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Why You Resist Quitting Chemsex (or any other behavior that's good for you)
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You know you need to quit. You've known for a while now.
You can see what crystal is costing you—the relationships damaged, the opportunities missed, the version of yourself that keeps slipping further away.
You've had moments of clarity where you think, "This is it. I'm done. Tomorrow I'm goi...
by Dallas Bragg —
Jan 26, 2026
addiction
chemsex
chemsex recovery
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
gay men
lgbtq
Chemsex Recovery: The First 12 Weeks
Hey y'all,
Breaking free of the notion that recovery (or healing or life in general) is a linear process was the most impactful perspective shift of my journey.
When I viewed the process as a spiral, it created space for self-compassion, awareness, and a deeper level of preparedness.Â
When you d...
by Dallas Bragg —
Jan 19, 2026
addiction
chemsex
chemsex addiction
chemsex recovery
crystal meth addiction
crystal methamphetamine
gay men
The Self-Trust Crisis (And Why You're Asking The Wrong Question)
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"I don't trust myself."
One of the most common limiting beliefs I see among the men who come to me for help. Sometimes this is a literal spoken sentence, and other times it's a clear message based on behavior.Â
Either way, it's rooted in shame and resignation, like it's an indictment of their ...
by Dallas Bragg —
Jan 12, 2026
addiction
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
gay man
lgbtq
msm
self trust
Understanding Boundaries (And Self-Betrayal)
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One of the greatest gifts crystal methamphetamine gave me was the understanding of boundaries.
I wasn't shown boundaries as a child.Â
I never knew how to create boundaries as an adult.
And in my active meth use, that gap in understanding was exploited by the chemical.
For example, whenever som...
by Dallas Bragg —
Jan 05, 2026
boundaries
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
gay
gay men
lgbtq
recovery
The Resolution Trap: How to Build Self-Trust Instead
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It's December 29th.
You know what's coming.
In three days, millions of people will wake up, hungover or not, and make sweeping declarations about who they're going to become:
"This year, I'm going to the gym five times a week."
"This year, I'm quitting substances for good."
"This year, I'm fin...
by Dallas Bragg —
Dec 29, 2025
chemsex
crystal methamphetamine
gay
gay men
resolutions
The Gift of Being Triggered: How Your Blind Spots Reveal Why Chemsex Felt Like the Answer
Hey y'all,
If you've listened to my recovery story, you may recall that early on, I found a job serving at a local high-end steakhouse.Â
Every day before the shift began, we were required to circle around the managers to hear the latest announcements and typically a list of server wrongdoings.Â
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by Dallas Bragg —
Dec 15, 2025
addiction
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
gay
gay man
lgbt
lgbtqia
msm
recovery
shadow work
Next Level Ammend Making
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What if the traditional amends process is just the foundation, and there's a whole other level of transformation waiting?
Hey y'all,
Let me start by saying this: If you've done traditional amends work in a 12-step program, that took courage. Real courage.
Making a list of people you've harmed ...
by Dallas Bragg —
Dec 08, 2025
addiction
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
lgbtq
recovery
When Love Meets Addiction: A New Approach to Intervention
Content Warning: This episode discusses addiction, family crisis, substance use, and challenging family dynamics. If you feel triggered or need support, please reach out to your support network or contact your local crisis resources.
A Personal Note from Dallas
When I fell into the chemsex worl...
by Dallas Bragg —
Dec 04, 2025
addiction
chemsex
chemsex recovery
crystal methamphetamine
crytal meth
lgbtq
You Are Your Higher Power: Reclaiming Sovereignty Through Free Will
There are powers greater than our individual selves—this is undeniable.Â
You might draw strength from nature's cycles, wisdom from ancestors who walked difficult paths before you, or guidance from your highest self (the version of you that already exists in your future, calling you forward).
The...
Dec 01, 2025
addiction
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
gay man
gay men
lgbtq
mephadrone
meth
recovery
The Myth of Abstinence
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Content Warning: This study guide discusses addiction, substance use, recovery, and internalized shame. If you feel triggered or unsafe, please reach out to your support network or local emergency services.
I was walking in nature one day when I conceived the idea of launching my own coaching...
by Dallas Bragg —
Nov 27, 2025
chemsex
chemsex recovery
crystal meth
crystal meth recovery
crystal methamphetamine
lgbtq
recovery
Stop Counting Days (Track This Instead)
Hey y'all,
Let's talk about something that's probably been eating at you.
You used last weekend, and now you're back at Day 1. Again.
That number you've been carefully building—gone. And with it, all the progress you thought you were making. The shame settles in heavy, whispering that familiar l...
by Dallas Bragg —
Nov 24, 2025
addiction
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
lgbtq
Comedy
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Content Warning: This study guide addresses crystal meth addiction, neurodivergence, sexual behaviors in active addiction, trauma processing, and the emotional challenges of recovery. It includes references to hotel room use scenarios and the realities of active addiction. Please engage with t...
by Dallas Bragg —
Nov 20, 2025
addiction recovery
chemsex
crystal meth
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