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

Patience in Recovery #addictionrecovery

3 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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In this motivational monologue, Dallas Bragg addresses men who have sex with men (MSM) struggling with the TINA (There Is No Alternative) relapse cycle in addiction recovery. He argues that impatience is a form of self‑hate, self‑rejection, and self‑attack, creating a barrier between the individual and their desired state of sobriety. Bragg emphasizes that impatience reflects a lack of faith and certainty, which are crucial for sustaining recovery. He warns against internalizing external expectations—such as “I should be farther along” or “I should have only one white chip”—and urges listeners to reject these pressures. Ultimately, he frames patience as the essential bridge that connects the person to lasting recovery, encouraging self‑compassion and trust in the process.

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For men who have sex with men who are trying to beat the TINA relapse cycle, one of the worst things you can do is be impatient. When you don't have patience with yourself and with the process, it is a form of self-hate. A lack of patience is the barrier between you and where you want to be. Impatience is a form of self-rejection, and haven't you rejected yourself enough? Impatience is a form of self-attack, and haven't you attacked yourself enough? Impatience implies a lack of faith. And let me tell you something. Certainty that you're coming out of this addiction and faith that all things are working for your good are sometimes the only thing you have. Do not should yourself. Do not let anybody else should yourself. Like, I should be farther along. I shouldn't be relapsing anymore. I should be at this place. I should only have one white chip. Fuck all that. Patience is the bridge to take you to where you want to be.