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

To addict parents: just be. #recoveryjourney #soberdad

5 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief, first‑person testimony, Dallas Bragg reflects on his journey from being an engaged, loving father to a "hurting" and "lost" dad who grappled with suicidal thoughts and turned to substance use to numb his pain. He describes how his addiction led to personal decline, but after entering drug court and committing to sobriety, his children stood by him throughout his recovery. Bragg emphasizes that simply being present, patient, and authentic—"just be"—was key to rebuilding his relationship with his kids and offers this as encouragement for other parents struggling with addiction.

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You know what? I was a good daddy. I played with my kids every chance that I could get. When they learned how to drive, I was the one who showed them. But I was a hurting daddy. I was a lost daddy. And I didn't know if I wanted to live or to die. So I started using. And I started numbing all of that pain. And eventually, Started wasting away to nothing. I didn't think they'd forgive me, but they were right there when I graduated from drug court. They were right there when I decided to get sober, and now they're right there beside me, supporting me all the way. And all it took was for me to just be still, be present, wait patiently, don't push, and just be myself. And it all worked out, and it can work out for you.