Irish Times: Should I tell my parents that I use prostitutes?

[Patt113]

Sorry - Didn't realise this issue has been raised on legal section of website. Pat

Question posed by punter in IT today in which he points to public's misconception of escorting.
The overall response was actually relatively non-judgmental.
Below in the letter and link gives response too.

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-s...utes-1.1521255

Some months ago I decided to join an escort website and began to visit escorts. Before my first encounter I hadn’t even kissed a woman, let alone had sex. I still believe it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

I have told all of my siblings and close friends about this new part of my life. The only people close to me who don’t know are my parents. From what I’ve seen and experienced, the reality of the escort industry in Ireland is very different from how it is usually depicted. Indeed, to challenge the stereotype of the predatory, misogynistic “punter”, I have considered going public as a client of escorts.

Some members of my family are still coming to terms with my decision to speak openly about my battles with depression and anxiety, however. My public admission of what they would deem immoral behaviour might be more than they could bear. Also, I’m not sure if I have the courage to endure the public opprobrium that would certainly follow.

I am tired of secrets and lies. Should I tell my parents? Indeed, with the very real prospect that men like me will soon be criminalised in this country, should I speak out?

[thewren]

Thread "Tell me about it" in sex work and the media section........
By Sancho Panza.