
From the AfterMeth Podcast - Episode with Craig Bricado
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Craig's story reminds us that recovery isn't just about stopping substance use - it's about learning who we are beyond the substances, beyond the stories we've been told about ourselves, and beyond the limitations we've accepted.
His journey from teenager...

Him: "You into being a dom? I'm a f----t sissy."
Me: rolling my eyes, "Yeah, I'm into that. You got stuff with you, right?"
During my active meth use, I would pretend to be into whatever the guy wanted in exchange for drugs and companionship.
I was dishonest and transactional. Typical people pleaser.
I said yes to - almost - everything. Even when I wanted to say no.
Meth didn't cause me t...

My dating profile used to read something like this:
"Meth addict in recovery, HIV+ and two kids. If you kept reading, just swipe right."
Back then, I used the justification that my life is an open book and I am "recovering out loud."
But that was not the motivation behind divulging this information up front.
I was ashamed.
I felt like damaged goods and if a man was still interested in...
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