milkymilo It was not something that I really needed to know before moving here just as my current belting is not widely publicised. As I mentioned it was something that my mum was aware of but was not discussed with me.

If you didn't know about the belt requirement before moving in with your aunt, could you refuse?

Anne And as you mentioned weight control... it is probably next benefit from wearing belt.

It's my case too.

    Anne hi Anne, I have the P1 belt from fancy steel. It's a solid waist band I think 2mm thick according to the website. It is rather discrete and easily hidden in more baggy style clothes.

    Its has the cable back although we do have a ring for the bum to allow toileting but after a few messy incidents decided to move away from that option.

    Yes my aunties belt is a work of art. Sort of a cross between a mysteel style and tollyboolly I think she said. Alas the craftsman has since passed away so no more like that to be made

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      Laura yes I probably could have refused but they explained their reasoning and that my aunty wears and cousin wore. Out of respect for them and their wishes I saw no reason to refuse.

        milkymilo Hello all, my name is Kaitlyn and I live in rural New Zealand.

        Welcome. "Far far away" 😃

        milkymilo if I did I imagine my aunty would accompany me as he is my mothers sister

        Does your mother have a spare key?

        milkymilo Would be interested on hearing how others deal with that

        Mom unlocks before shower and locks back after.

          milkymilo
          Welcome at our forum from my side.
          May I ask why did you move to your ant and uncle?
          Now that the CB has been introduced to you, will it remain a part of your life until you are married?
          What will it be like when you decide to move back in with your mom?
          You mentioned that your father is not in the picture. Does that mean he is not informed or your parents are separated? English is not my first language so your statement is not clear to me.

            Joh Take it to mean not there in her life either due to divorce/separation or in my case he passed.

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              Renita. Hey there Renata. Yes probably as far away as you can get from some places.

              No my mother doesn't have a spare key but it's something that can be discussed I suppose moving forward when I visit.

              Ah so unlocked in a similar way then. I take it you get to shower alone and are not supervised. I just have a 5 minute limit when unbelted which is just enough time to clean the belt and down there. When belted I have no time restrictions in the shower other than water restrictions as on rain tank water her so have to be careful.

                Joh Yes Sasha is correct, thankfully not dead but parent divorced when I was younger and he has new family and moved to the North Island of the country. I hear from him at Christmas and Birthdays and that is about it. So was raised by a single mum.

                I moved to my aunt and uncles as we always used to holiday over here on the farm and always liked the idea of the country lifestyle but was raised a city girl. So I fancied a change of scenery and with my cousin recently moving out asked if I could come stay and work on the farm and they said yes. So was really just a change of scenery and pace of life. I mean things are busy here as there is always something to do but its different. I am sure there are some people out there that will understand that.

                It will certainly remain part of my life whilst I am here. I have not thought to much about it continuing away from here as still happy here and not really considered moving back home or elsewhere for the foreseeable future at least. I do see the virtues of it though so would not be opposed to carrying it on if I had a keyholder. My mum I am sure would be happy to continue it if I wanted to return to city life.

                  milkymilo I can well understand you, as I used to want to do the same. But I didn't have the opportunity to live and work on a farm.
                  I mean, you haven't had the CB on all the time for very long. It may become more challenging in the near future. But you are free to decide whether to continue or end it. It has to feel right for you then it is right.

                    Joh Yes I am very fortunate to have family into farming to allow this pathway. I mean its still possible without as lots or jobs going around here but it is nice to have that familiar family surrounding for sure.

                    Yes you are correct, it does feel ok and right at the moment. But that is because I am focused on the new day t day lifestyle and work and not looking for a relationship anytime soon.

                    I am a bot of a loner and quite shy so do not do well in the city with all the people so find this way of life much more enjoyable as associate with a limited group of people

                      milkymilo I am a bot of a loner and quite shy

                      For being shy, you appear open and confident here. Not that I'm criticizing it. On the contrary, I think it's good. 👍

                        Joh that is because I have the luxury of typing and not having to deal with people face to face. Same here I can speak with people on the phone and order that and that for the farm and talk to the accountant and suppliers but going into the office or shops is a completely different ball game.

                        I guess its the beauty of the internet in that I can speak to people all over the world about many things personal and not but know I am not going to bump into you when I go into town

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                          milkymilo Yes I know how looks FS belts. By us are used our European "classic style" belts like my-steel and neosteel. Mainly neosteel. And yes, youu hae to change sometimes a bit clothing when you want to hide belt.

                            milkymilo I agree with you on that. It's much easier to write something on the computer, it's as if I were writing a diary and someone somewhere in the world is reading it.
                            And it's very, very unlikely that we would meet. I haven't been to New Zealand yet and I probably won't travel there, as much as I would like to. And you live in the country, which makes it even less likely. So you're on the very safe side.

                            milkymilo Yes probably as far away as you can get from some places

                            Too far from both Americas and Europe.

                            milkymilo No my mother doesn't have a spare key

                            And she never raised this question?

                            milkymilo that can be discussed I suppose moving forward when I visit

                            In this case you could visit your mom without being accompanied by your aunt.

                            milkymilo I just have a 5 minute limit when unbelted which is just enough time to clean the belt and down there

                            It usually takes more time for me, mom just makes sure, that I don't sneak out without the belt.

                              Anne yes I do like the look of the neosteel belts they are rather nice. If it is something that continues then we may look at those as an option as well to change things up. It was just the locality thing with fancysteel that was easiest with shipping and customs and gst (service/import tax) etc

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                                Renita As for my mother no she has not raised the question yet as its only been 6 months and everytime I have gone back it has been with my aunty. Its about a 4hour drive back to where my mum is so we have always gone together or a 40min flight but I am not a fan of the little plane flying up and over the southern alps

                                If I start making the journey myself that is a good point and something to discuss moving forward and see if my mum is keen. Its not that my aunt accompanies me as in a chaperone sense its just hand to travel together or my mum comes here. Plus when I do go back it is only normally for a few nights at max so can forgo a unlock and just have a few soaks in the bath

                                  Anne yes they are based in Australia, and I am in New Zealand. Although totally separate countries as we are geographically close....well in our terms lol so the post service and customs is a lot cheaper and easier between the two countries in most cases. Plus we looked at option and all like the look of the FS P1 belt so made it an easy decision

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