A Cry For Understanding

I'm Sarah, a grad student and Mommy for someone special. It's been rough these past few weeks. The stress of schoolwork and my role as his disciplinary parent has pushed us both to our limits. We've had some tough sessions where the love we share is tested by the strictness needed in our dynamic. I know it sounds strange, but there are moments when I wish he could just be a kid again, to take away all this grown-up responsibility and stress. Yet deep down, I know that's impossible. We're both adults who chose this path for mutual benefit and pleasure. But the loneliness sets in sometimes. It can feel like no one understands what we have or why we do it. Do you ever feel isolated because of your kinks? How do others support or understand these dynamics?