Life and Love in La Ville

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From anguish & torment come dreams of a better chance. Meet Lorelai, a personality fractured; my inner child and her Domme. We write of train explosions in India, BDSM sex clubs in Romania, hapless home life in Montreal. My soul is fractured and my heart, wounded, but the stories never end. Come enjoy our stories. Come learn from our mistakes.

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Life and Love in La Ville

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11) On Friendships and Following Your Heart - Me 21.07.2022 5:34

July 20, 2022: Once upon a time I was a hopeful submissive, on my way to Montreal with Hazel to live with my BDSM Master. He turned out to be a sociopath and we're not with him anymore, but Hazel's and my friendship lives on.

10) On Boredom and Sobriety - B.G. 19.07.2022 4:02

July 19th, 2022: From my apartment I can reach the woods in about 15 minutes. Double that and you’ll find me at Beaver Lake at Mont Royal, trying to relieve the boredom of my self-imposed sobriety.

9) On Social Anxiety After Trauma-M.M. 18.07.2022 6:51

July 18th, 2022: This week I poked a toe out of my social anxiety hideout and tested the waters. I hate people, yet I need them. But friendship and dating after trauma is hard. Episode Artwork: Elsa Olofsson at www.unsplash.com

7) On The Big Scary Day and Mommy-B.G. 28.06.2022 1:54

June 28th, 2022: Today was the Big Scary Day. X marked the spot and nothing else because it would be a Difficult Day, a Challenge and Struggle Day. An IUD and Mommy for comfort.

8) On The Big Scary Day, Mommy and Bike Accidents-M.M. 28.06.2022 5:20

June 28th, 2022, continued: An IUD in an abortion clinic in Montreal. Roe v Wade in ruins behind me. These Montreal nurses don’t seem to be bad. Knowledgeable, personable, and most of all, kind. Episode artwork: Flo Karr at www.unsplash.com

5) On Swinger Cruises and Double White Diamonds-M.M. 19.06.2022 3:23

June 19th, 2022: I met her last night. She wore a white shirt with holes in the shape of diamonds in the back. Triggers of jealousy flashed me back to the days of swinger cruises and BDSM debauchery.

6) On Swinger Cruises and Double White Diamonds-B.G. 19.06.2022 3:16

June 19th, 2022, continued: I tried to be a good girl like my life depended on it. Too bad for me, “be a good girl” meant hide your jealousy and smile through the pain. Too bad for me, I didn't matter.

3) On Failures and Silver Linings-B.G. 12.06.2022 1:51

June 12th, 2022: Stuck at home with Covid, I ponder failure and exams. Mommy talks me through my sadness. She says there are always silver linings. I'm not so sure. Photo credit: Zohre Nemati at www.unsplash.com

4) On Phenomena and Feedback-M.M. 12.06.2022 1:12

June 12th, 2022, continued: The exam saga continues. I'm supposed to request feedback in person, outrageous! Failure isn't fun. Episode Artwork credit: Jake Wilder at www.unsplash.com

2) On Indian Train Tracks and Covid-M.M. 11.06.2022 5:11

June 11th, 2022: Quarantining with Covid, I remember India. I was beau-di, stranded on a train after an explosion. On to Kolkata for pujas with Dida, my husband's grandmother. She doesn't think I should shower. I do anyway.

1) On Bowing and Coming Home-M.M. 06.06.2022 3:28

June 6th, 2022: In Montreal airport from Fort Lauderdale, a woman bows. The vision reminds me of a lifetime ago in India. Later In the Uber, my driver recounts his life story.

FLASHBACK: The 2002 Volkswagon Jetta 08.09.2021 3:56

A story about a dirt-covered jalopy filled with a family, dog, food, hopes and dreams: My brother's 2002 Volkswagon Jetta! Image credit: Yours Truly (plus Roo, obviously)