I told my step-mum that i do pole dancing, not that i strip. But i told her i have a job in relation to it.

(I live in Australia, if that matters)

Her main concern was my safety, and my family’s safety. Said stuff like, she knew girls who have been beaten or raped or whatever because they were strippers; said that girls cant get out of the industry once they are in it.

My stepmum told me clear if i continue and not quit, i will eventually have to move out and my dad wouldnt even think to have someone under his roof doing that.

And so here i am, telling you that i have a passion for the art, that i love doing every part of it despite what’s associated with the job. i want to keep doing for the money i get and for the chance to fuel my dreams. Im in uni and i need what i can because no one but me is paying for my uni and future education.

I feel like a part of me wants to move out but I’m scared once i do i’ll fuck up my relationship with my family. Its like I’m choosing family over my future life, and my goals. :/

Any comments?