How did the experience of getting clean from drugs change Melissas idea about her job as a dominatrix?

listen to the following interview as your focus for this final discussion.
http://www.npr.org/2011/07/29/138761734/a-dominatrix-reveals-all-in-whip-smart-memoir

Melissa Febos got started in sex work to pay for a drug habit. At first, she managed the grueling, unsavory work while high on heroin and cocaine, and gained a tremendous sense of confidence, even invincibility in justifying her livelihood as one of the few well-paid acting gigs in New York City. In time, she also became addicted to her job; she eventually joined Addicts Anonymous to help get clean of drugs, but kicking her addiction to sadomasochism was harder.
Why did Melissa become a dominatrix? What are some of the accouterments hanging on the wall in the bondage room?
What was the feminization room? What was the purpose of the room?
What are some of the costumes Melissa wore during her sessions? What are some elements of a typical session?
What kinds of men were clients of the dungeon?
How did the experience of getting clean from drugs change Melissas idea about her job as a dominatrix?
Why does Melissa think that being a dominatrix was misogynistic?
What were the most surprising aspect of this interview?

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