The Highs and Lows: Drugs, Darkness, and the Search for Escape

This week, Steven returns to a topic that sparked a wave of conversation online —his viral post about the rampant use of drugs in the gay community. In this raw and personal episode, he opens up about his own experience during one of the darkest chapters of his life, shedding light on how and why substances became a temporary escape. Steven goes deeper, unpacking the emotional, cultural, and psychological factors that often lead people — especially within the LGBTQ+ community — to turn to drugs. This is a vulnerable, honest exploration of pain, coping, and the deeper need for connection.

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