swimlessons62
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
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| Location | Portland, Maine, United States |
| Introduction | I'm a recovering alcoholic/addict, and a survivor of CSA, who has peeled away many layers of both personal trauma and the associated coping skills that no longer serve me. I started this blog as a means to express my own personal path to recovery. I felt that, by surviving and thriving, I was obligated to tell my story for the benefit of others in similar situations. By no means am I claiming to be "well" or the harbinger of all the answers to recovery. There have been countless people of strength and support . . . and some barriers to recovery as well. I hope to discuss these and other issues with equal deliverance, and candor as to my own damage delivered upon others. As I continue on this journey, I own that there a wrongs that I endeavor to address with male sexuality, and our embedded, societal norms that leave boys vulnerable to abuse, and men susceptible to wounding others. All comments are welcome, but toxic masculinity and disparaging comments about any particular group will be deleted. |
| Favorite music | Yes, Joe Walsh, then anything else. |
The love potion you made tastes terrible. How will you drink it?
What's your go-to coping skill? Anything that reaches past the isolation of shame. I don't like weighted blankets, but I love a good pillow nap. I place pillows on myself, and it's just the right amount of presence, without being overwhelmed.