A Sex Worker’s Prayer
This afternoon as I was taking part in my monthly reiki session I got this idea to share with you. It’s not lost on me that many sex workers are not religious however I hope that these words will be relatable. This writing style may be jagged and unpolished but these are my thoughts after all. Hopefully this message will resonate with those who are in the industry and those who support sex workers.
During this session I kept hearing the Serenity Prayer:
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.
This prayer lingers in my mind during tumultuous times. Today I don’t consider myself to be religious in relation to Christianity but I am spiritual. As a child who attended private school, religion was forced on me. Now that I have the freedom to choose what I believe, my journey has been eye-opening.
Consider these words to be a prayer, manifestation, or even an affirmation.
As a Sex Worker Grant Me…
The ability to work safely without prosecution, danger, or judgment
The convenience of meeting clients who feel no shame in seeking out my services, who will not shame me and will give me all of the information required to vet them
The desire to love the body that I am in, in this very moment, my body is my best friend, I take care of it and it takes care of me
The opportunity to earn a livable wage where I am able to save, provide for myself/my family, and buy whatever I desire without worry, let my income be stable and abundant, may I never want for anything
Peace in knowing that I will make it home to see my loved ones and to live another day
The grace to show clients that I deserve the kindness, respect, and discretion that I extend to them, let them realize that our time together is temporary but it doesn’t have to feel that way, send me clients that have no issue parting with their income to finance my dreams/reality, without guilt for enjoying the time we spend together, let them return time and time again
The ability to navigate problematic issues that may arise
Clients that realize I do not owe them XYZ, they enjoy what I provide and have the communication skills and maturity to understand consent and that my consent cannot be purchased
The knowledge to move away from sex work when it no longer serves me and I have reached all of my personal/financial goals
The realization from all people that sex workers are the most courageous, intelligent, and fierce beings on the planet, we are worthy of love and admiration