About AM
A little about me…
Currently residing in Midwestern USA. After completing my B.S. degree in Social Science with a minor in Criminal Justice in 2008, I’m debating where to go from here. With so much coming into clearer focus over this past year, my ultimate goal was to go abroad to pursue volunteer work though this may never prove financially feasible. So, in the meantime, I continue to work and educate myself.
As for what I do and who I am…
Politically, I tend to favor Libertarian principles (not the neocon sympathizers, mind you, as Barr represents to me) and am registered as an Independent voter. Applicable labels include: pro-choice (accepting some limitations), pro-gun rights, anti-war and violence (unless absolutely necessary), agnostic, omnivore, animal enthusiast.
I profess no authority on any subjects whatsoever, just learning what I can on a variety of topics and expressing opinions that remain subject to change as life unfolds and truths get told.
For over 5 years, I’ve worked as an independent escort (a.k.a. – adult companion/prostitute), a job that ultimately provided the financial resources that made it possible for me to return to school. This blog serves the function of creating a safe space to hash out my feelings, thoughts, and concerns relating to this period of time as necessary. I took some time away for a while there, and this blog was my sounding board to vent many frustrations, but I’m now in a better space and regaining a grip on what was threatening my way of life. So, while it’s true-ish that I am no longer technically a part of the industry or “hobby” as they call it, this lifestyle choice will continue to be a part of my life in one capacity or another likely ’til the end of my days.
I consider myself a feminist of sorts, though toeing the mainstream movement’s line is clearly not my objective. My understanding of feminism is it serves as a lens through which to view humanity. For me, it has evolved into a humanitarian perspective that’s not intended to exclude men but to bring the concerns of the underrepresented and less politically powerful into view with a great emphasis placed on cooperation and mutual respect. My beliefs may be considered radical by some. Extreme? I don’t personally think so. More so it’s radical in the sense of encouraging myself and others to get to the root of the problem, which involves the social, economic and political hierarchies we collectively tend to subscribe to.
I have no desire to experience pregnancy or have children of my own, nor have I ever. Kids are cool, once they’re potty-trained, so long as they belong to someone else. 
My interest in children is not as a parent but instead as one member within the proverbial village (not to sound like the asshole Clinton) that is obliged to protect their welfare and help forge ahead ethically and successfully in what amounts to a new global environment.
My sexual preference leans heterosexual, and I am single/divorced, in my mid-to-late 20s.
My housemates are cats and other critters.
Hobbies and interests include: reading (mostly nonfiction), painting and sketching (rarely), writing/blogging, tinkering with website design and photo editing, dining out, watching documentaries, spending time with the pets, road trips, and dodging the wrath of puritans.
You can also find out about my ethnic makeup on this post.
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AL said
Hi,
my name’s Al, I’m from the UK.
I found your blog after searching the net on information about the psychology of prostitution.
I’ve read your posts on this site (http://menstrualpoetry.com/psychology-men-prostitutes)
and I’ve learnt a lot about myself, so I want to thank you.
I live in the UK, am a musician in Wales, and have a wonderful relationship with my fiancee, I intend to marry her soon.
I’m happy in the relationship (almost 8 years now), but before I met her I visited prostitutes on a regular basis.
I haven’t been with another woman during the relationship for many years, but I find myself going back, and I really don’t feel well about what I’m doing to the women and myself, let alone the fact I’m cheating on my finacee.
I want to stop this now. The problem isn’t simple addiction or obsession(granted those aren’t simple), and your post made me realise the tip of the iceberg.
I believe if I can understand the triggers involved, I’ll be able to realise them and be aware, before they override my behaviour and I risk everything again, and again.
I think your posts have set me on the right path in starting to understand myself as a man.
Thanks for your blog and honesty.
[Name Witheld] said
Well well well, so here she is.
Looks like I have a lot of reading to do…
and I am so looking forward to it
K