This discussion highlights several members' troubling experiences with Pineapple Support, an organization claiming to offer mental health support for sex workers. Despite seeking help for issues like stigma, trauma, and chronic illness, participants report feelings of exclusion, unprofessional conduct, and breaches of confidentiality.
- Exclusion and Silence: Members describe being removed from support groups without explanation and receiving no follow-up communication, leaving them feeling isolated and unwelcome.
- Therapeutic Abandonment: Some have experienced sudden termination of therapy sessions without receiving a new therapist or any notice, leading to feelings of abandonment during vulnerable times.
- Breach of Confidentiality: There are serious allegations of therapists sharing personal information with other clients, compromising trust and safety.
- Unprofessional Conduct: Reports include therapists sharing inappropriate personal details and failing to address complaints, further eroding trust in the organization.
While Pineapple Support is criticized for its lack of accountability, the BIPOC Wednesday group is praised for its compassionate and supportive environment. Participants encourage sex workers to question the support they receive, hold organizations accountable, and seek out safer, more reliable resources.
The forum serves as a space for members to share their experiences and support one another in finding the care they deserve.