Chapter NineteenToday was supposedly a celebratory day for me. My research work had been going swimmingly, and when I met today to discuss my Ph.D. study course and dissertation with my Advisor and my Committee. I was expecting at least an attaboy. A rude awakening is a gentle commentary compared to what I received. My committee has brought forth their suggestions for my dissertation: “Human s****l Alternative Practice Benefits in Direct Involvement with Bondage, Domination, Sadism, Submission and Masochism Incorporating the following emphasis.” They suggested the Dissertation provide a treatment balance between each normal and abnormal application and practice. They felt a more conservative approach, allowing existing practitioners the option of standard accepted treatments versus new and
