What are some ways that kink has changed your life or your perspectives?

[ge****]

My journey into my kink awareness started over 30 years ago (longer than that if you account for the time I knew I was "different" sexually but didn't understand it) and in that time the effects it have had have meandered and evolved.
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To begin with it was a case of greater self-awareness and understanding, as time went on my knowledge grew and I started to get to know others in the community, though circumstance and other factors meant it was all mostly suppressed.
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Fast forward to about 18 months ago, when I first started attending a local Munch regularly and through that widened my circle of friends and started attending local kink clubs and events to the point that kink is now a major part of my life that has seen my friendship circle increase hugely and not just in a kink way.
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What I have learned from all this is the wonder that is the openness and honesty that *can* be found in kink circles, and how refreshing that can be to be able to express yourself without *** of judgement or shaming. How just because you have kinks, you can have like minded friends too and so very much more besides.

[Deleted Member]

Kink helped open my mind to the world of possibilities and different variations relationships can take. Friends, mentors, lovers, educators, soul mates, ships passing in the night. It's amazing experiencing how we all get to experience life differently with each other. 

[wh****]

Kink has opened my eyes to a whole different way of living. Key word living. I cant imagine not having kink in my life.

[Mi****]

I have learned over the years that love is love.

[ma****]

Made me more confident for sure!

[Deleted Member]

I have been involved in it for 40 years. What it has taught me is the value of being a beautiful memory instead of a hateful reminder.