Responsibility of Domination in the 24/7 lifestyle extends to the peace of mind and emotional well being of the submissive. Some days the Mistress must use Her control to strip the submissive of guilt as she sends Her toy away for an evening with colleagues or old friends. She must use Her Domination to insist he tastes this freedom to keep his past firmly in his future.

Personal growth cannot become complete by erasing the past or adding guilt to moments of freedom. My Toy has no choice but to leave My side once a week as I remind him that he is NOT ALLOWED guilt when he is supposed to be enjoying this small freedom he has earned. I test his obedience even in this. I know that it is a long struggle to over come the feeling that he should be at home serving My needs. If he is not able to let go of the guilt he does Me no honor! Through his ability to escape the guilt of his own enjoyment he becomes a more useful tool for My pleasure.

There will be days when submissives are in a personal hell due to work or family complications. Their stress level makes pure service difficult and it is these days that a Mistress shows Her love and control in a different way.
This Mistress demands eye contact from Her submissive as I calmly explain why *I* am going to wash the dishes or make the bed. I can find as much joy in preparing O/our meal as having it prepared for Me on these rare occasions.
Without understanding and caring for the vulnerable state of agony the sub is in the Mistress will only add to the emotional hell by insisting upon the same level of service She generally expects. Some days it is necessary to insist once again that guilt will not be allowed as I explain that it is My wish to lend a helping hand. I know that submission must be nurtured and taken care if I expect to deserve total devotion and respect.

Even submissives will become ill or tired from time to time. Fatigue and illness can add a cloud to the joy of submission...a new kind of guilt if it is not understood and accepted by the Dominant.
This Mistress uses Her control to slow down the mind of Her submissive during these low periods. Some days it becomes My joy to bathe and massage the aches and pains from his body. To soothe him with My voice and the magic of My hands. To teach him that he has a right to expect compassion without asking for it. To show him through My actions that My responsibility for his well being is constant and welcomed.

Heavy painful play can also bring with it the after effects of sub space. It is not unusual for an unexplained depression to hit even the most devoted and well trained submissive. An unexpected agony that can manifest itself in depression or moody behavior.
It is once again the Mistress that has the responsibility of watching and understanding these aberrations of behavior and dealing with them quickly and lovingly. The submissive seldom understands what is happening to them. The anger and the guilt can be over whelming. They need a strong firm hand and gentle words to walk them safely back to safety. Some days the Dominant must step outside of Herself for a moment as She soothes him with silence.