Front cover for the book Grateful Truce
The One Question That Stops a Craving in Its Tracks
When cravings arise, pause by asking, “What am I really feeling right now?” This question helps identify underlying emotions like stress or loneliness instead of seeking alcohol. Addressing true needs transforms the craving, creating new mental pathways and promoting healthier habits.
The First 48 Hours of Sobriety: A Practical Guide After You Put the Bottle Down
This guide aids those choosing sobriety, emphasizing immediate steps for the first day, including physical care, spiritual connection, and planning for AA meetings. It encourages reaching out for support and making daily choices that foster recovery, stressing community strength.
Walking Back Into the Rooms of AA: An Honest Guide for the Restart
This guide encourages those considering Alcoholics Anonymous to embrace three key aspects for success: brutal honesty, courage to join meetings, and a willingness to engage with a higher power. The author shares personal insights and emphasizes that AA tools may not fit everyone but can be transformative for many.
Sober January Didn’t Stick. What Now? (A Guide Without Guilt)
The third week of January challenges “Sober January” enthusiasts with cravings and guilt after potential relapses. The piece emphasizes honesty in assessing personal triggers and exploring options, advocating for a guilt-free approach to recovery while encouraging practical steps forward.
Build Your Day: The 5 Daily Anchors for a Sober Mind (When Willpower Fails)
The post emphasizes that relying solely on willpower during recovery is insufficient; instead, a structured framework called The 5 Daily Anchors is necessary. These practices provide stability and support for navigating cravings and anxiety, fostering intentional peace and sobriety.
Announcing Your Free ‘First Steps to a Truce’ Starter Kit
Chris introduces the “First Steps to a Truce” Starter Kit, a free 6-page PDF guide designed to offer practical support for personal change, featuring foundational shifts, Bible verses, a daily prayer, and personal insights to encourage transformation.
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.
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