[SWAF-Potluck] Fwd: retraining programs for sex workers?

[Andrew Sorfleet]

And what about teaching? I think there are several people on this list who teach tantric healing, therapeutic touch etc. 

I have considered finding someone to teach me this approach. I have always encorporated massage in my sex practice because its a way to relax and get naked. Get over the nervousness many clients often feel. I was taught some Swedish technique when i used to work in a Vancouver massage parlour. 

A.

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> On Feb 18, 2015, at 5:39 PM, Kamile Kapel <kamilekapel at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Sure, I'd be up for that, Chenoa.  I'm not interested in running a massage parlour, Andy. I'm interested in doing something new, utilizing my other talents which I haven't promoted as much as I should because I've been so comfortable.  Everything makes so little money compared to sex work. But money isn't everything, especially when you spend it as quickly as you earn it. 
> 
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>> On Feb 18, 2015, at 3:05 PM, Chenoa Johnston <chenoadj at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> hey,
>> 
>> I suggest a few of us get together and create our own 'counseling out'
>> of sex work group, where we share info on free resources, discuss our
>> particular situations and transition/retirement needs, and record our
>> meetings for a realistic, respectful, positive transition process.
>> Maybe include some peer counseling processes.  I have a few friends
>> who have not really moved to a financially successful new life and
>> continue to struggle financially years later... which I do not want to
>> do.  I feel I am close to retirement, but I do not want to deal with
>> any organization that treats me like a victim when I hold none of that
>> archetype energy in me.
>> 
>> Anyone interested can contact me, Chenoa at chenoadj at gmail.com
>> 
>> xxoo Chenoa
>> 
>>> On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 2:11 PM, Kamile Kapel <kamilekapel at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Thanks for the replies, everyone.  I was hoping there would be something
>>> specific for sex workers. In the meantime, however, I have found lots of
>>> help for entrepreneurs which some of you may be interested  have a look at
>>> www.smallbusinessbc.ca.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Feb 18, 2015, at 11:13 AM, Holly <hollyinvancouver at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm friends with people who work at PEERS in Victoria, and my understanding
>>> is that the money is available in the form of grants. Organizations can
>>> apply for the grants, but not individuals. I hope PEERS gets one, since they
>>> have several ideas for helping people transition, but my hopes aren't high
>>> that they will get money. I know a lot of church organizations are applying
>>> for the grants. Sigh.
>>> 
>>> Holly
>>> 
>>> On Wednesday, 18 February 2015, annasmithmar . <annasmithmar at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Annies take on this
>>>> 
>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>>> From: "annasmithmar ." <annasmithmar at gmail.com>
>>>> Date: Feb 18, 2015 10:39 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [SWAF-Potluck] retraining programs for sex workers?
>>>> To: "Kamile Kapel" <kamilekapel at gmail.com>
>>>> Cc:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Kamile,
>>>> 
>>>> That is a very good question.
>>>> 
>>>> I had heart surgery two years ago and when I recently tried to return to
>>>> the business I found it too stressful to do on my own. I have been doing
>>>> entry level temp labour work...
>>>> I would be very interested to hear about funds or training avaliable.
>>>> 
>>>> I am also concerned that funding for retraining and education should be
>>>> directed or selected by the individual sex worker according to her own
>>>> choices needs and abilities and also programmes acknowledge skills aquire by
>>>> or even natural to sex workers such as empathy, tact, social skills,
>>>> etiquette, telephone skills. There also needs to be an understanding that
>>>> many sex workers are educated in other unrelated professions.  They may have
>>>> stopped an earlier career or dropped out of college, had children ...
>>>> 
>>>> I tried an exit program once and only lasted for one day there because the
>>>> programe was too general and assumed that I had no education or skills at
>>>> all and had emotional problems.  I have also tried programs meant for
>>>> disabled people or for people finding difficulty getting employment and for
>>>> me they were too long, involving silly aptitude tests which at my age, were
>>>> quite useless and humiliating, telling me things I already know.
>>>> 
>>>> For example, I am a published writer, who also has a lot of unfinished
>>>> work. All I really would  like is access to a typing class, a place nearby
>>>> with Internet and a bit of tech support.
>>>> 
>>>> I do not want some eight to ten month class with free bus tickets, crappy
>>>> sandwiches and hours of staring at self esteem flip charts orchestrated by
>>>> somebody who is getting paid while I am not. That is very bad for the self
>>>> esteem .
>>>> 
>>>> OK.  That's my rant. If anyone has any useful info about decent jobs or
>>>> useful real education, free industrial first aid classes without self esteem
>>>> pandering,  let me know !
>>>> 
>>>> Annie
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 18, 2015 9:37 AM, "Kamile Kapel" <kamilekapel at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Does anyone know if the monies from the new law are going towards any
>>>>> training or financial support for sex workers wanting to transition?  I hurt
>>>>> my back recently and have been off work and am feeling too vulnerable to
>>>>> interact with clients.  It feels like an exciting time to explore new career
>>>>> opportunities, when I actually have to make money doing what I really want
>>>>> to do!  (making videos)
>>>>> 
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