Something I have been struggling with lately is the fact that there are people who negatively judge me for doing pole dance due to the stigma behind it. Some secretly and some not so secretly.
Here's the thing. I don't really care what people think of me doing pole dance, deep down. Because I love it and that is all that matters. I do care that people's warped perception from movies has given pole dancers a reputation for being "sluts" "hussies" "whores" & "strippers" When in actual fact... Who gives a flying fuck really? How does it impact your life whether someone is a slut or not? It's just an adjective. I for one am not confident enough to be a slut. Because it isn't in my personality. Doesn't make me a better person for it. However, pole dancing has definitely helped me to lose weight, build my confidence in myself and my appearance. Not to mention it has shown me that if I put my mind into it and practice lots. I can get the moves that once looked impossible. I love having a hobby outside of nursing. It's something I really look forward to each week and keeps me sane. I've made such amazing friends who are good listeners, who build each other up and are the best craic ever. What more can I ask for? I don't have to justify myself to anyone/answer to no one in relation to what my extra curricular activities are. Writing this helps me to make sense of what my feelings are about it. One thing I will say is that people need to educate themselves on pole dance and move away from the stigma that all polerinas are prostitutes and strippers. However; there are some who are. Big whoop?
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AuthorI am a 25 year old nurse, who is trying to find herself. This blog will contain epiphanies I have, my yoga progress and other such things. Enjoy. :) Archives
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