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How do you/did you know when it was time to hang up the heels for good?
I have been dancing 16 years but very off and on, sometimes years at a time of no dancing. Currently doing a shift here and there.
I have walked out of clubs so many times. Just got dressed, walked out mid-shift, no explanation, no nothing, leaving bridges burning in my wake.
When I don't dance for a while, I have dreams that I am dancing again. I still have dreams about the first peep show I worked at 16 years ago, before I walked out mid-shift one day and then wasn't allowed to return. In the dream, they change their policy and I am allowed to dance there again and am soooo happy. Anyway...
Then, nights like tonight. I am dreading going in. But I feel compelled. Money addiction? I don't *need* the money right now per-se. I don't want to sit at home. The thought of hustling makes me cringe inside.
My back is stiff these days. My knees finally feel good, but I am 36. My face is starting to show a bit of age, though I still pass for late 20s. My body is telling me "this isn't sustainable". I feel physically old, ladies!!! Omg.
Anyway. A couple times I have sold all my shoes to the local buy-sell-trade clothing store, sure I am quitting for good. Months later I get the itch and start dancing again.
Anyone else been through this?
Did you decide to quit? Did you just gradually go in less and less?
Thanks for letting me rant![]()



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