A Reverend, Sex Worker & Son
By The Daily Beast’s Micheal Ellsberg
If you assume, as I do, that sex work is legitimate work that should be destigmatized, then ideally it would be something that adults in the worker’s family can discuss openly, honestly, and respectfully. Unfortunately, due to criminalization and stigmatization, that is far from standard in most families. Sex workers often report that one of the most difficult things about sex work is the need to hide it (and lie about to to keep it hidden) from family members; this “double life” can lead to a terrible feeling of isolation.
For these reasons, I’m moved by the love and acceptance my friend and creative collaborator Ckiara Rose has been able to find with her mother and her son.
Ckiara, 50, has done almost every kind of sex work since she started stripping at age 19, including escorting, brothel work in Nevada, and porn; she now focuses on sensual massage and professional Dominance.
Ckiara’s mother, Reverend Josephenie Robertson, 76, is an elder from the Miskitu people of Central America. Ckiara’s son Saycsar Fleurima, 27, is a filmmaker. They work together as a family on activism for the human rights of Miskitos; Ckiara uses much of her funds from sex work to support her indigenous activism.
To my knowledge, this is the first time an out sex worker has been interviewed alongside both her parent and her adult child. Josephenie is a devout Christian, and as she explains in this interview, had a difficult time coming to terms with her daughter’s chosen profession. However, as is evident from the tenderness and humor in the interview, Josephenie has come to acceptance and love for Ckiara and her chosen life path—the same love and acceptance Sayscar has always felt for his mother and her work.
Read more:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-sex-worker-her-christian-mother-and-adult-son-in-conversation
https://youtu.be/CE-h2UMT31M
https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-sex-worker-her-christian-mother-and-adult-son-in-conversation?
Ckiara Rose
If I were committing genocide or starving millions or co-“whore” ting with politicians, rulers, “dick” tators, and big business that creates unnecessary suffering, so that a few can have more than they could want or thumb their nose at people…I’d be ashamed!
About the Author
Hello Everyone Welcome to Ckiara Nation! My name is Ckiara Rose, the hostess of Ckiara Nation. We are a vlog and podcast for adults to speak freely and frankly about sexuality, gender, politics, spirituality, and human rights and how they intersect with history and the world today. Our mission is to advocate for responsible and consensual dialogue rather than violence, bigotry, and discrimination. Fans and listeners, “The Nation”, my guests and guest co-hosts, and EVEN our naysayers are part of the chat. Clearing up stigmas and myths of marginalized groups such as LGBT, Sex Workers/adult entertainers, and the religious with a mix of in-depth research, compassion, humor, and no holds barred dialogue about what we want to see in the future. About Our Ckiara Nation I have a burning passion and love for my work. I have suffered hell in the past, directly related to the status quo’s illogical indoctrination of sensual and sex shame! I had my child stolen by the system. I relented and stood my ground against their sexual and female role ideology… to both my own and my sons’ pain! Had I surrendered most likely I wouldn’t be here because I would have sold my soul! If I were committing genocide or starving millions or co-“whore” ting with politicians, rulers, “dick” tators, and big business that creates unnecessary suffering, so that a few can have more than they could want or thumb their nose at people…I’d be ashamed!You Might also like
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