‘My search for intimacy led me to chemsex, now I’m trying to regain control’
Simon was in his 30s when he first took part in chemsex and, now in his 40s, is “optimistic” about regaining control of his life. Content warning: This article explicitly discusses drug use, which is likely to make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. WORDS BY SIMON I grew up in the north. It was a typical English northern town – not much going on. Moving to London was always my aspiration – I wanted to live the life. I was a young gay lad from a small town, I…
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