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

You Create Your Recovery #soberliferecovery

15 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this monologue, Dallas Bragg emphasizes that sobriety is a personal, self‑defined journey. He argues against external definitions of what counts as sober, urging listeners to choose recovery methods that work for them—such as using green to avoid white or avoiding crystal meth—rather than adhering to a single program or gospel truth. Bragg stresses that labeling someone as "not sober" can be counterproductive, potentially pushing them toward drug use. The core message is empowerment: individuals should decide what sobriety looks like for them and reject guilt or shame imposed by others.

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Let me tell you something. You do not let anybody tell you what's sober and what isn't sober. If green keeps you from using white, then do it. Do whatever you want in your recovery. That's the miracle of recovery. It's self-empowerment. You decide your recovery route, what sober looks like. There is no gospel truth. There is no one book or one program that says this is the only way to recover and this is sobriety and this isn't. These people don't understand that when you say to somebody you're not sober, you're only pushing them to the drug. You're not doing them any good, or you're, you're not adding any value to the discussion. What you do to keep yourself from using crystal meth is your choice, and you get to decide. So do not let anyone guilt you or shame you into thinking you're not sober.