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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

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

What Does it Take to Transform?

5:30am comes early when you are catching the public bus. Homeless and on my way to the courthouse to pee in a cup, then to treatment. Once settled in my seat, I would close my eyes and lean my head back. This would be my hour of escape into the future while we made our way to the City of Charl...

Feb 17, 2025 addiction addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine

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

7 Insights for Chemsex (Tina) Recovery:

Season 1 is over, y'all! I'm rounding out the season with a solo pod: My overall insights for how to stop using crystal meth for men who have sex with men. This is not all-inclusive, but, in my opinion, the most important insight for setting yourself free and embodying your highest self. When w...

Feb 06, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex crystal methamphetamine

You Don't Have Character Defects.

My father was a Marine Corps Drill Instructor. Many mornings, he would burst into our bedroom with thunderous commands of "Revely! Revely!" My brother and I, startled and disheveled, would bound from our bunk bed and stand at attention. All I can remember is the trembling fear of the deep and...

Feb 03, 2025 12 steps character defects lgbtq shame

Testimonials!

Hey y'all! There is no study guide today. Please enjoy two bonus episodes of the podcast featuring two recent graduates of my 1:1 Coaching Program, Recovery Alchemy. I'm officially on a waiting list, but please apply for February/March by clicking here. Meet Chris: Listen to his podcast here. W...

Jan 30, 2025 crystal methamphetamine meth recovery

Why You Do What You Don't Want To Do.

For those in early recovery, the pressure of resisting the pull of crystal meth can be almost too much to bear. On this particular day, the crushing weight of my cravings caused a flight response. I ran out of the house and into the woods. The sun showed through the branches and into my tear...

Jan 27, 2025

Healing From Internalized Homophobia

The voices in my head were the loudest when my mind was distracted with tasks like driving or mowing the lawn. It was as if my inner critic stepped through the veil of my prefrontal cortex to hijack my thoughts. That's when I would hear, "You're a faggot" or "What if Jesus came back right now...

Jan 23, 2025

No Pain, No Gain: Super-Charged Recovery

Hey y'all, All of our lives, our subconscious, or EGO, tries to protect us from pain. Whether it's as simple as avoiding the hot eye of the stove or as complicated as trauma wounds. We are programmed to avoid pain and seek pleasure. If you have turned to crystal meth as a coping mechanism, cha...

Jan 20, 2025

Healing Religious Trauma After Meth

This little light of miiiiine... I'm gonna let it shiiiiiine... This little light of miiiiine... I'm gonna let it shiiiiiine... Imagine a darling 5-year-old Dallas standing in a group of children at church, arm stretched high into the air, pointer finger up. I learned in Sunday School that Jesu...

Jan 16, 2025

There is No Hope For You.

I was known in the Tina community as the 'wildcard'. A Russian dealer with one leg dubbed me with that title. (He follows me, so I hope he enjoys the shout-out) I took dangerous risks, often leaping before looking. But on this particular night, I was scared out of my mind. I had one hand on ...

Jan 13, 2025

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