Dallas BraggFormer crystal methamphetamine user, I help men who have sex with men break free from the addictive patterns associated with Chemsex. Currently expanding my expertise by seeking to become a Certified

Finding your tribe in recovery. #lgbtq #addictionrecovery #soberliving

8 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this candid monologue, Dallas Bragg reflects on the intense, dopamine‑driven brotherhood he experienced within the gay community, especially with his "Tina" friends, describing it as a trauma bond that offers insecure men a temporary escape from rejection. He then confronts the daunting question of how to move from that high‑octane, drug‑fueled tribe to a life that may feel "bland" and boring. Bragg reframes addiction as a "gift" and a clean palette that can be used to rebuild one’s authentic identity, emphasizing that true freedom after addiction comes from within, not from external circumstances. He concludes with an invitation to comment and share the message to spread hope for recovery.

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I'll be honest, the strongest connection I felt in the gay community was with my Tina friends. There is a sense of brotherhood, a trauma bond, and the time you spent together is 100x dopamine-driven, so you really bond in an intimate way. For men who feel insecure and rejected, the chemical crowd is the perfect setting to temporarily forget all of that and feel free. But how can you transition from what feels like your tribe to a life that seems bland and boring? Deep healing begins with connecting to your authentic self. Addiction is a gift. It's a clean palette for you to create your identity and your reality. So don't take it for granted. Life beyond drug addiction will bring you a level of freedom that you can't even imagine. But it will never be found outside of you. Comment and share this post to spread hope for recovery.