Why You're Stuck on Chems*x
In this personal testimony, Dallas Bragg explains how he turned to chemsex and methamphetamine to avoid the deep loneliness he felt. He describes falling in love with each new partner, only to spiral into despair when the drug ran out or the partner left, creating a painful feedback loop that drove him to seek validation on Grindr and left him feeling even more isolated. Bragg identifies the core emotions he was avoiding—loneliness, isolation, boredom, grief—and acknowledges that the cycle persisted even after quitting meth. He then shares his recovery process: deliberately practicing being alone, confronting the fear that solitude equals danger, and gradually teaching his nervous system that aloneness is safe. This uncomfortable work led to lasting healing, allowing him to feel comfortable with himself. He ends by challenging listeners to recognize which emotions they are running from and to consider feeling them directly.
