I have a history of making addictive choices. I’ve acted like an addict because I am one — and sometimes that’s meant putting my life at risk. It’s tough to hear, especially in NA meetings, but it’s the truth: I’ll always be an addict. That doesn’t mean I’m hopeless — it means I have to stay aware.
Right now, I’m a reformed addict. I’ve been clean for 6 or 7 months from drug use and chemsex, and every day I’m learning how to live without leaning on substances. It’s not easy, but it’s real. This is me, figuring out life without the chaos — one step at a time.
