Posts by Cosgrove Norstadt
Standing on the Precipice
I am this close to using meth. I am standing on the precipice looking down into the valley below me and I see the strewn wreckage of so many souls who plunged into the crevice of meth use before me. My support system has collapsed and I am alone struggling to make a decision; to…
Read MoreCity Hall: The Wedding
The Parlor Preview
The Parlor with Jeff + Cosgrove “The Parlor” is an oral storytelling project featuring Jeff + Cosgrove (stars of the HUMP! Fest short film “The Glory Hole”). After 26 years of partnership, these elderly gay men have dozens of intimate, raw, hilarious and touching stories from their lives. As Cosgrove says, “When making life decisions,…
Read MoreInclusivity at The Center in Palm Springs
The Center is having a fundraiser called Transcending Barriers Creating Community. Included in the email they say, “Your presence and support will make a significant difference in our ongoing efforts to build a stronger and more inclusive community for all.” Tickets are $350 per person. I’m wondering how inclusive that is to the community as…
Read MoreOh, but to Blow a Cloud
Crystal Meth, Meth, Tina or blowing clouds, it’s the same result and right now I am jumping out of my skin to be high on meth. I get these days when it’s downright difficult to handle my emotions fully. I’m absolutely able to manage my emotions but I can’t help stopping feeling the emotions churn.…
Read MoreMeth Addict
I am a non active meth user. I stopped! Many of my meth brothers and sisters feel they can not stop but they can. I am an example of that. Look at me. See me. I’m a meth addict and I will not be ashamed and I will not be shunned. I am strong, I…
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