My Friend is a Prostitute. And I Can't Stop Her.

My Friend is a Prostitute. And I Can't Stop Her. | Progressive U

We have been friends since freshmen year in high school. Now, she's in college. Today, she came out to me that she is able to pay for her own tuition...through prostitution.

Let's call her Nevada. Nevada is smart, funny and very loyal. She was one of the top 5% in the school and everything. I've always thought prostitution as something girls should not do...despite how desperate they are. There are tons of other decent jobs that a girl can do without giving herself away.

She told me that money is not the only thing prostitutes like her are seeking. Pleasure, lust and a little bit of adventure all play huge roles in her decision. There are many girls her age who are in this industry as well. She has many older friends who are in this business because they have kids to feed. Their husbands do not earn enough money to pay for their rent. Some of their husbands are even prostitutes themselves. Many places wouldn't hire them for decent jobs due to their lack in education and experience. Many of these prostitutes are actually proud with their occupation though.

I asked her if her parents knew about it. Nevada told me that she wouldn't dare to make such heartbreaking confession to her parents and asked me to keep this secret. She further explained how some of her friends started to act weird around her...especially the guys due to the fact that one of our friends ran into her at the strip club once. So, I'm guessing some of our friends already stopped talking to her.

During our conversation, I tried to get her to change her mind because it's illegal. But she told me it was useless because she is really passionate about prostitution. And she knows how to keep herself safe. Nevada even joked about becoming a porn star too. I had to laugh. She was still the same person I knew back in high school. Sure, her job isn't really acceptable by the society. But she is my friend and I will support her even if I don't agree with her philosophy. What else can I do for her? If I refused her like other people, I'm sure she won't have anyone to fall on. That's even worst. I'm worried about her. At the same time, I want her to be happy. It's not like she's hurting anyone. So for now, this will just be our little secret.