This is not about the difference between submissive and slave. i'm not going to get hung up on the differences and everyone's definition of each is different.  i will say that i have a mind and an opinion and my Master's respect. 

i am a slave because of the strong desire i have to please and serve.  This desire has been misdirected most of my life. It has caused me a great deal of stress and inner turmoil by trying to make EVERYONE happy at my own expense.  While this desire to please is the key to slavery it must be guided through a Master. 

Before i met my Master, i directed all of my energy to pleasing my family and friends. The only one i please now is my Master and surprisingly enough this pleases me and everyone that i encounter.  This makes me a stronger person and allows me more focus and direction in my life.