Jul, 29 2023
The Silent Sufferers: Pandemic Strain on Call Girls
The coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, could aptly be depicted as everything Zorba the Greek said life would be - full of trouble. It is an inescapable fact that it has left no corner of the world or aspect of life untouched, and the profession of call girls in Europe is no exception.
The pandemic has dealt heavy blows - businesses left in ruins, economies shattered and public health worn to its knees. But for many call girls, survival itself has become a struggle amid the unchecked spread of the virus. But like the ancients wisely pointed out, the flame that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. Let’s splash some light on this dark side and overcast corner of the pandemic’s impact.
Health Risk Vs Income Drain
Among the various threats that the pandemic has unleashed, an existential crisis top the list for many call girls across Europe. The risk factor and desperation have left them to play an intriguing game of Russian roulette - with health at one end and earning at the other.
Why intriguing, you ask? Here's an interesting tidbit. A number of call girls disclosed to me that their clientele had spiked during the lockdowns. More people cooped up at home with time and loneliness on their hands equated to more business. Sounds contrary to the gloom and doom situation, right? The trouble is, while the business opportunities surge, the potential for health risks multiply.
The Irony of Social Distancing
Social distancing has become the new mantra and the 'Sine Qua Non' for safety from the virus. But this iron-clad covenant of pandemic times can be a nightmare for call girls. Their very profession calls for intimate human interactions that scoffs at the very idea of social distancing.
Apart from the amplified health risk, there's a twisted layer of irony in play here. The fear of the virus has led many clients to ask call girls to provide 'guarantees' of being virus-free. As if it's as simple as getting a certificate for attending a seminar or workshop!
The Legal Jigsaw Puzzle
If we delve into the legal aspect of their profession, the picture gets murkier still. Forsaking work to avoid COVID-19 risks is not an option for many, as social assistance is hard to qualify for if your profession is illegal in your respective country.
Thus, many are forced to walk a razor-thin path between their professional commitment and the fear of violating norms. In another delicious irony, they are stuck between the devil and the deep sea - trying to fend off both the virus and law enforcement.
An Unexpected Trial of Mental Health
While much of the world has rightly focused on the physical health implications of COVID-19, the impact on mental health has been startling, and often overlooked. For call girls, the mental and psychological toll is perhaps even direr.
Anyone who is familiar with my own battles with general anxiety disorder knows that mental health is not a trifling concern. It can be destructive at its worst, and the pressure-cooker environment of the pandemic only multiplies the woes.
A Pledge for empathy, safety and reform
The situation thrust upon call girls in Europe by the pandemic serves as a harsh reflection of the social and economic disparities that exist. It reminds us in stark light of the fact that the virus does not affect us all equally.
While it's easy for most of us to retreat to the safety of our homes and respect lockdown rules, for others, this very act of self-isolation constitutes an immediate threat to their livelihood, mental health and even life. With those in mind, perhaps it's time we extend a narrative of empathy, safety, and reform for these silently suffering members of our society.
From my small corner of the world, I hope this conversation continues and leads us to a better future for those affected. Being positive in difficult times might be a tall order, but like someone said, it's the hope that kills you - or perhaps keeps you alive.