In my latest 11-minute, unedited YouTube video, I took you on a literal and figurative walk through the origins of Grateful Truce—sharing my decision to serve the Lord through this work, the raw process behind the book, and my hard-won perspectives on recovery. Here’s what you will see:
Key Moments from the Video
🌱 The “Why” Behind the Book:
- How a poster board of scribbled ideas (shown on camera!) evolved into a mission to help others negotiate their truce with alcohol.
- My calling to serve through writing—not as a preacher or therapist, but as a fellow traveler offering tools, not rules.
🔄 My Take on AA & Rehab:
- Respect for AA’s community support, but honest critique of its limitations (especially for those seeking moderation).
- Rehab realities: Why institutional approaches often fail to address individual needs long-term.
- Emphasis: This path isn’t for everyone—but if you’ve felt trapped between “all or nothing,” it might be for you.
📜 Credentials & Credibility:
- 7+ years of sobriety battles, 100+ day sobriety streaks, and a Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu (proof I practice discipline!).
- 41 years in retail, real estate, and bartending—giving me a street-level view of addiction’s grip.
🌿 A Glimpse of My Sanctuary:
- As I walked, you saw my garden—a metaphor for growth, patience, and the daily work of nurturing what matters.
Why This Video Matters
This wasn’t a polished monologue. It was real talk:
- No edits = No hiding. Just my unfiltered heart on the path I’m inviting you to walk.
- Selfie-stick style = Intentional. Recovery isn’t about stages or spotlights—it’s one step, then another.
Your Turn
- For those questioning AA/rehab: Did my reflections resonate? Where do you disagree?
- For writers: Ever turned a poster board of chaos into something meaningful? (Tell me how!)
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3
P.S. The garden you saw? It’s proof that what we tend grows. Let’s tend your truce next.
Grateful Truce 
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