Despite society’smore acceptingstance these days, sex work remains taboo among many people. It becomes especially controversial and unacceptable within the religious community, which takes a more black-and-white view on the matter.
After refusing, the author eventually gave in, but not withoutexacting petty revenge. She also consulted the AITAH subreddit to ask whether she was being a jerk.
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Work in adult entertainment remains taboo and difficult to accept, especially among religious people
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She eventually decided to help after initially refusing, but not without exacting petty revenge
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Workers in adult entertainment continue to face discrimination in a supposedly progressive society
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The author’s experience of discrimination from her own sister is unfortunately prevalent among those in the adult entertainment industry. This is their harsh reality in a society that is supposedlymore progressive.
This is the same reality for those living in Queensland, where this type of work has been decriminalized since 2022. AVice reportthat same year revealed that 72.5% of adult entertainers in the Australian statefelt discriminatedagainst. 91% of them decided not to report their experiences.
Workers in adult entertainment who chose to remain anonymous also spoke with Vice, admitting that they sometimes refuse to reveal the nature of their jobs. Some prefer not to say anything at all to avoid sparking an awkward conversation.
When it comes to seeking medical attention, one adult entertainment worker claims to have visited “11 different doctors in the space of 12 months” to find one that would willingly provide them treatment.
Advocate for people working in the adult entertainment andScarlet AllianceCEOJules Kimfinds these societal trends alarming.
“This is people admitting that they would treat somebody negatively because they’re a sex worker, which is very distressing – the rates are so high,” Kim told Vice.
The acceptance of reality is one way to deal with an estranged sibling
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The author’s chosen profession likely won’t sit well with her religious twin, and it’s a reality she may need to live with for a while. Acceptance may be her best first step in dealing with her situation.
“Let it be, at least for now,” author and family therapistDr. Kathy McCoywrote in an article forPsychology Today.
What made their situation worse was the sister’s decision to cut ties. It was likely a hurtful experience for the author, who made it the point to rub in her sibling’s face when asked for financial help.
While she was within reason to refuse to help at first, she could have done away with her petty revenge. As Dr. McCoy suggests, “Don’t let pain define your life.”
“For the most part, save the continuing discussions of your devastation over the estrangement for sessions with a therapist,” she wrote.
What’s your take, readers? Was the author out of line for refusing to help? Should she have allowed her “petty side” to take over?
While most commenters sided with the author, a few faulted everyone involved
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