What It’s Like to Be A Female Bouncer

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Picture a bouncer.

Whatever you just imagined, I am the exact opposite of that: a skinny white girl with a goofy grin and a bunch of flowy dresses. If you saw a picture of me, you might think “kindergarten teacher” or “yoga instructor.”

But some years ago — before I became a mom with a Real Job — a friend asked me to take over some of their shifts as a bouncer at a club. I…