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No discussion of an adult performer is complete without acknowledging the challenges of the industry. While Rae avoided major public scandals (arrests, drug issues, or public feuds), she faced the universal struggles of the trade: the difficulty of maintaining relationships outside the industry, the stigma attached to adult work, and the financial instability caused by piracy. alanah rae