Alternative Lifestyle Educators and Community Leaders
Master Gallad and slave kelly

Master Gallad and slave kelly share the title of Great Lakes Master/slave 2008 and are co-directors of Windy City MasT . They have been active in the Leather and BDSM community for eight years and consider the leather community to be their extended home and family.

Master Gallad and slave kelly’s approach to education is fun and light hearted yet reaches out to touch and inspire others with their personal experiences and stories.

They have presented Nationally on topics dealing with skill and safety in BDSM play, Master/slave relationships, and their personal spiritual understanding. Their personal journey has brought them to be of service to the community both locally and across the US, to share and inspire others on their own journey.


Family and M/s D/s and BDSM (Coming out of the closet risks and rewards) : (Course overview)

How much we let people know or not know about us is important to our lives, family and jobs. Many of us have family members, friends, co-workers, children that are not aware of what we do behind closed doors and how we live our lives. Does this bring us closer to being who we are or do we feel guilty about what we do?

Do we share our privacy regardless of what people think or do we temper our presentation as to not alarm the vanilla’s in our lives. What are some of the first hand experiences that both Master Gallad and slave kelly faced .

Risks
· Loss of Jobs.
· Loss of Custody
· Divorce or Abandonment
· Humiliation / embarrassment

Being able to be your self is a very freeing and rewarding we can be authentic without being overtly shocking. We are able to freely express ourselves and ideas about life and who we are.

Rewards
· Being Authentic.
· Not having to hide, look over our shoulders or question ourselves.
· Happiness in being.
· Humbleness / acceptance

Darkness of fear, the Light of Trust (Obedience and surrender) : (Course overview)

Recognizing the core of fear, mistrust and ego can lead to overcoming issues that hinder self growth and relationships. Facing the darkness of the human condition and accepting the growth process can lead to a fulfilling life. From the darkness of the ego condition to the brightness of soul, Master Gallad and slave kelly share their challenges and experiences that lead them to a healthy M/s dynamic.

Many of our fears come from years of conditioning, our parents, the church, our community, friends, society as a whole and our experiences.

Fears
· Loss of Identity
· Our Beliefs
· Others views and influence
· Obedience to higher authority

Learning to trust begins with the individual, after all if you cannot trust yourself how can you trust others. Applying discipline to yourself you can overcome many years of mind made fears and debilitating life factors.

Trust
· Learning to trust yourself.
· Learn to love yourself and others.
· Wanting more for others than yourself.
· Surrendering to what is.