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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

Fuck Like a Porn Star (AfterMeth)

Sexual recovery after meth addiction isn't just about abstaining from substances—it's about fundamentally reimagining your relationship with intimacy, pleasure, and connection. Jayson Parker's journey from religious shame through addiction to sexual liberation offers a roadmap for anyone seeking...

Jun 26, 2025 addiction addiction recovery chemsex sexual reintegration

Letting Go AfterMeth

In the depths of despair, a sobbing, snotty, wailing mess. I cried out to the Universe: "Please take this from me!" I was in the midst of a horrid come-down. I was deep in my "Tee-motions," as I used to call them. I could have won the Oscar for this one. I had thrown myself on the floor, face b...

Jun 23, 2025 addiction addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine letting go

Reinventing Yourself AfterMeth

Evan's story demonstrates the possibility of complete life transformation after crystal meth addiction. As a chemistry professor and drag queen who rebuilt his entire identity in a new city, Evan's journey offers a practical roadmap for anyone seeking to reinvent themselves in recovery. His emph...

Jun 19, 2025 addiction addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine lgbtq

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

Storytelling Healing AfterMeth

My dating profile used to read something like this: "Meth addict in recovery, HIV+ and two kids. If you kept reading, just swipe right." Back then, I used the justification that my life is an open book and I am "recovering out loud." But that was not the motivation behind divulging this i...

Jun 05, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex lgbtq storytelling

EDMR and Trauma - Informed Recovery

"Your brain needs time to recover. You've made these really strong associations, but our brains are plastic - they can change, they can reform, they can develop, they can make new associations." - Drake Schoeppl Core Insights from This Episode This conversation reveals the connection between u...

May 29, 2025 addiction chemsex emdr lgbtq trauma

You Didn't Fail, You Leveled Up!

If you take one concept from my content, its this: The key to recovery- and happiness- is reframing how you interpret (respond to) life experience. The only difference between someone who has a substantial amount of abstinent time and someone who is caught up in the relapse cycle is the abili...

May 26, 2025 addiction recovery chemsex crystal methamphetamine lgbtq

ADHD and Chemsex Addiction

Let me be vulnerable with you: I've discovered lately that I sometimes invalidate the experiences of others. And if you follow my content, you'll know how much I've advised you not to invalide the experience of others. Because, what we judge becomes our karma (our learning opportunity). In oth...

May 22, 2025 add addiction recovery adhd crystal methamphetamine

The Ultimate Recover Life-Hack

I woke up but kept my eyes closed. I was lying on top of the blankets because the sheets were soiled, but not from me. The sound of booming bass and laughter from the parking lot at 6am might seem abnormal in most situations. Not at the Greenleaf Inn. My home away from home: the streets. ...

May 19, 2025 addiction recovery crystal methamphetamine lgbtq mindfulness

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