As An Ex-Sex Worker, I Feel I Need To Talk About The Gilgo Beach Killer

When I heard that the Gilgo Beach Killer got caught, I wasn’t expecting to see a face that looked oddly familiar. While I was able to confirm it was not one of the guys I used to get paid to go on dinner dates with, it looked so much like him that I felt a chill. As many of my readers know, I was trafficked when I was younger. When I got out, I eventually turned to do brief stints as an escort when I couldn’t afford food or shelter. And yes, I escorted in New York and New Jersey during the time Rex Heuermann was active. Needless to say, this case hits very close to home for me. There are so, so many things about this fucking case that I feel aren’t being said enough. Here are the ones that really should be driven home. Author’s Note: I can’t believe I have to say this, but if you slut-shame me, tell me that sex work is bad, or try to tell me what *I* and my friends go through, I’m blocking you and reporting you. You’re part of the Christofascist-fueled problem if you do this shit. <a href="https://aninjusticemag.com/as-an-ex-sex-worker-i-feel-i-need-to-talk-about-the-gilgo-beach-killer-45e4bd072450">Read More</a>