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Understanding Boundaries (And Self-Betrayal)

One of the greatest gifts crystal methamphetamine gave me was the understanding of boundaries. I wasn't shown boundaries as a child. 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

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. 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. ...

by Dallas Bragg — Dec 15, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay gay man lgbt lgbtqia msm recovery shadow work

Grieving Your Chemsex Life

I remember walking out of the Cricket storefront, frowning at my new phone - an Android, of all things - with the new phone number that no one from my old life had. I should have felt victorious. As if I were on the precipice of a great new beginning. I was "winning" at recovery. Instead, I fe...

by Dallas Bragg — Nov 03, 2025 chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay lgbtq msm

Chemfriendly: Safety for Sex Workers

Content Warning: This study guide addresses topics including sexual assault, consent violations, sex work, and substance use in explicit terms. These discussions are intended to support healing and harm reduction. Please engage with this material at your own pace and reach out for support if nee...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 30, 2025 chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay gay men harm reduction lgbtq sex worker

Choosing Freedom

This is Part 4 of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap" (See part one, part two, part three). Marcus's New Path: Conscious Connection Marcus is sitting across from me on our Zoom call, and something is different. There's a settledness in his body that wasn't there six mon...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 27, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal meth crystal methamphetamine gay gay man queer recovery

The Gift of Rock Bottom

Kevin Davis's journey from 20 years of crystal meth addiction to becoming a successful model offers us a powerful roadmap for recovery. His story reminds us that transformation isn't just possible—it can lead to a life more fulfilling than we ever imagined. Listen to Episode Watch Episode Th...

by Dallas Bragg — Oct 09, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal meth gay lgbtq meth methamphtamine recovery

You're Lying to Everyone (especially yourself)

Ever listen to the labels we give ourselves? "I'm a morning person." "I'm not a reader." "I'm just not a foodie." When did we decide what we are? At what point did we accept our role in life? I used to say that I did not like to camp. Years later, after going camping a few times, I realize...

Feb 24, 2025 addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine gay lgbtq

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