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I focus most of my time helping men in early recovery who are trying to stop engaging in chemsex. But, the longer I am in this industry, the more I recognize the need to also help those who have been living meth-free for a considerable amount of time, who are asking, "What now?". Life after me...

Jul 21, 2025 addiction chemsex lgbtq procrastination recovery

Everyone Else is Partying, But I Can't

It's mid-July, and your Instagram feed looks like a highlight reel of everything you used to think you were missing. Shirtless men at circuit parties in Mykonos. Pride celebrations that stretch from Thursday to Tuesday. Festival lineups that make my former party-self salivate with envy. And h...

Jul 14, 2025 addiction chemsex crystal methamphetamine lbgtq recovery

Why You Do What You Don't Want To Do

It can feel maddening when you are trying to quit using meth. Each day, each hour, each second feels like you are a different version of yourself. You don't want to use, you want to use, you hate meth, you will stop nothing until you have it. You have a stellar day of feeling happy and accom...

Jul 07, 2025 addiction lgbtq methamphetamine recovery

Sexual Reintegration AfterMeth

Sexual recovery after methamphetamine addiction is one of the most complex yet transformative aspects of healing. As Mell McCracken, a leading expert in chemsex recovery, reminds us: "Sex is never an emergency, especially in sexual recovery." This journey requires deep self-reflection, patience...

Jul 03, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex lgbtq recovery

Working With Your Energy AfterMeth

From the AfterMeth Podcast - Episode with Craig Bricado Listen to the Podcast HERE Watch the Podcast HERE Take a moment before diving in. 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 w...

Jun 12, 2025 addiction chemsex energy management lgbtq recovery

People-Pleasing and Meth Use

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 ...

Jun 09, 2025 addiction crystal methamphetamine lgbtq people pleasing queer recovery

Contingency Management

The first time I heard the term "Harm Reduction" was from a straight male meth dealer. I was later in my active use when my mom brought me to West Virginia to get my life together. This guy needed someone who could 'hit a vein,' and I needed free drugs. So, our relationship was transactional and...

May 01, 2025 addiction contingency management harm reduction methamphetamine recovery

Attachment Styles and Chemsex Addiction

There's something so exciting about the texting dance that occurs after you match with someone from a dating app (at least the ones who are able to carry on a conversation). I guess you could say it's the modern version of "courtin'." I used to love sharing and learning with new matches. At one ...

Apr 24, 2025 addiction attachment style crystal methamphetamine lgbtq recovery

Wake Up and Take Control

Most of this world is asleep. Wake up. Scroll. Gym. Work. Scroll. Netflix. Sleep. What a life. The average person who grew up in suburbia, graduated from college, was employed by a corporation, married, had kids... I often wonder how they could ever know what it's like to smoke a bowl of meth a...

Apr 21, 2025 crystal methamphetamine lgbtq meth recovery

What does it mean have Integrity?

As a military brat, I grew up in trailer parks along the coast of North Carolina. Instant neighborhood of other military brats. A huge fenced-in playground was in the center of one of the parks. I remember playing there until the "street lights came on," the universal Gen X sign that it was ti...

Apr 07, 2025 addiction crystal methamphetamine integrity lgbtq recovery

How to Create Boundaries in Your Recovery

Today, we're diving deep into something that many of us have struggled with throughout our lives long before crystal entered the picture - boundaries. Not just what they are but how they become the foundation of a life worth staying present for. "What you into?" Dear lord, how many times have...

Mar 03, 2025 boundaries crystal methamphetamine gayandsober lgbtq recovery

That Time I Stole From Best Buy.

I loved shoplifting. Toward the end of meth use, stealing was the only high I enjoyed. The euphoria sweeping my body as the Target cart crossed the threshold was invigorating. The adrenaline rush from getting out with a pile of goods tided me over until we could score. And the only way to sco...

Feb 10, 2025 chemsex crystal methamphetamine meth recovery pnp recovery tina

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