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When I reflect on my earliest memory, a blurry scene comes to mind. I must have been a toddler because the top of the kitchen table was above my head. I remember a blurred face that I recognize as my dad. He hands me a cup to drink out of and I take a big swig of whiskey. Crying ensues from me; l...

Dec 27, 2024

The Myth of Sex Addiction

On my back. Under the stars. On the streets of Charlotte. One week sober and overwhelmed. It was early August 2018. I had celebrated my 41st birthday in county jail. Now, I was ready to build it all back. I remember feeling a sense of excitement as I imagined living with my kiddos again, working ...

Dec 27, 2024

Moon's Out; Meth's Out

Summer Solstice AND a full moon?! The woo-woo's are going nuts right now. Do a little search on YouTube and you'll find all of the spiritual gurus talking about the meaning of these two events together and how to take advantage of the placement for your life. (By the way, I'm also a woo-woo 🙃... ...

Dec 27, 2024

When Family Loves Us to Death

"Mom, I was arrested." "For what???" "Drug possession." "YOU ARE SMOKING WEED?" "No, mom...meth." Silence If my mug shot hadn't been blasted over the internet, I'm not sure when I would have ever come clean to my mom about my meth addiction. My momma didn't understand how to manage a son with an ...

Dec 27, 2024

Devil and Angel: A Win/Win

Phone in the right hand, cigarette in the left. Right thumb scrolling the Grindr grid, left thumb flicking ashes. Left leg propped on banister, right leg crossed and jostling with anticipation. I had assumed the position on my back patio. The sun was setting, the kids were with their mom, and I w...

Dec 27, 2024

Psychedelics in Sobriety: They Can Coexist

Our response to life dictates our place in life. Victor Frankl, who survived a Nazi concentration camp famously wrote: "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances..." Our attitude is the only thing we...

Dec 27, 2024

Grieving Your Past (addiction) Self in 5 Stages

People who have had Near Death Experiences (NDE) report undergoing life reviews. Imagine a play-by-play of your story from birth to life projected on a celestial screen. I've used this possibility to help deter bad decisions. "If I do this, will I want it rehashed for the whole universe to watch ...

Dec 27, 2024

Self-Acceptance in Recovery

If I play with cars, I'm a good boy. If I drink beer and swear, I'm a good Bragg. If I attend church every week, I'm a good Christian. If I work long hours, I'm a good leader. If I...then I. Living under the conditions of the outside world overrode any sovereignty in my life. I allowed my identit...

Dec 27, 2024

AI: Revolutionizing Sobriety

"I feel gray." I mumbled and stared out the window. It was late summer. The sun revealed budding trees, busy birds, and a deep North Carolina blue sky. Crystal Meth had stolen my senses. Everything looked – and felt – gray. "Dallas, gray is not an emotion." My rehab counselor patiently responded....

Dec 27, 2024

When Interventions Work

In a powerful and vulnerable conversation on the AfterMeth podcast, Brandon shares his story of struggling with crystal meth addiction, navigating the challenges of being a gay man, and ultimately finding his path to healing and self-love. His journey is one of resilience, courage, and the trans...

Dec 27, 2024

Do the Work (on the root issues)

My 8-year-old body was veraciously bouncing on the leather school bus bench on the ride home. Typically the jostling would be caused by the rough, rural West Virginia roadways. Not today. I glanced down at the artwork in my hand, but my eyes went straight to the blue ribbon attached at the bott...

Dec 27, 2024

Using Plant Medicines in Recovery

For those struggling with chemsex and crystal meth addiction, especially within the LGBTQ+ community, the traditional 12-step model may not fully resonate. A more compassionate, holistic approach that digs deeper into the underlying reasons for substance abuse can be beneficial. There are additio...

Dec 27, 2024

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