People always wanna know why an escort stays in the game. Like there's some big dramatic reason. Truth is, it's complicated and simple at the same time.
I started this work when I was 23 and broke. Nottingham's not exactly swimming in good jobs for young women, and uni felt like a distant dream I couldn't afford. But what I discovered wasn't just about money. It was about control.
Control sounds weird when people think about sex work. Most assume it's about being controlled. But for me, it was the opposite. I set my prices. I chose my clients. I decided what I would and wouldn't do. Every single time. That's power most nine-to-five jobs don't give you.
The financial stability surprised me most. Not just day-to-day cash but actual planning. I've got savings. Investments. A proper pension plan. Most of my mates working retail or call centres can't say that.
Sure, it's not always glamorous. Some days are hard. But what job isn't? And the good days - when you connect with someone, make them feel genuinely seen and cared for - those days are worth everything.
Eight years in and I'm still here. Not trapped. Not desperate. Just choosing my path.