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

Triggers are Healing in Recovery #addictionrecovery

1 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief multi‑speaker dialogue, the participants explore the concept that our strongest emotional triggers function as powerful teachers. They argue that recognizing a trigger—illustrated by a coworker named Sally whose tone evokes memories of a parent—offers an invitation to examine underlying pain and to evolve toward a higher way of being. The speakers frame each trigger as a sage or mentor, urging listeners not to ignore these moments but to use them as opportunities for personal growth and deeper recovery.

What in your life is your biggest emotional trigger? You know, that's your greatest teacher right there, Dallas. Yes, exactly.
Yes, that is the one. That is the sage. That is the mentor. Like, let that be.
Like, listen, never miss a good trigger's opportunity. Yeah, we don't want to waste that because, you know, Sally who comes in my workplace and, you know, speaks to me in a tone that reminds me of my mom. Oh, yeah, she tricked me. Yeah, let me, let me investigate this, right? This is the invitation, right? Just in the same way pain is the invitation. Every trigger is an invitation to a higher way of being.
That's right.