Front cover for the book Grateful Truce
The Unspoken Reality: A Survivor’s Guide to the Rehab Industry
Entering rehab can be a daunting process marked by the intersection of hope and harsh realities. This guide explores navigating the rehabilitation industry, emphasizing the stark differences between recovery promises and operational truths, underscoring the need for awareness and discernment throughout the journey.
The Unvarnished Truth: 7 Brutal Realities of Early Sobriety
The journey of sobriety is often painted in the soft hues of renewal and hope. And while that hope is the destination, the path there is through a stark, unforgiving landscape that most are too afraid to describe. Today, I’m bypassing the inspirational posters. This is a direct account of the seven brutal realities that define the…
A Toolbox Needs Tools (A Heartfelt Note)
If you’ve spent any time here, you know Grateful Truce isn’t about flashy production or quick fixes. It’s a quiet workshop. It’s where we forge practical tools—for the anxious mind, for the recovering spirit, for anyone navigating the messy, beautiful, and often difficult work of inner peace. These tools—the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding drill, the ritual replacement…
Food as Fuel, Not a Feeling: Nourishing Your Sobriety
Sober January marks the start of a new journey where cravings emerge as your body seeks stability. Emphasizing the importance of balanced nourishment, stabilize mood through regular protein and healthy fats while shifting mindset from deprivation to stewardship, fostering recovery and peace.
When Tools Are Flagged as Weapons: My Journey to Share Peace in Recovery
Let’s talk about the silence. Not the peaceful kind. The other kind—the one that comes when you’re trying to share a lifeline and the system keeps mistaking it for a hazard. If you’ve followed Grateful Truce, you know the rhythm. A short video. A simple tool. A “here’s what worked for me” offered freely. Tools…
The Ritual Replacement – How to Rewire Your Anxiety, One Swap at a Time
The post explains how anxiety operates through automatic rituals and highlights the concept of Ritual Replacement, which involves identifying triggers and replacing negative habits with positive actions. This three-step process seeks to cultivate inner peace and emotional resilience.
Find Lasting Peace This Christmas
This Christmas, hope lies in every heart seeking lasting peace. Chris Mosser’s short film, “The Unshakable Truce,” emphasizes finding strength through Jesus Christ’s grace, offering encouragement for those in recovery and seeking peace during the holidays.
Finding Your Anchor: A Biblical Strategy for When Anxiety & Cravings Crash In
The content emphasizes the importance of finding emotional stability during anxiety through the Anchoring technique, specifically the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method. It highlights how this practice aids in returning to present reality and fostering a spiritual discipline for mental renewal and peace.
The Invisible Relapse: Are You Slipping Before You Drink?
Relapse often initiates in the mind, not as a single event, but through subtle neglect of self-care and support. Recognizing early signs of emotional distress is crucial, as awareness can prevent the gradual dismantling of recovery efforts.
The 2026 Drinking Truce: A Realistic Guide to Regaining Control
The 2026 Drinking Truce promotes sustainable change in drinking habits without complete abstinence. Through a personal Habit Audit and three agreements—percentage pact, social swap, and targeted takeback—it encourages mindful choices, fostering agency and healthier social interactions around alcohol.
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