Our first guest of season 5 is Mars, a former Skidmore student who returned to campus to talk to Rayyan. In this episode they discuss their struggles with mental health while at Skidmore, their identity, their approach to sexual and romantic relationships, as well as their career as a sex worker and both the stigma that they face and the liberation that they feel.
NOTE from Mars: It is a privilege for me to be open and out about being a sex worker. Many sex workers risk everything if they dare speak out about being a sex worker. They can lose their children, risk their housing, and lose the support of their families. It is crucial to support all sex workers, not just the ones who can be open about it.
TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mentions and Discussions of Sexual Assault and Suicide.
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Music
1. XBD- Bounce and Groove
2. Dabrye/Ghostly- Stranded (feat. Fatt Father)
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Post-Production: Bean
Live Recording: Bean
Prep: Mya Garcia, Rayyan A. and Amal Omer
Host: Rayyan A.