The Sober Survival Guide: A Foul-Mouthed, Real-World Look at Your First Year in Recovery Hardcover – Large Print, March 17, 2025

"One F***ing Day at a Time: Your No-BS Guide to the First Year Clean & Sober"You’re fresh out of the shitstorm—treatment’s done, and now it’s just you against the world. Cravings hit like a sledgehammer, emotions f*** you sideways, and everyone’s waiting for you to screw it up again. Welcome to your first year sober—it’s a hell of a ride, and this book’s your unfiltered wingman. No fluffy platitudes or shrink-wrapped theories—just real moves to keep your ass clean and sober and your life worth living.Meet David—a 27-year-old oilfield grunt who hit bottom in a dive bar bathroom, whiskey and coke damn near killing him. A year later, he’s sober, steady, and still fighting, thanks to Tony, his gruff-ass AA sponsor, and the 12 steps that dragged him back from the edge. His story’s your roadmap—messy, brutal, and packed with truth. From dodging bar buddies to rebuilding bridges he torched, David’s grind mirrors yours, and he’s proof you can do this shit too.This isn’t a feel-good pamphlet—it’s a battle plan. You’ll learn how to spot relapse traps before they sink you, tame the emotional chaos that wants you dead, and build a crew that’s got your back. It’s got strategies to eat right, sleep hard, and move your ass without losing your sober edge—practical tools that work when the world’s a circus. Tony’s growls and the steps lace it all up, keeping it real and raw.Every page is a stubborn, sober day—David’s stumbles, wins, and the no-nonsense wisdom that carried him through. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress, and it’s about you. Whether you’re pacing sober living or just clinging to day one, this book’s your lifeline—one gritty, badass step at a time. Grab it, fight for it, and make your new f***ing life stick. Read more