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Busted @ Private Party In South Philly!!!

2011-10-20T11:54:00.000-07:00

Once again the authorities have nothing else better to do ...don 't they have REAL criminals to catch?! Lives are ruined by even mere accuasations & forget about do process let alone civil rights!

Please refer to NEWS REEL above for the full sorry excuse for reporting! Also check out LINKS for legal resources!

Women Of Color Conference...

2011-06-08T13:42:00.000-07:00

The Women Of Color Conference will be this Fall ...members of the Biz will hopefully be participating! We are curently brainstorming ideas about how to make our point without exposing our true idenities!

Philly Biz!

2011-05-23T12:45:00.000-07:00

Here we go again!

Philly Biz meets in center city @ 6pm Monday May 23!

Bring in new members for connecting to legal, health and safety tips for working entertainers & vets! Hope to see you there!

Philly Biz...

2011-05-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

Philly Biz is a monthly, peer- based support group for sex workers of all genders and genres(including veterans!)

OUR NEXT MEETING IS MONDAY, MAY 23
FROM 5-7PM
CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA!

FOR INFO PLEASE LEAVE COMMENT BELOW
OR EMAIL ... JDOEBLOGSPOT@GMAIL.COM

Philly Biz!

2011-04-25T13:02:00.000-07:00

Tonite @ 5pm @ Cups & Chairs Tea Cafe is our second meeting of Philly Biz a monthly, peer run support group for sex workers and veterans !

A New Beginning...

2011-04-05T15:22:00.001-07:00

I regret to inform everyone that( 12-step based) The Biz Meeting for sex workers (in recovery from drugs & alcohol) on Monday eves is NO LONGER IN EXISTANCE

The great news is that the Biz is still ALIVE & KICKING! Members have joined forces with Project Safe(Outreach, Swarthmore Activist Dinner) and continue to support the cause of sex workers as activists on a national and international level!

Some current projects include the Monthly Harm Reduction Networking Tea (Friday April 29 @ Cups & Chairs Tea Cafe, 5-9pm) , Support Group for Sexwokers/Veterans, The Women Of Color Conference,Grant Proposals, and more...

Our Lives Matter!(SANGRAM/ India)

Love,

Jayne Doe

Harm Reduction Networking Event!

2011-03-15T15:39:00.000-07:00

Come join us once again....

Folks involved in Harm Reduction , Recovery & Activism! Hosted By Jayne Doe!

Friday March 25 th

Cups & Chairs Tea Cafe

701 s. 5th Street

5-9pm

Harm Reduction Networking Event!

2011-02-22T16:02:00.000-08:00

Friday Feb 25 we had a blast at a center city cafe for our first networking event!

Interested in Harm Reduction, Recovery & Activism?

Join us for our next to-be -announced event!

Some topics covered:

Naming our group

Gmail Groups

Journalist Liaison

Diversity Training

Networking

Child Care for Activists

Satellite Sites

The Vigil...

2010-12-13T13:20:00.001-08:00

The vigil memoralizing the victims of the Kensington Strangler was successful...with the support of families,neighborhood groups and individuals.

The Biz sends prayers love and support to victims and their families as well as the women out there on the streets of Kensington, God Bless You All.

Love,

Jayne Doe & the Biz

The Biz Gets A Posse To Hit Last Stop Meeting!

2010-12-08T15:18:00.000-08:00

Yes, we are getting our posse together despite or shall I say in spite of the Kensington Strangler upping the ante once again... There's no better time then now to show presence in a neighborhood famous for its blight, drug trafficing and prostitution. Refer to above articles and put 2 and 2 together people. Be of service to your sisters in the trade....working the streets...we pray that they stay safe and out of harms way.

"Our Lives Matter"

Love,

Jayne Doe

Sex workers /ex- sex workers In Recovery... new members!Sponsorship!

2010-10-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

Welcome biz mtg members and new members!

Issues around Sponsorship, Relapse, disclosure,maintaining Sobriety /Serenity working or not! What stage of your recovery journey are you?

Speaker Meeting/Service

2010-09-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

Recently , the Biz had its first guest speaker, Jo ! Thank you for your service!

This is something we plan to do on a monthly basis.We also plan on taking our speakers out into the recovery community, to prisons and also to particular meetings(Last Stop, Kensington, NA, SLA, etc!)

Craigs List Censorship...

2010-09-10T15:15:00.000-07:00

So, what's the deal? Is internet law changing? Is this what the rallying around the issue of Prostitution in the Adult Services section of Craigs List? WTF? Inquiring minds want to know!

Dawns' Court...

2010-08-18T14:45:00.000-07:00

Please check out the article "Turning The Corner", (www.m.phillyweekly.com) about Dawns Court ,a new program designed to keep sexworkers out of the vicious cycle of arrest and incarceration by giving them another chance ....I would love to hear all about what you think...so post a comment! Also... read Letters To The Editor in the following issue!

Meeting Topics By The Most Fabulous Mary!

2010-07-21T10:37:00.004-07:00

Building Bridges, Not Burning Bridges

Acting Up For Service, Not Self-Destruction

Topics

2010-07-21T10:37:00.003-07:00

Topics

2010-07-21T10:37:00.001-07:00

New biz mtg. members!

2010-06-05T15:49:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome new(come on down!) Biz members!

Mary(woot! woot! Our new chairperson for the month of August!)

Biren

Micheal

Sex workers In Recovery...

2010-03-23T14:22:00.000-07:00

Hello all sex workers and ex-sexworkers of all genders in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol... please check out the links on theBiztheBlog! for information and resources!We are meeting Monday nights 7.30pm in Center City Philadelphia.For more info ,please post a Comment!

Prostitution Free Zones...WTF!

2010-02-16T13:12:00.000-08:00

It is shocking(are you outraged yet??!!) but in some parts of Washington D.C. you can be persecuted/prosecuted for carrying too many condoms! Please refer to "Sex Workers In The News" and my Bloglist ("The Republic Of T.")on this page for more info. Welcome to 1984 and the true Police State!This in dispicable, as it will only lead to fear and desperation, an increase in all stds including HIV! Persecuting and scapegoating Sexworkers for practicing Safer Sex has bled onto the general public and bleed it will. The local government has blood on its hands as this will cost both quality of life and lives-that includes EVERYONE who dares to venture out, have and/ or consider having safer sex!!!

A Ho In The Know...

2010-01-21T14:02:00.000-08:00

Come share your experience, strength and hope with other sex workers and ex-sexworkers in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs in a safe validating space.

The Biz Meeting Mondays, 7:30pm@ Passional Toy Store.

Is it Coercion, Circumstance or Choice?

2010-01-06T13:56:00.000-08:00

Hello ! We @ the biz meeting support you no matter whether you are currently working or an ex-worker! As we know, there are many reasons why we get into and do this work!

The Biz-Biz Meeting!

2009-12-13T12:13:00.000-08:00

The Biz is a 12-step based meeting for sex workers and ex-sex workers of all genders in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs.

We meet every Monday @ 7:30 in Center City Philadelphia. Please COMMENT below or send an email for addition info.

Get Inspired!

2009-12-13T11:40:00.000-08:00

Hello All My Hos and Ex -Hos in Recovery from Alcohol/Drugs!

Happy Holidaze!

Some inspiring ideas for the New Year...Speaker meetings, including Prison commitments,theBiz on the road takin it to the streets-and off the streets!!!...

Facebook...

2009-10-12T13:48:00.000-07:00

How about the Biz the Blog! on Facebook??? It seems that it is a great networking strategy...please comment below!

My Anniversary!!!

2009-09-28T13:03:00.000-07:00

Hello... All Biz Meeting Members and Newcomers to Recovery from Drugs& Alcohol!

It is your fearless leader, Jayne Doe(Former Ho!) celebrating 19 years of Gratitude and Serenity! Please join us tonight as the Festivities continue (and every Monday) @ the Biz Meeting @ 7:30pm! Please send a Comment (below) for more information.

Hope to see you soon!

"Our Lives Matter"

Love to Love You Baby!

Jayne Doe

Love and Action...

2009-08-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

12-step(based) Programs are Spiritual Programs of action(sharing, sponsorship,service)... come meet with us every Monday night @ 7:30pm @ the Toy Store! You will find a safe space of unconditional love and acceptance for sex-workers and ex-sex-workers of all genders in or interested in recovery! We need your experience strength and hope! Our Lives Matter!

Love,

Jayne Doe,

Former Ho

The Biz-Biz Meeting!

2009-06-22T07:49:00.000-07:00

Tonight @ 7:30pm(our normal meeting time) @ the Toy Store near South Street, we hope to set a date for our biz-business meeting. We could meet @ 6:30pm(1 hour early)or after @ 8:30pm(1 hour later). Some areas of discussion may include:

Speaker Commitments(the biz speaker meeting/prison commitments)

Non-12step Announcements/issues(Project Safe,etc)

the biz chairperson commitments(one month)

Inter -group?

the biz Traditions

We Are Here For You When You Need Us!!!

2009-05-04T11:26:00.000-07:00

The Biz Meeting was created to address the issue of Recovery in the population of Sex Workers and Ex-Sex Workers...We meet every Monday @ 7:30pm in Center City Philly.

Because of stigma, prejudice and laws policing a mostly victimless crime...unless of course you count the Sex Workers themselves...who are often harassed, assaulted, abused and murdered by clients, psychopaths,partners and police,etc...We should care about our most vulnerable brothers and sisters in or in need of recovery! Those who are working in the industry, whether they are dancers, hustlers, escorts, or Dommes risk persecution,arrest, and even death daily.

Aside from those concerned about Trafficking,(which is a part of the problem) who is going to care about and support those of us that are still doing this work???!!! The issue of choice and the evil of Trafficking become a mute point when those In The Game /In The Life are overlooked!

"It is not my place to judge you or what you are doing...but it is my place to love you and let you know...your life matters...!"

Jayne Doe, Former Ho

"Our Lives Matter!!!"

Sangram ,Sex Workers Peer-Run Activists Group, India

Massuese Murdered in Upscale Boston Hotel...

2009-04-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

Julissa Brisman, 26, was one of us...a masseuse and (former? )escort from NYC...it is said that she was in recovery from alcohol. I have to let this sink in but I am horrified at the senseless, violent, and abrupt end of her life...and the sensationalist portrayal of her murder. How many more have to die? The perpetrator has been captured on video surveillance("Craigslist Killer")cameras,possibly linked to at least two other assault/robberies , one in the same upscale , suburban hotel.

Although I did not know you,I did cry for you...R.I.P. , Julissa...

This is your life.

This is your life doing sex work...

Our Lives Matter!

Jayne Doe, former ho

Our Primary Purpose ...

2009-04-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

Is to spread the message of aa to others... through sharing our experience, strength and hope,speaking engagements and sponsorship, ect... we will be discussing this and other topics @ the Biz Meeting...Mondays @ 7:30pm ...Center City Philadelphia location...please email for specifics!

Where My *%$ @???

2009-03-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

That is not right!

But anyway... a shout out to All My People in the Biz!

I miss ya ric,emily,jennine,richard!!! You are truly missed by all!

Jump in to theBiztheBlog or the Biz Meeting anytime!

Who wants to chair the meeting tonight?

As usual, we will meet tonight @ 7:30pm @ the same locale!

Love,

xxx

jayne doe, former ho

Monday Meeting Topic...Cross-Addiction, Pt. II....

2009-03-15T09:14:00.000-07:00

See you at the Biz Meeting Monday March 16,2009... Same time same bat station!

Any comments on "Filling The Void"?That is, thoughts on Part II of last weeks topic...

Follow-Up On Cross Addiction Topic...

2009-03-12T06:33:00.000-07:00

At last Monday nights Meeting... we spoke about cross-addiction as well as the complication of a possible MH diagnosis(alcohol, drugs & mental health issues)...

My follow up topic is about "Filling the Void".

What is it that we are searching to fill within ourselves? What do we do to replace the drugs/alcohol/other self-destructive addictive behaviors? Spirituality? Exercise? Meditation?

Hopefully, we will continue this as Part II of the discussion...

The Biz Meeting...

2009-02-23T10:48:00.000-08:00

We are a group of sex workers(all genders/all types of sex work) and ex-sex workers in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. Sharing our experience, strength and hope, we offer 12-step based support and a safe place for sex workers in recovery. We welcome all newcomers as well as those already in recovery to join us every Monday @7:30pm . Please use Comment below or email jdoeblogspot@gmail for location.

Discussion Topics For Sex Workers In Recovery...

2009-02-16T08:37:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to theBiz-theBlog!!! There will be a Meeting this evening @7:30pm in Center City(South Street Area)...Post Comment below for input questions, information and location -of course!

I have listed below some ideas for the Biz Meeting sharing...

It's An Honest Program

Sponsorship

People, Places and Things

Working the Steps

Significant Others

Principles Before Personalities

Safe and Sober-Health Hazards For Sex Workers

Cross-Addiction

Service /Outreach; Our Fellow Sex Workers In Recovery

Serenity

Spiritual Principles/Higher Power

Follow This Blog!

2009-01-12T11:20:00.000-08:00

Titillated? Curious? Intrigued? I hope you continue to read theBiz-theBlog! Please locate the FOLLOWERS widget and join in the madcap fun by becoming an official Follower and Fan!!! You can do so anonymously if you so desire!

Our Voices,Our Lives...

2009-01-09T16:57:00.000-08:00

At our last meeting the idea of creating a Forum that can be interactive was discussed. We would start by choosing a topic for discussion. Comments would be posted as usual. At some point we may utilize a message board or a real time devise (much like "instant messenger").

I will place possible forum topics in the Poll section of this blog. If you have an idea for a topic or want to comment here please do!

Tragedy; Murder in Philly SM/BD Community...

2008-12-08T14:24:00.000-08:00

I was shocked but I know how dangerous the world of sex work can be and I must admit I am grateful to be out of it professionally. This situation is tragic. Just know that if anyone in the sex work community needs support in becoming or staying clean & sober the Biz Meeting is open to you. Monday nights @ 7:30pm. Contact Jayne Doe for location. We are here for you.

Hot Topic! Legal Issues for Sex Workers!

2008-12-01T13:53:00.000-08:00

With police, remember to invoke your rights! They will probably not be read to you! The police may not identify as such and/or may try to entrap you (to gather evidence).

These are your Constitutional Rights:

1. I have the right to remain silent

2. I want to see my lawyer

3.I do not consent to this search

*I am not a lawyer but hope to impart some basic tips. Laws will vary by state. If arrested, get a lawyer... preferably one that specializes in criminal/entertainment/sex work law. For more information , see the "Sex Workers Project" under LINKS below. Click on Resources/Sex Worker Rights and Support.

Craigs List Debacle...The Crackdown is a Shakedown!

2008-11-10T21:27:00.000-08:00

All people deserve "due process under the law." In this country you are also"innocent until proven guilty"! The crack down against prostitution on craigslist is insane! This has bigger implications than craigslist...internet sex crime accusations, police entrapment and other civil liberty violations are running rampant as we speak! Please check LINKS and BLOGS for more information!

Tell Me...

2008-11-05T18:38:00.000-08:00

what you think about Prop K...it would be awesome if a positive precedent was the result of prostitution becoming decriminalized in san francisco california.

Saved By The Bell...

2008-10-20T15:04:00.000-07:00

It seems there are some takers...we can rebuild her...we have the technology! Thank you to everyone who stepped up to the plate! We need you!

Love,

j. doe

former ho

Without You...

2008-10-13T15:37:00.000-07:00

The Biz Meeting attendance has been waning as of late and I wonder if I should continue the meeting. The thing is, I know it is a worthwhile and much needed cause to make the space available for sexworkers(and ex sexworkers) in recovery to jump in. We have some great members but there has not been a level of consistency and commitment needed to continue.YOU MAKE THE GROUP! WITHOUT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU WE ARE NOTHING! WE NEED AT LEAST TWO OTHER COMMITED MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THIS AWESOME GROUP! PERSEVERANCE ...WILL IT PAY OFF?

"You Can Lead...A Whore To ..."

2008-10-05T21:32:00.000-07:00

Or... double fuck plus! Sounds like a special we used to run @ "Joes' Cheap Ass Hos Bargain Basement"! Wouldn't it be great to be part of something where you could be honest and exactly where you were at without judgement ...even if it is painful there is no way around "getting honest". Some folks dabble...some are in it for the long run! Most are in and out of the Biz and you just never know. I recently read the biography of Chuck Negron from the band Three Dog Night, "Three Dog Nightmare"... He was a hardcore junkie for decades and eventually got clean. I was inspired by his story and once in recovery Chuck now devotes much of his life to helping other addicts. There was a fund started by someone in the Entertainment Business to get addicts in Entertainment (mostly the music biz) into recovery programs,even those without insurance or ability to pay... more about this later. I really saw the parallel here as ALL Entertainers face similar challenges...

My 18th Year Recovery Anniversary!

2008-09-23T10:26:00.000-07:00

Next Tuesday September 30th I will be celebrating my 18 year anniversary in sobriety with friends from another special interest 12-step recovery group..."The Ties That Bind Us"or TTBU(Meets Tuesdays @ 7:30pm in center City)...a group of folks in the BDSM scene! Heather is making me a Lemon Chiffon Cake! WOW! Hope to see you all there!

Read the "News" for more misinformed crap!

2008-09-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

I just want to make a point when I type in key words for the "news". Check out what comes up when I put in "harm reduction"!

Harm reduction is an approach, not a solution to addiction.

Please COMMENT because I know you have an opinion!

12-Step Based Meeting For Sex Workers(& ex-Sex Workers)

2008-08-24T15:33:00.000-07:00

All Genders Welcome! Center City Location! Mondays @ 7:30pm-8:30pm.

interested? questions?post a comment here or...

contact me @jdoeblogspot@gmail.com

Welcome, Patty and Christine! Looking forward to meeting old and new friends alike!

Check out...

2008-08-17T18:40:00.000-07:00

"Sex workers in the news" ...it is really scary what comes up...it made me angry... tragic, really, what is called "news" these days! especially the piece about decriminalization of prostitution ... decide for yourself and post a comment(below) here!

Pimped Out!

2008-08-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

I have Pimped Out theBiztheBlog! Please comment below and let me know what you think!

love to love ya baby!

j.doe

former ho

Check Out new Links...

2008-08-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

Sangram ... new standard news...BOTH located @ bottom of this page under "links"

that's easy to fix!

2008-08-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

thanxx for the constructive crit., esp. when you said you loved the blog! (and me!!!)

i fool around and experiment with the templates and colors ALOT...soooooo...i will try something more clear that is still EXCITING!

love ya!

j.doe

Saint Jude Thaddeus...Patron Saint Of The Lost Cause...

2008-08-04T20:19:00.000-07:00

and The Impossible..Saint Jude should be the the Patron Saint Of Whores...as society has seemed to have forgotten our humanity.

Check out The Prostitute Saints... Saint Afra, Saint Mary Maglalen, Saint Mary Of Egypt, Saint Margaret Of Cordova...

Keep your wig On Straight!

2008-07-18T19:34:00.000-07:00

Don't Blow your cool...check out the YouTube videos! on theBiz...theBlog! I just threw in some key words and...Kapow! relevant and ridiculous...titillating and totally twisted...informative and idiotic....mostly RANDOM! You decide my fair *Whore-acle! *!!!

*Brought to you by the ever-Prophetic Mst. Renee*

Questioning ...

2008-07-16T19:12:00.000-07:00

If you have an interest in becoming/maintaining clean/sober/sobriety...and are currently a sex worker or ex-sex worker(not everyone agrees to this term but it is an umbrella term for the many types of workers that exist)...if you are interested in SERENITY and PEACE...you are welcome! All genders are welcome...I know I'm trying to move three mountains here but it has to start somewhere!

theBiz: Why you should care about Jayne/John Doe...

2008-07-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

theBiz: Why you should care about Jayne/John Doe...

i am a gay male hiv poz sexworker...i must say this is different!

Why you should care about Jayne/John Doe...

2008-06-22T15:13:00.000-07:00

It could be you or someone you love...because if we do not take care to care about our most vulnerable community members how can we all say we are doing our best to stay safe and fight hate? HIV/AIDS, Racism, Poverty, Homophobia, Transphobia, Classism...are affecting us all.

When an African American HIV Positive Sex Worker is found dead...he or she is somebodys' daughter or son...

Who Is J. Doe???

2008-06-22T15:08:00.000-07:00

J. Doe is your sister,mother, best friend or lover....your brother, father or son...they could be anyone...but somebody , somewhere, loves them.

The unknown or unidentified...but never unloved.

hey there hi there...

2008-06-04T15:19:00.000-07:00

The Biz Meeting is open to all genders and types of adult entertainers, sexworkers,strippers, escorts, fetish models, pro dommes, sex shop retail clerks, phone actressess/actors, adult business workers,etc. (You can also be a former sexworker, like myself!)who are interested in becoming or staying clean & sober from drugs & or alcohol.

The Biz Contact Info:

2008-05-28T16:25:00.000-07:00

We meet Mondays @ 7:30 in Center City Philadelphia...

Email:theBiz.meeting@yahoo.com