Ruby,
You are correct when a "dominant" does not respect safe words or boundaries that does cropss the line intop abuse. Those individuals and i use that term loosely in my opinion are not even worthy of being called dominants. I hate calling them sadists for they give the "nice" sadists like me a bad rep. Any time someone is placed intp physical or emotional trauma outside fo the consent of bnoth partners it is abuse.
In those cases I feel that individual should be invited to an old fashioned Army sock party as the guest of honor. That however is another discussion entirely.
If anyone feels they are in an abusive relationship you have the right to protect yourself. You ahve the right to report it as abuse. To the authorites to someine in the scene whom you repsect whom you feeel may be able to help. If your not sure where to turn feel free to e-mail me and I will see what resources can be found in your area to provide you with the safety and support you need.
master_kyrk1@yahoo.com