Dallas Bragg describes how lying became woven into his addiction, and why recovery means more than staying sober. He argues that rebuilding your life requires choosing honesty in every moment, which reconnects you with yourself and makes real relationships possible.
Do you even know what's true anymore? You've lied to everyone in your life, including yourself, so much that you are believing what you've made up. It's become so easy to lie that you lie about stupid shit that you don't even need to lie about. That's what happens when we are trying to live a secret Tina life. The hardest truth that I had to learn in recovery: lying wasn't just something I did. It became who Who I was. Recovery isn't just about stopping the substance. It's about reclaiming your relationship with truth. When you commit to honesty in every moment, in every situation, to every person, you're reconnecting with your body, with your soul, and you're able to create authentic connection with others. And that is what will transform your life.
