You’ve been warned - long thread:
Maybe I’ve been a little slower to respond to messages and emails. Maybe I’m not as cheery, bubbly and bright-eyed as I usually am. And no I won’t be following the trend I’ve seen here, and offering online services. Why? Well this is why.

First and foremost, I am a nurse. And I’m a damn good one too, in the world of oncology (which is a scary place at the moment for patients and their families alike). But I’ve been in two minds about it lately.

And seeing all the girls on here who rely solely on SW for income, and how brilliantly they’ve innovated and diversified their work has instilled so much pride for the work we do. I’m a bit too busy though, tbh.

A hero, am I? Well thank you. I get that a lot. Too bad the salary doesn’t match the valorisation, but in all honesty, I don’t care about the money. I like my job. You know what else I like? Being a SW.

Probably more than I like being a nurse. It’s more unpredictable, exciting, stimulating, challenging, personal, and yes - it pays a little better.

So why does one half of my life get placed on a pedestal for which I’m elevated to a Goddess-like status, and the other condemns me to the fiery pits of hell for which I am deserving of criminal prosecution, social ostracism, and internalised misogyny and shame?

It doesn’t sit right with me. Both jobs are good. Both are worthy. Both make me happy.

So, I take back my earlier statement. I am not “first and foremost” a nurse. I am equal parts a proud nurse and SW.

And given that I straddle both worlds I just wanna say - to all you stunning companions/cammers/$tripper$/whatever - nurses deserve the hourly rate SW charge, but SW deserve the respect & support that nurses receive.

I’ve written a lil more about the nurse/SW life on my blog if you care to read more. You’ll find it on my website - the link for which is in my bio. Thanks for listening to a tired nurse/ho3 rant stay safe and at HOME. Mwah