Springing forward today....hope you have changed your clocks by now. So, I was reading a piece by Veronica Monet (a veteran sex worker and author...among many things) this evening that I decided to copy and post on my blog. I totally feel like I am partially a therapist when I am engaged with a friend who has called on me for time together. I hope you enjoy what you read here...
One Client Shares His Feelings About Our Telephone Sessions
"I actually consider the service I pay you for as COUNSELING. (Yes - I said 'counseling.') The reason I utilize you is that with your experience and expertise, and your specialization as a sex educator, I feel that I can process some of my issues, which as I 'm sure you can appreciate are not often well received in mainstream mental health circles. There are a lot of preconceived ideas about the adult entertainment industry, in ALL of its incarnations, and people in health services tend to project their own values onto it without actually having experienced actual people who engage in the industry. I'm comfortable being honest with you about my curiosity, fantasies, and consider the information to be relatively accurate and valuable.
"Our consultations are helping me to normalize and validate my curiosity and interests about sex workers; especially about the idea that sex workers actually do have a therapeutic role which they fulfill for many clients who have sexual and emotional wounds. Although they would not be accepted as such by the mainstream mental health and social service community, many sex workers are actually practicing in positive and normalized venues in which their clients are being therapeutically served at some level, which would be difficult for them to access in clinical therapeutic environments - mostly because of transference and counter-transference issues rooted in the prevalent sex negative values in our society. The view of sex workers by clinical professionals is in serious need of reconsideration . . ."
The above comments came from one of my clients who is a licensed therapist.
I thank Veronica Monet for inspiring me to become an escort!!! It has been one of the most personally enriching experiences of my life!!!!
Wishing all my friends and soon-to-be friends a good evening!!!
Hugs and Kisses....
xoxoxxoxo
Emma : )
Monday, March 9, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Whirlwind Transition
My oh my....I am sure the few of you who read my silly blog have been wondering where I have been.....well....let's just say "What a long strange trip its been".
I know a few of you have been wondering why I have not been advertising on websites to attract new friends out west but I did not realize that most of the interest in visits with me would be for "in-call" and not "out-call" which is unlike how it was in Florida. I just did not set myself up in a place where I could host friends so I found myself turning away potential meetings which is what led to my very undesirable sad financial state.
Even though I was struggling through the financial pitfalls of relocating my life across the country in a time of deepening recession, I was pleasantly surprised to have met a really nice man (outside of this play/work scene) who was rather unconventional and accepting of my views and chosen activities. A nice email dialogue ensued into a meeting during the blizzard-like winter conditions here in Portland over the holidays. We had a wonderful time together and continued our courting-like behavior. Another trip to see him took place and another wonderful time was had. It seemed as though my losing streak with relationships had possibly turn around. Alas, it is not to be. Oh well.
I firmly believe that some people were put here to wander the world as single souls. Relationships, for these people, consist of instant and temporary situations yet with some deep connection....a knowing that all of our souls are connected which brings us real comfort! Although I am feeling very sad for the parting of ways....I know he is a brother and friend who deserves to have the life he wants for himself and there are lots of souls yet to encounter!!! As time passes a friendship will evolve....but for now my heart needs to heal. I will continue my journey wandering as I have always done.....seeking moments of intimacy and connection with other souls.
Kisses....
Emma
I know a few of you have been wondering why I have not been advertising on websites to attract new friends out west but I did not realize that most of the interest in visits with me would be for "in-call" and not "out-call" which is unlike how it was in Florida. I just did not set myself up in a place where I could host friends so I found myself turning away potential meetings which is what led to my very undesirable sad financial state.
Even though I was struggling through the financial pitfalls of relocating my life across the country in a time of deepening recession, I was pleasantly surprised to have met a really nice man (outside of this play/work scene) who was rather unconventional and accepting of my views and chosen activities. A nice email dialogue ensued into a meeting during the blizzard-like winter conditions here in Portland over the holidays. We had a wonderful time together and continued our courting-like behavior. Another trip to see him took place and another wonderful time was had. It seemed as though my losing streak with relationships had possibly turn around. Alas, it is not to be. Oh well.
I firmly believe that some people were put here to wander the world as single souls. Relationships, for these people, consist of instant and temporary situations yet with some deep connection....a knowing that all of our souls are connected which brings us real comfort! Although I am feeling very sad for the parting of ways....I know he is a brother and friend who deserves to have the life he wants for himself and there are lots of souls yet to encounter!!! As time passes a friendship will evolve....but for now my heart needs to heal. I will continue my journey wandering as I have always done.....seeking moments of intimacy and connection with other souls.
Kisses....
Emma
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