While I get compliments about this silly little hobby, occasionally I also get some very touching emails from Readers about their journey into the Kink Scene. Sure, I do aim to inspire (and perspire) with Blog entries… and I really should do more personal entries of experience but I’ve never gotten an letter like the one below. To say I’m touched by this would be an understatement.
Posted with permission I hope Erik’s story helps inspire others and connects him with some like minded Kinksters in his country.
Meet “RubberLink”
Hello Ruff,
I know that you don’t know me, but I would like to send you this e-mail anyway. Well, you kinda know me – I’m @latexsweden on Twitter.I’ve been overweight my entire life, and I really don’t know why – I’m still not really sure exactly why (I know it’s because I used to eat too much – but not why).About one and a half years ago, on December 3rd 2010, I underwent a gastric bypass, to finally do something about my serious overweight.What caused this was that I grew tired of sitting at home, finding that most rubber clothes weren’t made in “normal sizes” (which for me was 6XL at the time). I also found myself feeling misery and loneliness. The last spark was when I found your blog. Reading your gym inspiration (well, drooling at them, tbh) posts, and stories from real life as lived by someone who lives out their kinky side – finally made me take the leap; actually exposing myself to change.Looking back, it’s been a hell of a journey. From a regular weight of 350 pounds (175 kilograms), 52″ waist, I’m now at 230 pounds and 36-38″ waist. I’ve started exercising regularly, though I’m not much of a gym rat. Living in Sweden and growing up in the countryside, I’m a runner/swimmer. I’m nowhere near a sixpack (once a dream, but no longer as important to me), but I’m definitely near being happy with myself.I’ve started playing seriously as well – actually picking up the guts to not just book a playdate but actually show up and have fun. Though my gastric bypass makes for interesting playtimes (I need to eat every 2 hours), I find myself actually more of a top than a bottom when it comes to play. It goes well with some of your own blog entries – inspiration for play as well… 🙂If I hadn’t found your blog/twitter and the inspiration it gave me – I probably would either be dead from heart problems, or well on my way there.THANK YOU.I would like to call you Sir, but since I don’t really know you that well (or you me, for that matter), I’ll refrain from doing so.Best regards,Erik in Sweden
The New Me
* Below are a few more photos of Erik that are a little over a year old. He’s hoping to connect with other Kinksters that might help him with getting some *NEW* photos in Rubber and Bondage.
Thank you both Ruff and RubberLink for sharing this. I think it’s wonderful and no easy feat to examine one’s life and discover who they are and what they want or need. I honestly applaud anyone with the fortitude and courage to examine their life and their hard work and determination to change whatever doesn’t work for them to learn and become who they truly are.