I hear what you are saying Peyton, and you have said it very well and that very ability to communicate well is what sets you apart from some less fortunate ladies whether SP's or not.
It is a sad fact that not all ladies find themselves to be as blessed with good fortune and wisdom as you obviously have been.
You have the intelligence, charm, sex appeal and good looks along with a killer body. You are the complete and almost perfect package and you have worked very hard at improving your lot in life.
It is obvious that you have not allowed yourself to fall into the negative spiral of victimization and abuse and you have a very good life to show for the wise choices you have made.
Not all ladies have made the best choices in their lives. Many ladies who associate themselves with someone who turns out to be a bully or control freak for a boyfriend or partner end up paying a horrible price. Life is what we make of it and often, (not always though) it comes down to the choices we make.
So I say to you, go girl!! You have done well and have made some brilliant choices one of which is to educate yourself.
I hope you will always appreciate the freedom and independence you have cultivated through your well thought out choices. May you always enjoy and be grateful for the quality of life you have chosen.
Just please don't forget there are some who are in desperate situations. For those individuals who have fallen into tough times and need help there are some of us men who really do care. Sure some of us are selfish but most of us are willing to help out with finances in return for some regular sexual satisfaction. No harm no foul, both parties benefit and hopefully neither one feels taken advantage of or abused as long as there is balance, mutual respect and maintenance of dignity.
I have been there as a sugar daddy and it got out of balance with demands for more $$$ and ever decreasing intimacy (from her) and repeated shutting down of the sexual favours so I chose to end it. I was burned once and doubt I would try it again unless it was with a respectful and mature lady who is confidant in herself and not into victimization or control games.
As sincere and caring as you're trying to be, you're actually perpetuating the stereotype that SPs are 'lost girls' who are 'damaged' and only do this job as a form of last resort.
Me? I don't live out of hotels at all. Not even when I tour. I have a nice condo and a nice separate incall in a beautiful city. I call it my office and I can sit and watch TV in bed when I want to and enjoy my alone time.
There's nothing taxing about this job on my mental health, aside from maybe being diplomatic in responses to people you just want to flick in the eye. I love what I do. I have an honours degree in the sciences and I could go get a regular job if I so pleased. I'm pursing a higher education because that's what I feel like doing, whether I end up working in the field or not. Maybe this is what I choose to do for my career. I make a good living, I pay my taxes and I get to lead a comfortable life making people happy.
You know what's mentally taxing? Working sub $20/hr jobs, always stressing about where your rent is going to come from, having to bargain shop for food and never getting to do anything that makes you happy. Because you can't afford it. Guess what? I've been there too. I've worked in customer service from basic cashiering to the management level and I can guarantee you that the 'normal' life you describe was a lot worse on my mental health than being an SP is. I don't worry about my rent, I don't worry about paying my cell phone bills and I can go do things (travelling, school, etc) that I enjoy without worrying that I'm going to be out of a place to live because I spent $200 on groceries.
Are there miserable girls in this industry? Absolutely. But don't let a non-majority percentage of the population dictate your opinion of us as a whole.