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One of the greatest gifts crystal methamphetamine gave me was the understanding of boundaries.
I wasn't shown boundaries as a child.Â
I never knew how to create boundaries as an adult.
And in my active meth use, that gap in understanding was exploited by the chemical.
For example, whenever som...
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Hey everyone,
Loneliness. It's one of those words we throw around constantly in recovery circles—right up there with "connection" and "self-care." But what does it actually mean? And more importantly, what do we do about it?
Here's what I know from working with hundreds of men in recovery: lon...
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This study guide contains discussions of substance use, sexual assault, trauma, discrimination, marginalization, toxic relationship dynamics, and mental health struggles. If you feel triggered or at risk of using, please reach out to your support network or local emergency servic...
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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Content Warning: This study guide discusses chemsex, substance use, harm reduction approaches, relapse, and addiction recovery. Some content may be triggering for those in early recovery or those currently struggling with substance use.
When Giulio Spatola reached out to participate in this con...
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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 ...
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...
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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...
Hey y'all,
Let's talk about something that's probably been eating at you.
You used last weekend, and now you're back at Day 1. Again.
That number you've been carefully building—gone. And with it, all the progress you thought you were making. The shame settles in heavy, whispering that familiar l...
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Content Warning: This study guide addresses crystal meth addiction, neurodivergence, sexual behaviors in active addiction, trauma processing, and the emotional challenges of recovery. It includes references to hotel room use scenarios and the realities of active addiction. Please engage with t...
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I hear it all the time: "I can't have sex without using. It just doesn't work."
And underneath that statement is a belief that sober sex is somehow inferior, broken, or impossible.
You've convinced yourself that the substance unlocked something real, and now without it, you're stuck with some ...
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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.
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