In 2009 at 25, newly married, I decided to dive into pole dancing. It was my attempt at getting in shape, but it spiralled into this whole new world — starting as a hobby, snowballing into an addiction, and eventually morphing me into a pole instructor. From there, I found myself not just teaching but performing and even competing. What inspired me to try pole dancing Back when I was 19, my friends dragged me to a live pole dancing show at the local joint. I must admit, I was all in for watching those performers do their thing. The confidence they exuded, the whole show they put on —…