Star Light Ministries

In working with sex workers, there’s always an interesting dichotomy in place. On one side, Star Light never encourages a woman to leave the industry. By encouraging a woman to get out, we are judging the work that she does, and therefore judging her. On the other side, Star Light volunteers are often approached by women who want to leave the adult industry.

So, how do we “walk the line?”

Here’s what I’ve decided to do. First, I’m going to quit panicking about seeming like I’m trying to get people to quit the industry. I’m not doing that. Next, I’m going to quit calling it “quitting the industry.” Instead, I’m going to talk about “transitioning.” It makes more sense, and is a word suggested to me by a wonderfully bright sex worker.

So, transitions. We’re all in them. Physiologically, emotionally, relationally. We’re all transitioning all the time.

I’m going to start writing some posts about transitioning. Keep an eye out!