A famous Australian escort is opening up about her past life and mental health.
From Suburbia to Samantha X
Amanda Goff, 51, was once a journalist living a quiet life. She had a nice partner and two beautiful children. However, she felt trapped in her beachside home. She called her normal life a prison. At age 39, she became a high-class escort named Samantha X.
Life as a Top Escort
Amanda found great success in the adult industry. She traveled in first class and stayed in luxury penthouses. Clients paid her 5,000 dollars for dinner and company. Later, she even started an agency for women over 40. Still, she felt like a mess behind the scenes.
Understanding the Bipolar Diagnosis
Amanda recently learned she has bipolar disorder. This condition explained her high sexual appetite and risky choices. She realized she was chasing validation from men. She also used alcohol to self-medicate her undiagnosed trauma.
“Looking back, I confused sex for love, desire for care,” Amanda wrote in her column.
Finding Happiness and Stability
Amanda retired from the industry in 2023. Now, she takes medication and feels stable for the first time. She works as a journalist and a Pilates teacher. Finally, she has repaired her family bonds.
“I wasn’t ‘bad at love’ – I was unwell,” she explained.
At age 51, she is learning what healthy love means.
