So..
I'm at the point where I've decided I want to tell my parents (I'm an only child and not really close with most of the rest of my family/really couldn't give a flying fuck what they think) that I'm a stripper. I hate lying to them, hate the idea of them finding out the "wrong" way (aka someone vindictively telling them) and to be honest I'm totally not ashamed of what I do.. And I feel hiding my profession just adds to the stigma attached..
My parents are open minded... To most things. I know they wouldn't care at all if I was gay, and have even casually asked me several times if I am.. But I think because stripping is SO horribly portrayed in the media, and you only ever hear the horror stories, that they would be worried. I don't think they would hate me or anything, but I am just terrified to break their hearts. And though they are open minded, I know that this is something that they will never understand..
I was really troublesome as a teenager and myself and my parents had a really rocky relationship, but now that I am older we have an amazing relationship. They literally are the most important thing in the world to me, and I am so terrified to mess up my relationship with them, because if they didn't speak to me I would be devastated.
But I am determined to keep my career as a dancer, it has been such an amazing, positive experience so far for me. It gave me hope when I really had none left, it opened doors for me and showed me that I wasn't bound to dead end jobs, and empowered me, and the depression and anxiety that I have been suffering from for years seemed less of a problem than ever...
I am thinking of writing a letter to explain everything to them, because I know if I try to do it in person that I won't be able to clearly and concisely make all of my points..
I was just wondering if anyone has any advice for me, or would like to share their good/bad stories of coming out to their families..



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