Formerly Betty – Finding a name

Tall Tales & True

When you're new to sex work there's a lot to learn and there are choices to make. What will your boundaries be, and will you be prepared to cross them? And what name will you use? This storyteller chose the name Betty. These days she works in alternative trauma therapy, but she looks back fondly on her days as a sex worker. This story was first published on The Intro Room, an online sex worker storytelling night organised during the pandemic by Debby Doesn't Do It for Free, an Australian sex workers art collective celebrating sex worker stories and culture.  

For more stories from the Intro Room visit https://omny.fm/shows/introroom

Content warning: This story contains adult themes and touches on child abuse. For support in a crisis contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.