Posted on 01/05/2014 2:22:45 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe
"The aim is to be the best escort in the world." Josh Brandon's conviction is punctuated by a strong Welsh valleys accent. The twentysomething moved to London four years ago with dreams of modelling and celebrity.
But soon after his arrival he began working as an escort. Now he has a price list which includes hourly rates and a discount for block booking. He issues loyalty cards so customers who pay for nine "appointments" get their tenth free. ....
"When I won Male Sex Worker of the Year, I texted my dad," says Brandon. "He said: 'I'm proud of you son.'"
Brandon's father, who still lives in the Welsh valleys and works on the railways, is quietly accepting of his son's work. "I know what he does and I don't shout about it from the rooftops. I wouldn't discuss it with my friends. I tell him to be careful but what else can you do? As long as he keeps safe, good luck to him."
There has been a slow societal shift in the acceptability of sex work, says Del Campbell from the Terence Higgins Trust.
"There is a lot less stigma for men who sell sex," he says. "Often, the women are still seen as victims but for some gay men, escorting is now a normal job. You could mention that you're an escort at a dinner party and in some circles, no one would bat an eyelid."
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I cannot get my head around this.
I readily understand a parent who still loves their child, even if they don’t approve of what they are doing.
But to wholeheartedly approve it? I cannot fathom it.
Well, it did say “quietly accepting”. That could be interpreted as “Well, I can’t stop him from doing it, so I just love him and don’t bother arguing with him about this any more.”
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Sick.
His father should be getting him help.
Arg. I don’t see it that way...if I substitute other things in there and imagine being quietly accepting, it doesn’t fit at best, and at worst, sounds horrendous.
If it had said he was quietly accepting of his son’s homosexuality, I can understand that.
I cannot understand hearing that your offspring is a prostitute, and accepting that. It doesn’t mean you don’t love and care for your child...as a matter of fact, if you don’t accept it, it likely means you care more.
Just my opinion.
He is also rather young looking.
His father is proud of him??!! Holy moley!
Whoa right there, DD. Back up the truck. What do you MEAN he’s selling sex to other MEN? For a while, this seemed like the ideal job...well, maybe after mattress tester.
Brandon's father...is quietly accepting of his son's work. "I know what he does and I don't shout about it from the rooftops. I wouldn't discuss it with my friends.
So either Brandon, or his dad is lying. The "proud" father that wouldn't "discuss it with my friends."
…and then one day, his business dropped off.
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