24 | There is no safety in being Beautiful: reflections from a

24 | There is no safety in being Beautiful: reflections from a life spent On Display (™)

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A child model turned grad school stripper speaks openly about the reality of being shackled to Beauty (and the negotiations you make at the top of the hierarchy). Read the full essay at ismatu.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe

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