Duchess of PAINbridge At age 25 I found myself lost. I had recently gotten out of a relationship that I had started when I was in high school. After that relationship had ended, I didn’t know who I was as a person or even what Read More …
Author: Slayjoy
Skater Stories – Sufferjette
Sufferjette Typically, my friends would describe me as the person who would dive into anything feet first. However, it took three fated moments with a fellow derby skater (looking at you, Sassy) to finally get me to come to one practice: a friend’s party in Read More …
Skater Stories – Malice in Wonderland
Malice in Wonderland I found out about derby when sassy started, but I was just a supporter for around 2 years. I started during winter conditioning in 2017. I was so nervous my first night, even though I knew a few of the girls already, Read More …
Skater Stories – Serious Whack
Serious Whack I first discovered roller derby in middle school while watching the 2009 dramedy Whip It, and I was enamored. I immediately began researching local teams, and was disappointed by the 18 year old age requirement. Joining a derby team became a daydream, I Read More …
Skater Stories – Miz Conduct
Miz Conduct At 49 years old, I was finally able to start spending some time on myself. I was always fascinated with the idea of doing roller derby. In February of 2018, I saw an advertisement on Facebook for new skater training. The ad said Read More …