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Ashley Paige, Jessie Sage, Juniper Fitzgerald, Arabelle Raphael, Maggie McMuffin, Ak Saini, Christa Marie Sacco, Brit Schulte, Judy Szurgot, Alisha Walker, Vanessa Carlisle, Norma Jean Almodovar, Melissa Gira Grant, Sonya Aragon, Antonia Crane, Cyd Nova, Lauren Kiley, Lina Bembe, Hello Rooster, Rebelle Cunt, Milcah Halili, April Flores, Dia Dynasty, Reese Piper, Tina Horn, Lorelei Lee, Ignacio G. Hutía Xeiti Rivera, Audacia Ray, Ceyenne Doroshow, Zackary Drucker, Lola Davina, Goddess Cori, Yin Q, Vanessa Carlisle, Selena the Stripper, Natalie West: We Too (Paperback, 2021, The Feminist Press) No rating

This collection of narrative essays by sex workers presents a crystal-clear rejoinder: there’s never been …

I’ve started reading We Too and have made it through the introductory material and two essays on stigma. The book is moderately paced, and since it’s a collection of essays, it’s easy to break down and read in manageable chunks. That said, the content makes it hard to put down—it pulls you in with its storytelling and overall tone.

All the authors have done an excellent job of highlight the bifurcation they experience as people trying to exist in the world—the constant negotiation of identities to navigate both personal and societal judgments.

So far it's offers a nuanced insight into the lived realities of sex work that are often overlooked—such as the joys of becoming a mother, or the empowerment of becoming an independent worker. It’s a complex, thoughtful exploration of experiences that challenge narrow stereotypes.