I am woman, hear me consent?

As a woman, how do I feel about giving up my right to the final say on decisions that affect me, or serving my husband 24/7 with all the trappings of the 1950s housewife we now pity? *

Wonderful! Fantastic! Strong! Powerful!

My decision to submit, who I submit to, and how I submit are made because I know who I am and what I want. I didn't make these choices because I'm stupid or emotionally weak and need someone to walk me through life. I don't serve my husband because I was born into a society that said I had to. I knew what I wanted out of a partner, I found someone I wanted to partner with, and I negotiated to find what works best for both of us.  

Neither does the fact that I submit to my husband mean I am incapable of leadership. I was a manager for a number of years. There are plenty of CEOs, doctors, and other leaders that are submissives to specific people. 

Finding joy in submission doesn't mean you're broken, or weak, any more than being an introvert means you are. In both instances you're simply powered differently than those who are fulfilled and recharged in other ways. 

I do want to add a shout out to the male submissives, who have it very hard going against the traditional male role of being the one in charge. 

I am a submissive because it makes me the best me possible and, as a woman, I have the right to make that choice. 

*Submission looks different in every relationship. For this post I used my life as an example. Don't assume anything about another person's Dominant/submissive dynamic.