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Hi John,
When I was 15 years old, I was asked by a group of businessmen what I wanted to do when I grew up. I launched into a long explanation of how I wanted to become a doctor and make the world a better place. I was interrupted and asked if I had ever considered becoming a model.
As a young girl, I received messages like this all the time. That my worth, my purpose, my contribution to this life would be through my body, my sexualization, and not my mind. When I decided to work as a stripper during college, I thought - why can't I do both? Why can't I make money and partake in this game the patriarchy has groomed me to play while getting my degrees and pursuing a career that actually lights a fire within me? If they're going to sexualize me anyway, why can't I profit from it?
When I ran for Congress, I shared my full story. I was pushed out of my soccer coaching job because of it. I put everything I had into my Congressional race and I left my job as a clinical researcher. I left it all on the field. Now, as I consider my future and how I can best contribute to society, I am making money on OnlyFans. I am once again partaking in the game the patriarchy groomed me to play.
My content was leaked and used to sell a media outlet's latest magazine issue. This is exploitation. This is stealing. Yet the trolls' response has been to mock me, shame me, and blame me.
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