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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
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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
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
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crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
gay man
gay men
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mephadrone
meth
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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
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The Resurrection of Recovery
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Content Warning: This study guide addresses crystal meth addiction, HIV diagnosis, partner loss, psychosis, suicidal ideation, and discussions of sexual behavior. Please engage with this material in a way that feels safe and supportive for your current stage of recovery.
I want to tell you ab...
by Dallas Bragg —
Nov 13, 2025
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
recovery
Blueprint for Loving Your Inner Critic (and finally feel joy)
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Hey y'all,
My estimation is that 90% of the men I work with are slaves to the voice of their inner critic.Â
It isn't enough to be told by the external world that we aren't good enough, but we also walk around with that message being whispered in our ear.Â
The mistake that 99% of this 90% make ...
by Dallas Bragg —
Nov 10, 2025
addiction
chemsex
crystal meth
crystal methamphetamine
inner critic
lgbtq
recovery
Choosing Freedom
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This is Part 4 of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap" (See part one,  part two, part three).Â
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
Validation Isn't the Problem (its the solution).
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This is Part 3 of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap" (See part one and part two). Next week, we'll explore the daily practices that sustain Marcus's transformation and keep him thriving in substance-free life.
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Marcus Discovers His Hidden Truth
Marcus is six weeks into...
by Dallas Bragg —
Oct 20, 2025
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crystal methamphetamine
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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.
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by Dallas Bragg —
Oct 09, 2025
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recovery
Your Wounds Hold the Answer
"The wound is the place where light enters you." - Rumi
One sentence of Rumi's writings can send me into months of reflection. This line (credit to him, but never actually found in his writings) has been on my mind lately.
As I reflected on these words, I thought of the beautifully wounded sou...
Sep 29, 2025
addiction
chemsex
healing
lgbtq
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Healing Sexual Shame
Shame. The most often discussed and most misunderstood word within the recovery space.Â
I'll admit that I am still wading my way through all of the complex conceptual layers.
One thing I do know: shame is at the core of any addictive pattern.Â
The more we can learn about our own shame, the more ...
Sep 25, 2025
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crystal methamphetamine
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lgbtq
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pnp
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Why You Can't Stop Using: Intentions
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In my early 20s, I was obnoxious, loud, and quite frankly, a bully.Â
Percolating anger from childhood circumstances met the anguish of being a closeted adult.Â
This perfect storm of bitterness rained down on others around me, especially those who appeared weak.
A Cracker Barrel server at the t...
Sep 22, 2025
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