I just want to let you know that I personally know people that live these lifestyles. I have heard a lot from them personally and I believe that if the people involved are commited enought and want it enough then it could work no matter what Religion they are. And there is no way that by doing a little research that you can say that these two lifestyles would never co-exist.
If you really read into it you would see that a lot of the basic principles are the same. They believe that someone (usually the man) has to take on responsability of the household. There are many simularties and I can give you some references that are easly found on the web, but you probley found them already when you did your research.
If you are really reading this story you would know that Edward does not control his wives. They are just living the way that they feel is right for them. I believe that people can follow a faith without it controlling there lives. Just because I am not writing about faith does not mean that it does not exist. I don't want to write a lot about how they practice the faith part of the lifestyle because for this story it is not a important factor. I said that they are Christian, so they believe in God. Did you know that a lot of people of all different types of religion practice polygamy. There are a lot of different types of Christians and I will not pinpoint one exact type.
A DD lifestyle is all about consent, all people involved must agree inorfer for it to work. If you did as much research as you claim you would know this. And Edward did not ask permission to punish Alice or Rosalie, he saw the need for it and he used his authority as the head of household to deliver it. I do not feel that I am making polygamist look like abusive, controlling, and in it for the sex as you put it at all, because once again if you researched DD you would know that it is not abuse.
Abuse is defined as:
- Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; perversion. Edward only does what they agree upon. He will never take it too far and he will never do it if he does not have control over himself. He will never do more then what Alice and Rosalie have asked of him.
- Physical or verbal maltreatment; injury. Even though Edward uses force he would never injury them.
- Sexual assault; violation; rape. Nothing needs to be said here
- An unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime; fault. They do not feel that DD is corrupt or a wrongful practice. It is how they have chosen to live there lives.
- Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language. Edward never yells, screams or talks down to his wives in any way.
In a DD marriage the man care deeply for his wife and does everything with her best interest at heart. He puts her needs above his own.
I take religion very seriously and would never say bad things about a religion. There are bad people in every religion. There are people that abuse people in the name of God everyday. Does it make it right, no. I wrote about the abuse because it is a fact of life. It is a fact of my life, and I have worked hard to help stop abuse. Just because I chose for it to happen in a polygamist family does not in any way say that all polygamist families live this way. If a narrow minded person choses to see it that way then there is nothing that I can do about it.
DD is not a bad thing and people who practice it no matter what religion they are have a right to practice it.
Now I respect you opinion, but I do not have to agree with it. I am writing FICTION, and as being an American I have the write to freedom of speech, just like anyone else. I am not forcing anyone to read this story. So if you do not like where the story is going then don't read it. It really is simple.
Thank you for taking the time to review and have a nice day. God Bless.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 2:33 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
excellent chapter
I love the subtle way Bella is being folded into their family.
Author's Response:
I figure that it was the only way to make it so Bella wouldn't go screaming to the cops.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 2:10 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
Alice - She's not even letting the possiblility that Bella might leave, do her story, and never come back, enter into her brain. She seems like a person who's used to getting whatever she wants with the only cost being a spanking by Edward. Personally I think DD has done her a disservice more than anything. Alice doesn't seem to have a full sense of reality. She may end up pushing Bella away with her overblown antics.
Rosalie - I feel bad for her. I can't wait to here what else she has to say.
Bella - Glad to see she's coming out of the fog a bit.
Author's Response:
Bella ~ yeah she is going to have problems, who wouldn't. But I think she can handle it, especially Alice.
Rosalie ~ It is tragic what happened to her, but she made it thru the hard times and is now succesfully and happy.
Alice ~ Well what can I say about Alice. She is indulged, and doesn't always think before she acts. Now where Bella is concerned she is a glass if half full kind of girl. She has always seen that Bella belongs and she will do everything in her power to help make it a reality.
[Report This]Date: 18 Mar 2010 1:10 PM Title: A Woman's Perception
Great chapter!
Author's Response:
Thanks. I tried to make it worth the wait.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 10:25 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
Thank you for the post.. I really like this story.. please update soon...
Author's Response:
I'm going to do my best and post more often. Life is really crazy and being a single mom doesn't help sometimes.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 7:39 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
WOW Aro is one sick mother fucker and I think that is the nicest words I cant come up with for him. Poor Rose she is a very strong women.
When is due date on baby? and do you know if it boy or girl??
Author's Response:
Yeah I know I have some nasty things to say about Aro too. And the worst things is there are real men out there just like him. Trust me I know.
The baby was due March 15. The doc will induce Monday if it doesn't come before then. The sex is a suprise, but we are guessing a boy.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 5:57 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
good god what a horiffic childhood her father has to be the worst advert for the pologimist lifestyle ever, that sort of abuse cant be the norm, i'm surprised rosalie can function at all i guess edward really did save her in many ways, does rosalie still have contact with her family? i wouldn't blame her if she did not, does the dd life conflict with her memories of childhood abuse like the spanking? aro it seeems did it a hell of a lot, or is it viewed differently because it's edward doing it within her marriage? i also like the fact that alice is now ok (i was a bit worried) and she says again about her life everything in consentual and poor bella is so confused i think i would be to, thanks so much for another chapter really into this story now, more please
Author's Response:
No Aro is not the norm. Other then the fact that some make the women marry very young I think the abuse rate is the same as any lifestyle. What happened to Rose is a combination of thing that have happened to people I know in real life. And Rosalie just represents those of us that have risen above abuse and made something of themself.
I promise that Rosalie will explain everything about how the DD life works for her. But remember that she agrees to this.
I love Bella and Alice I think that they were always meant to be best friends. Bella are such opposites that they balance each other so well. You are only seeing the beginning of Bella's confusion. Sorry but there will be some drama there.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 5:34 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
Phew! This was a very difficult chapter to read, poor Rosalie, she's very strong to have survived all that abuse.
I think that what she told Bella of how things where handled at her house growing up helps to see what Edward, Rosalie and Alice have like a healthy and very well defined relationship, that it actually works for them all and not just Edward.
Hope you're doing fine, and I'll see you soon!
Author's Response:
It was a difficult chapter to write for so many reasons.
I'm glad that you can see where I am trying to go with the Edward/Rosalie/Alice story line. There are good reasons behind why they live the way they do and the next few chapters will explain that more.
Thanks for the support.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 4:33 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
still a great story... but an extremely sad chapter. I am looking forward to the development of these characters and another chapter just as soon as you can get one out to us!
Author's Response:
Thanks, this chapter was hard to write but I'm glad I was able to get thru it.
Another Chapter should be here soon. Baby watch and allergies are the only thing slowing me down, but hopefully that will all settle down soon.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 4:12 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
Yes, still interested!
Wow, I thought Rosalie's story in the book was rough - this was really dark. I love seeing how twisted Aro can get in fanfic, and this is definitely in the top 5.
Do you plan to include the story that Bella is writing? I'd like to see what she'll do with all this information, if what she presents to the outside world will be any different (or less) than what she thinks and experiences herself.
All the best to you and your new (or soon to be new) little one!
Author's Response:
The worst part about Rosalie's story is that these things really happened. It is a combination of three women's story. And because I combined three stories I actually made the abuse a little lighter if you can believe that.
I have toyed with the idea of making the article the last chapter but I am no where near ready for that yet so we will have to wait and see.
Thanks the little one should be here soon. At least my cousin is praying that it will get out soon. My daughter is sick of waiting she wants the baby out now.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 4:05 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
Most definitely still interested!!! Please continue!!
Author's Response:
I will, I promise
[Report This]Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:49 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
OMG!!! I got teary eyed what a bastard!!! Can't wait to see what Aro's reaction was to finding out Rosalie getting married
Author's Response:
You will just have to wait and see. All I can tell you is that Aro didn't take it too kindly.
[Report This]Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:48 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
Holy crap!! Are you ok? That was hell to read so it had to hard to write.Aro is a sick SOB poor Rose. And I was so wrong Bella didn't handle the spanking as well as I thought but maybe after everything is on the table she will see way it works for them. Hope everthing is ok with you.
Hughs and Love
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your concern. It was harder to write then you can imagine. Rose's history has a part of real peoples stories in it so in a way it was very freeing to write this. I believe in the saying that whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Rosalie is defently proving that right.
Bella is going to have a lot of soul searching to do.
Hugs
Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:35 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
I love this story!!! Keep up the good work. I sang a lil song when I saw you had updated :)
Author's Response:
That's great. I always wanted to make people sing.....lol
Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:28 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
Oh wow what a horrid childhood Rosalie had. Great chapter.
Author's Response:
Yeah Rose had a tuff life. But she is good now so that's what really matters.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:24 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
I love this story. I can't wait for the next chapter. I check on it every day.
Author's Response:
Thanks. I'm going to try to post more often.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:12 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
This is such an interesting story. Wow, what happened to Rosalie was horrible. cannot wait for teh next chapter.
thanks
Author's Response:
Rosalie made it thought. Aro couldn't keep her down.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:08 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
WOW. was not expecting that
Author's Response:
I don't think it is possible to expect something like that.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 3:06 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
THat was so good.. I am crying my eyes out. thanks for the update..and good luck..
Author's Response:
WOW. Hearing that from youis just WOW. Thank you so much.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 2:57 AM Title: A Woman's Perception
:) Great Chapter, I love this story!
Author's Response:
Thanks.
Date: 11 Mar 2010 9:52 PM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
I'm not going to be mean when I say this, but you have some information wrong. I'm a member of the LDS Church "Mormons" and we do not practice plural marriage any longer. It really hurts to think that people still think this way. I was not trying to call you on the carpet for that, however I feel you need to have all the facts straight when writing a story. You have an obligation as an author to make sure your readers have the truth. Because the sad truth is alot of people will believe anything they read. With that said, I look forward to reading your story. I believe in having a open mind, I just like to have all the facts be true. I hope I didn't hurt your feelings, that was never my intention.
Author's Response:
I'm sorry that you feel my information is wrong. I went back and changed all the Mormon polygamy to FLDS polygamy. I never meant to offend anyone. I do know the Mormon church did offically disavowed polygamy, but in my defense I also know for a fact that there are some that still practice. My friend who has read my story left a Mormon polygamist family. It may not be the majority but it does still happen. I went to a University that had many different people from many different walks of life and I feel that my life is better for it. I would never say a negative thing about anyone's chosen faith and I'm sorry that it came out like that. I did try to say that you can not believe everything you read especially from the media.
I'm glad you let me know that it upset you because that was never my intention. I do agree that many people will be anything they read even if it is just fiction. I'm also sorry it took so long to answer you. My life right now is very complicated and I just didn't have time to sit and write a response. I am unable to review or respond with my iphone and that has been my only contact with this site for the past two weeks. I hope you know that I never intended to ignore you.
Thank You for reading and reviewing. I hope to hear from you in the future.
Date: 03 Mar 2010 2:27 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
You have made my day by updating. I just love this story.
OMFG!!!!!! I LOVE THIS CHAPTER.
YOU WROTE IT SO BEAUTIFULLY. I COULD FEEL HOW BAD EDWARD FELT FOR HAVING TO PUNISH ALICE. THE WAUY YOU DESCRIBED HOW ALICE WAS FEELING WHILE EDWARD SPANKED HER WITH THE BELT WAS UNBELIEVEABLE.
Author's Response:
Wow! your support and kind words mean a lot to me Thank You.
Date: 03 Mar 2010 1:39 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
Awesome job as usual! :) Keep up the great work!
Author's Response:
See now you made me blush like Bella.
Date: 03 Mar 2010 3:05 AM Title: Explaining The Pain
This is such a different and interesting story. I look forward to each chapter. Edward is so caring and loving to both of his wives.
Author's Response:
I'm glad that you can see that a lot of people can't get past the events that happen to see that he really does care.
Date: 03 Mar 2010 2:56 AM Title: Explaining The Pain
Loved the update. Fantastic.
Author's Response:
Thanks.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 11:49 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
Great job explaining the DD stuff. I can say that, personally, I think it's really fucked up. BUT, I also believe that as long as everyone involved is a legal consenting adult and no one's being hurt, people should be able to live their lives however they want. I just hope the Rosalie and Alice didn't choose to have a DD lifestlye because they didn't think they were capable of setting their own boundaries and being responsible for themselves. I hope they know that they are smart women and are capable of being self disciplined. I'm dying to get into Bella's head a little bit more. She still seems like a bit of an enigma to me. I can't wait to know what she thinks of all this once she's had time to process. I really wonder how this lifestyle makes her view the relationships she's had in her past (if she's had any).
Can't wait for the next chapter, but don't hurry. I think your cousin and her baby take precedent :). Hope all goes well with that.
Author's Response:
I agree with you completely. Rosalie and Alice each have very different reasons for wanting a dd life, I will explain it eventally but there are a few things that need to happen first so just be patient and I promise that it will all be revealed in time.
Bella is well Bella, I always said that I felt Bella didn't always react the way people expect her too and I am just making that a little more noticeable. Bella will have her say soon.
[Report This]Date: 02 Mar 2010 10:43 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
There was a shitload in this chapter.I want Bella and Edward together.To bad Edward didn't walk in on Bella with a vibator and helped her out. That would have been so hot.I want to like Alice and Rose with him but it is so hard ya know.But I love this story and don't let people get on to you about the spanking thing if they would read thay would see that the wives are ok with it.
Hugs and Love
Author's Response:
I know what your saying I have never made it a secret that I absolutely love Edward with Bella, but I wanted to do something different. And really mixing Edward with not only Alice but Rosalie as well just think of all the fun that is to be had.
I really appriciate your support. Hugs.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 10:04 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
Great chapter i really like this story
Author's Response:
Thanks.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 9:46 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
hi there, this chapter begins to explain the reasoning behind the lifestyle i dont understand why some people need it (in rl especially) i mean i understand and apreciate their reasoning and why they say they choose this but on a personal level i could never allow that, i like your fic as it has opened a whole new world up to me, one i had never heard of and it makes me think and ponder is this story going to primarly be about the polygamus marriage or about the dd lifestyle? or equally about both? i also like how edward says he thinks of his wives as equalls, i really wasnt sure this fic was for me to begin with (like i say i just dont grt it) but now i want to read on and have more dd stuff explained thankyou for that
Author's Response:
I am hoping to be able to make it about both lifestyles, but right now the polygamist lifestyle is taking a back burner while I try to explain what the dd relationship is all about. I think that is the most confusing (for lack of a better word) and I want to put it in a positive light for them most part.
I'm really glad you decided to give it a try even though you worn't sure about it.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 9:43 PM Title: Money Problems
Good chapter
[Report This]Date: 02 Mar 2010 7:50 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
So good!
Author's Response:
I try ;)
Date: 02 Mar 2010 6:33 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
:)
Author's Response:
;)
Date: 02 Mar 2010 6:08 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
i love these stories but they get me so riled up. i wish the punishments were two sided. domestic discipline my ass. I'd still crack him over the head with a blunt object.
Author's Response:
You know I never said that there wasn't the chance that Edward could get it too... If he did something bad enought he might just get it too.... Just think about it.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 4:58 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
I have enjoyed this story, and I have found it very interesting. I hope to get to read more very soon...
wishing all the happiness & good health to your cousin and her new baby!
Hope we'll get another chapter sooner... but I'll still be here ready and waiting either way!
Axiously awaiting for more!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. With her husband gone she is going to need all the well wishes she can get.
I really hope to have a chapter next week. I actually might get a chance tomorrow to write a little so we'll have to see what I can get done this week.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 2:39 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
So loving this story.
Author's Response:
I love hearing that...
Date: 02 Mar 2010 2:20 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
Isn't one of the most important points of Domestic Discipline is that when the punishment is over, it's over, not to be brought up again like Edward did? My older sister livesa DD life that I completely don't approve of, but she always says that one of the reasons people live like this is because unlike normal relationships where the past is brought up over and over and fought over again, that once the punishment in DD is over, it's done. I completely hate it and think the psychology is screwed up and think that all these couples will realize in 15, 20 years how screwed up it is. But this is just fiction so I'll just keep reading with a grain of salt since I love Edward... :)
Also, you might wanna go back and read again. There are a lot of errors like there/their, except/expect/accept and a few others. It makes it kinda hard to read.
Author's Response:
I'm sorry I'm a little confused aout what you mean by he keeps bringing it up... Do you mean her not being able to spend money for the next month? Because if you means what he said to her while he was giving her aftercare, then that was just his conclusion to the punishment. Usually he would of done that after corner time, but since Bella it was put aside. Or do you mean when he brings up that it has happened in the past. My only answer to that is, a punishment is meant to correct a negative behavior, when the offensive is repeated the punishment must be a little harded so that the behavior can be corrected.
I also don't know that I agree with the whole dd relationship or a polygamist one for that fact, but I believe that people should live their lives how they see fit. As long as no one else gets hurt then who are we to judge. And your right this is just fiction, but I still refuse to give a negative attitude towards anyones lifestyle, so if I seem to make things look a little too perfect at times I don't mean to, I just don't want to offend anyone.
Yeah I know my spelling and grammer suck, that's why I need the help of a Beta.
Thanks for reviewing
Date: 02 Mar 2010 2:16 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
I'd love to help you! I have excellent spelling and grammar skills, not to mention all the time in the world!! I love this story and would love to help develop it!!
Author's Response:
Wow! I honestly wasn't expecting people to offer. I would love to talk to you more later about this. My life is a little crazy right now, but I will defently talk to you about this later.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 1:40 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
I loved this chapter.. I understand that life can be a little crazy.. I am waiting paitently for your update....
Author's Response:
Thank You so much for understanding, I promise that I am going to do my best. I'm off tomorrow and my daughter has school and then a party so hopefully I can get something done after I catch up on housework.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 1:32 PM Title: Explaining The Pain
=)
Author's Response:
Was that a eye opener...... ;)
Date: 02 Mar 2010 7:26 AM Title: Explaining The Pain
Spank me so Bella is staying in the house now. Thing should start to get pretty warm in this house wink wink.
Author's Response:
Well Bella stayed the night. It hasn't been determined if she will stay longer yet..... But if Alice has her way I'm sure your right.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 5:39 AM Title: Explaining The Pain
Just found this story and it is really good. Looking forward to more.
Author's Response:
I'm glad that you like it.
Date: 24 Feb 2010 9:25 PM Title: Money Problems
Good job, can't wait to see what happens next
Author's Response:
Thanks, The next chapter will be up soon.
Date: 24 Feb 2010 7:15 PM Title: Money Problems
This was an amazing chapter. As a parent you sometimes have to spank a child and you do it out of love. You just don't think of adult having to disapline each other. You could tell it was killing Edward having to punish Alice. It must have been hard for Bella to watch, yet she could see the love.
Author's Response:
i think sometimes adults would need it more then children. Or at least that's how it is in the story.
[Report This]Date: 24 Feb 2010 3:57 AM Title: Money Problems
I love it please update soon:)
Author's Response:
I'll do my best...
[Report This]Date: 24 Feb 2010 3:56 AM Title: Money Problems
I love it please update soon:)
Author's Response:
A teaser will be on Just a Sip Thursday... Update hopefully Sunday.
Date: 23 Feb 2010 11:09 PM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
Love the story... Sitting on the edge of my seat. Update soon!!!
Author's Response:
I am sooooooooo glad you love it....
Date: 23 Feb 2010 3:33 AM Title: Money Problems
Wow, I was cringing the entire time!!
Author's Response:
I don't know how to take that.... But thanks for reviewing..
Date: 22 Feb 2010 6:05 PM Title: Money Problems
Who spanks Edward when he fucks up?
Author's Response:
It depends really. I would let it happen if he fucked up bad enough, there are a few things that would warrent it, but there will be more on that later on. Right now it's all about the girls.
[Report This]Date: 22 Feb 2010 6:00 PM Title: Money Problems
love him or hate him - right now? not sure - but it was a great chapter!!
Author's Response:
I know what you mean. It's hard to see him be so firm, but trust me Alice is not bothered by it. So hopefully you can forgive him at one point.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 5:30 PM Title: Money Problems
WOW!!!!!! That was amazing. The way you wrote that was wonderful!!! GREAT JOB!!!! So much feeling in it. I felt sorry for Alice, Edward and Bella. That was very moving. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hurry and update again. I can't wait to know what else is going on.
I am so loving this story!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much it really really really means a lot to me to hear this.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 8:15 AM Title: Money Problems
i wasn't sure about this story at first, but now i'm hooked! thanks! :)
Author's Response:
I'm really glad, I know that it is a lot to takes at times.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 7:01 AM Title: Money Problems
OMG do I want to be spanked now or just watch someone be spanked I am so confused that was good. I cant wait till they address Bella to find her reaction. More More More
Author's Response:
I know what you mean to be spanked or not to be spanked......
Date: 22 Feb 2010 6:14 AM Title: Money Problems
is it just me or is that really harsh!! he smacks her on the bed and in the corner for fidgiting then god only knows how many over his knee with a skirt, then with knickers, then with nothing, then with a belt for christ sake what did the last two have to be extra hard for? does he have a set max time or amount? or does he just finish when he likes? and bella watches i'm not sure what to make of her reaction does she know the family use dd if not wouldnt she be more horrified? i'm not sure for the first time she would see it as a beautiful submissive siuation especially with alice sobbing uncontrobally and begging not to be hit with a belt whilst clinging on to his shirt
thankyou for answering my questions , hope i'm not being a pain but totally smitten with this story and how they live especially as it's based on real life, i could not get my head round this dd thing so i googled it to read up on it found lots to read lots negative and some positive so in that way i'm glad that here it's seen as a positive in the marriage by all three of them
Author's Response:
It was harsh because it was not the first offense. When a lighter punishment does not work anymore you have to try something else. Edward has no set number, He watches her bodies reactions to the number. (I read that that is the best way t handle it.) I only know what I read and have been told. I know someone that lives a dd relationship and have asked tons of questions, so I'm just going off what I have read.
I'll say it again I never think that Bella reacts the way a normal person does. I also think that if Alice had shown fear towards Edward and not just the belt then he wouldn't of done it. But he knew that it was only the thought of the pain and not the fact that she was afraid of him that allowed him to continue.
Thanks so much for reading. And I actually like the questions so please don't stop asking.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 5:48 AM Title: Money Problems
So Bella is supposed to be observing their life style for her paper right? Then it becomes more between them? I like how you show the balance between each couple.
Author's Response:
That's what I am going for. But who knows what will happen. Edward can be to protective and Bella can be in LaLa Land sometimes. Bella is there to tell the world about the polygamy, Edward wants her to know the real him, so they show her everything. I'm trying real hard to show the differences between the couples, I'm glad that it is coming across.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 4:16 AM Title: Money Problems
Wow awesome chapter.
Author's Response:
Thanks
Date: 22 Feb 2010 4:00 AM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
That chapter was really well written and thought provoking!
I'm not sure what I think of the whole spanking aspect of this story. I think Bella's reaction is completely unrealistic. Well, unrealistic for most people anyway. She doesn't know much about DD or if what she's seeing is even consensual, so how could she know it's not Edward abusing Alice and forcing her to pretend that it's ok?. Many women in abusive relationships pretend that it's not abuse because of fear. I mean, it's obvious that Alice is in a tremendous amount of pain, yet, all Bella can see is the "love". I'm trying to be open minded, but I'm starting to think there's something really off about her. It almost seems she has the same kind of mindset as someone suffering from Stockholm Syndrome.
I just want to clarify that I'm not calling DD abuse because I don't really know enough about it to be able to have any informed opinion concerning it. My point is that Bella doesn't really know what's going on and her reaction is mind boggling to me. She doesn't know these people well enough to make the assumption that "everything was okay".
Author's Response:
Bella is in a little bit of shock, and instead of running or getting upset she is just frozen. Her thoughts are all over the place and she doesn't know what to think.
Also I think that Bella is so attracted to Edward that she can't bring herself to see anything bad in him. So in her mind she wants to believe that Alice is okay with this. At least that is what I was going for.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 3:24 AM Title: Money Problems
$12000??? I would have beat her ass too.
LOL
Knowing Bella's *frugality* I was expecting her to freak and jump in as well.
Author's Response:
I know right...
Didn't think of Bella helping I'll have to keep that in mind for later....... LOL
[Report This]Date: 22 Feb 2010 3:23 AM Title: Money Problems
WOW Great chapter! Curious to see if Bella finds out what Alice was spending money on!!!
Author's Response:
I'm sure Bella will find out and probley soon....
Date: 22 Feb 2010 2:36 AM Title: Money Problems
Phew! I wouldn't have believed it, but from the moment we're made aware in the story that Bella is witnessing Alice's punishment, I had a little difficulty reading it, not because it was hurting Alice (obviously) but because it felt different, I don't know... like she was exposing a very private part of her life, and the same went for Edward, even Bella. I wonder if any of them realize that Bella has a huge submissive streak, and because of the little tidbits of her background that you have mentioned, I think she also has a strong need of relinquishing control, the decision making (up to a point) and the solving of day to day problems, to someone else.
Let's see what's next; I hope you update soon, 'cause I'm dying here! LOL
Author's Response:
Wow! Alice does know things that no one else does. I think this was her way of making sure that Bella sees everything. She doesn't want her new friend to go into this blind. She knows that Edward and Bella have feeling for each other and wants Bella to know everything before Edward gets more attached to her.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 1:13 AM Title: Money Problems
Wow that was intense. That was quite a spanking Alice got. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Author's Response:
Yeah I know it took me a long time to write this one and the next few will be just as intense so stay tuned....
[Report This]Date: 22 Feb 2010 1:02 AM Title: Money Problems
I'm so glad I found you over here. Ok now Bella didn't act the way I thought she would but really does Bella ever do the norm. Also I think it is good that she saw that Alice was so trusting in Edward to do what is best for her.And she also found it hot but who wouldn't it's Edward come on.I think this family is just might be what Bella needs she has taken care of her self for so long it might be nice to have someone take care of her for once.I know people say that she may come off as really strong and would never want to be contro;ed like that but I think if you read what she really saying that might not be true.But that's just me.
Author's Response:
I'm glad you found it. I'm a little worried that my FF fans wont be able to continue reading.
Those are my thoughts on Bella exactly. I think that Alice and Edward have a great relationship and I was hoping that it would come across even in this hard situation.
I agree that Bella needs to be taken care of. And I think Edward, Alice and even Rosalie are going to be just what she needs.
[Report This]Date: 22 Feb 2010 1:00 AM Title: Money Problems
I really like this story, I like everything, the spanking and the allowance, and the love... I cant wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response:
I'm glad that all the emotions are coming thru to people other then me.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 12:53 AM Title: Money Problems
:)
Author's Response:
;)
Date: 22 Feb 2010 12:29 AM Title: Money Problems
This story is awesome, keep up the great work.
Author's Response:
Thanks... I'll try... ;)
Date: 22 Feb 2010 12:17 AM Title: Money Problems
hmmm bella's getting hawt
Author's Response:
I know right.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 12:07 AM Title: Money Problems
Holy crap.. my tail hurts just from reading, but if they agreed on it, then she had to be punished.. she won't be sitting down any time soon... but you could update soon.. that would be like Edward taking special care of her backside...
Author's Response:
Nice try.... Edward won't let me reveal anything before it's time. He can be so controlling sometimes don't you think....
Date: 21 Feb 2010 11:40 PM Title: Money Problems
I thought she spent $22,500 and her allowance is $2,500 -- isn't that a difference of 20 not 12? Not that I would want Alice to receive 8 more hits with the belt...
Author's Response:
Sorry you were confused. Alice gets $2,500 a week or $10,000 a month when Mr Jenks got her monthly statement it totaled $22,500 So that was only $12,500 over her monthly allowance.
Date: 21 Feb 2010 11:30 PM Title: Money Problems
i really like this story but the spanking thing is not my favorite. These are grown women not children. You don't strip children naked to spank them when they misbehave and who spanks edward when he misbehaves. I'm from jersey and if my husband even thought of "punishing" me with physical violence I'd cut his dick off and put it in a food processor. They aren't sewing that shit back on when I get done with it. And what more he knows it.
Author's Response:
I'm from Philly and I agree with the blender thing that is what I would do if I found out that my man cheated. Now the spanking thing is a personal choice. For the story (and in real life), some women like being spanked. They want to live this way. It not for everyone (me included) but for some women it works.
Thank you for reading and I am glad that you felt comfortable enought to let me know your honest opinion.
[Report This]Date: 21 Feb 2010 4:44 PM Title: Family Ties
Amazing chapter! Loved hearing about Edwards background!
Author's Response:
THANK YOU THE FAMILY HISTORY LOOK A LOT OF PLANNING ANF i'M REALLY GLAD THAT YOU LIKED IT.
[Report This]Date: 21 Feb 2010 4:27 PM Title: The Most Basic Facts
So good!
Author's Response:
I'm really glad you liked it.
Date: 21 Feb 2010 3:59 PM Title: What Happens Behind Closed Doors
Great chapter!
Author's Response:
I'm glad it didn't scare you away.
[Report This]Date: 21 Feb 2010 3:42 PM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
Very interesting!
Author's Response:
Interesting Huh...... ;)
Date: 21 Feb 2010 2:46 PM Title: What Happens Behind Closed Doors
Hmm... interesting to look a little bit into Edward, Rosalie and Alice's life together. I'm wondering if the girls sometimes feel jealous of the other's relationship with Edward, or even left out. I hope this will be addressed at some point in the story.
Good chapter!
Author's Response:
I'm sure it does at times. Edward won't let me discuss it yet, you know how protective he can be sometimes.... But I'm sure the green eyeed monster will come out at some point. (And I don't mean Edward)
Date: 21 Feb 2010 6:32 AM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
It seems Bella is getting very interested in the whole polygamist marriage, but of course who wouldn't consider it if you have Edward as poster boy! LOL
Good chapter!
Author's Response:
I know seriously... I might even give it a try if I had someone like Edward asking......
Date: 20 Feb 2010 7:49 PM Title: Family Ties
I like this story. it's very unique, and i'm looking forward to seeing where it will go.
Author's Response:
Thanks, I was looking to do something different.
Date: 19 Feb 2010 6:36 AM Title: Family Ties
Your writing style is great!. The story is very original and most enjoyable. I have been following it on ff.net and saw your author's note and well here I am since I don't want to miss any upcoming chapters. I think you are doing an amazing job incorporating the major Twilight charcters to the storyline that you have created. It is a great author that can take these same characters and keep their personalities and give them a new venue that is totally plausible. Thank you for sharing and posting for everyone's enjoyment.
Author's Response:
Thank You so much. It really means a lot to me. I took on a different topic that at times is hard to write, so it's nice to hear that people are enjoying it. I have to admit it's a lot of fun to mess with Stephanie Meyers great characters.
Date: 19 Feb 2010 4:39 AM Title: Family Ties
Glad to see your story over here! It seems like all of my favorites are being pulled down by ffn.
Author's Response:
I know it's sad, I really liked FF, but what are you going to do. This site is really awesome and the people that run it are great.
Date: 18 Feb 2010 7:17 PM Title: Family Ties
edward paint a very positive picture of his lifestyle and he obviously loves both rose and alice very much , but i just dont get this punishment bit just because they have a polyamous marriage he can physicaly punish his wives? do the wives have to agree to being punished this way in order for the marriage to go ahead? i'm really intrested as i dont care if i had one or two husbands i'm pretty sure none of them would get me to strip and be spanked, and can they punish edward in the same way? if his behaviour is lacking or is it just the wives? thanks i caught the teaser on just a sip so look forward to the next chapter
Author's Response:
Ok well the punishment bit and polygamy are two completely different lifestyles that happen to coexist. It will become clear in a later chapter why the punishments are a part of their lives. Yes everyone is agreed on the punishment, but it has nothing to do with the marriage. Chapter 8 will break everything down, sorry you'll have to wait a little bit. In some DD relationships the man could be punished the same way as the women, I'm not sure where I want this story to go in reguards to this. Thanks.
Date: 18 Feb 2010 7:17 PM Title: Family Ties
edward paint a very positive picture of his lifestyle and he obviously loves both rose and alice very much , but i just dont get this punishment bit just because they have a polyamous marriage he can physicaly punish his wives? do the wives have to agree to being punished this way in order for the marriage to go ahead? i'm really intrested as i dont care if i had one or two husbands i'm pretty sure none of them would get me to strip and be spanked, and can they punish edward in the same way? if his behaviour is lacking or is it just the wives? thanks i caught the teaser on just a sip so look forward to the next chapter
Date: 18 Feb 2010 6:39 PM Title: The Most Basic Facts
alice is not hard to like and even rosalie is coming around and spending time with the gorgeous edward is not difficult for bella she has been thinking of him anyway
Author's Response:
Bella and Alice are my favorites, I think Rose is just misunderstood. Edward would have any women agreeing to spend time with him, it's not a sacrafice in the least.
Date: 18 Feb 2010 4:04 PM Title: What Happens Behind Closed Doors
intresting, is the spanking thing susposed to be a religious thing part of them being in this christian pologamy religion as in everybody in town does it or is it just them? edward is a bit like a dom as in he is in charge, his wives have to be respectful at all times, they receive an allowance and they receive a physical punishment for trangressions, which they accept as good for them (not saying it isnt) only the sex is vanilla (well so far it is) do you think that or am on the wrong track completly hope you dont mind me asking thanks reading on
Author's Response:
No the spanking thing has nothing to do with the polygamy, it's just the way they live their lives. Domestic Disicipline is a real thing, in a way I guess Edward is a little like a dom, but he doesn't get all kinky and there is onnly his hand and belt (maybe a paddle later). He doesn't tie them up and doesn't play games with them sexually while spanking. A lot of women have allowances, when the man is the major breadwinner in the family. But in order for the DD to work there has to be a strong head of household. I am going to do my best to explain everything in detail later I promise.
Date: 18 Feb 2010 3:27 PM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
found this story after reading your just a sip, i'm quite intrested in the same questions as bella,
Author's Response:
I hope both your and Bella's questions will be answered later.....
Date: 17 Feb 2010 7:08 PM Title: Family Ties
totally like this idea. let's see if Bella still feels so positive once she gets to know what Edward and Alice are up to.
Author's Response:
Thanks, I thought it was a interesting idea, I'm glad that people agree. In my opinion Bella never reacts the way a normal person would so we'll just have to see what happens.
Date: 17 Feb 2010 2:40 AM Title: Family Ties
I'm glad your doing something different, I agree there is alot of the same stuff going around. Its very fun to read something so different and creative. Its very obvious that you have put alot of effort towards this! Great chapter, cant wait for the next one! Poor Alice though she did kinda earn it , $22,500, i guess that just a little bit over $2,500 huh lol =].
Author's Response:
Thanks for that. And I agree Alice does deserve what she gets.
Date: 17 Feb 2010 12:09 AM Title: The Beginning Of The Truth
This looks like a very interesting story! Cant wait to see where you take it! =]
Author's Response:
Thank you. I'm trying to do somthing that no one has thought of yet. There are so many of the same thing.