The Part of Sex Work No One Talks About | with Jeremy cross
What does it really look like to juggle addiction while working in the sex industry, and what happens when you finally decide you want out?
In this episode, Paris sits down with Jeremy Cross, author and advocate, to talk about a world most people only ever speculate on. Both have lived through the overlap of escorting and addiction, and together they open up about the realities that rarely get spoken out loud.
Jeremy shares what it was like to juggle clients while high, the layers of emotional armour built for survival, and the stigma that comes with sex work and substance use. With Paris alongside him, he reflects on those pivotal moments that make you want something different, even when you’ve got no idea what comes next.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
What life looked like for Jeremy in addiction and the sex industry
The crossover between survival, stigma, and substance use
The emotional and physical toll behind closed doors
What sparked the shift toward recovery and a better life
Where to find Jeremy’s book and connect with his work
If you’ve ever been curious about the side of sex work and addiction most never see, this conversation goes there.
Want to connect with Jeremy or grab a copy of his book?
Head to jeremycross.ca.
