Protecting Sobriety: Balancing Friendship and Recovery

The Friendship Test: How to Protect Your Sobriety Without Losing Your Community

You did it. You hit a major milestone—maybe 30, 60, or 90 days sober. The fog is lifting, and you’re starting to feel like yourself again. Then your phone buzzes. It’s the group chat: “Same bar, same time, same crew.”

In an instant, that hard-won peace is replaced by a knot of anxiety. You know exactly who will slide that first shot toward you with a well-meaning, “Come on, one won’t kill you.” In that moment, your sobriety can feel terrifyingly fragile.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The truth is, one of the biggest threats to recovery isn’t a lack of willpower; it’s the powerful pull of old routines and relationships. But you don’t have to choose between your friends and your well-being. You can learn to navigate your social life with intention and strength. Share this video if it resonates.

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Find Peace in the Struggle. There is a Path Forward.

Are you a Christian who feels trapped, ashamed, or exhausted by your relationship with alcohol? You believe in grace, but you only feel guilt. You want freedom, but the paths of strict abstinence or uncontrollable drinking both seem like a lonely, uphill battle.

This is a place of hope, not of judgment. Welcome to Grateful Truce.

We are a dedicated Christian ministry that serves believers struggling with alcohol. Our mission is to offer a compassionate, biblically-grounded path to a sustainable peace—a “Truce.” We provide free, daily resources that focus on grace, community, moderation, and practical steps, helping you move from a cycle of shame to a life of purpose and freedom in Christ.

This ministry, and all we do here, is dedicated to serving Jesus Christ, whose power is made perfect in our struggles and whose grace meets us in our acceptance.

Take the First Step Toward Your Truce Today.
It’s free, it’s practical, and it’s delivered straight to you.

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(Your free kit includes: [“The ‘First Steps to a Truce Guide,” “3 Key Bible Verses for the Struggle,” “A Prayer to Start Your Day”])