Waco Woman Publishes Recovery Coloring Books

Kristine Koehn King's books aim to help others in sobriety find peace and strength.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:48pm

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A softly blurred, intimate photograph of a person's hands holding an open adult coloring book, with the pages filled with abstract, organic patterns in warm, earthy tones, conveying the quiet, meditative nature of the recovery process.The soothing, mindful act of coloring provides a therapeutic outlet for those in recovery, offering a moment of peace and reflection.Waco Today

Kristine Koehn King, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Waco, Texas, has published a series of adult coloring books designed to help people in recovery find moments of calm and encouragement when staying sober feels hardest. King, who has been sober since 2012, created the books based on her own experiences and hopes they will provide support for others struggling with addiction.

Why it matters

Addiction and recovery are deeply personal journeys, and creative outlets like coloring books can provide therapeutic benefits for those in sobriety. King's books offer a unique resource for the recovery community, tapping into the growing popularity of adult coloring while addressing the specific challenges of maintaining sobriety.

The details

King's first book, 'Thank God I Stayed: A Recovery Coloring Book for Alcoholics and Addicts Seeking Hope,' was recently released, with a second book called 'I Didn't Give Up' coming soon. The books are not just about coloring, but about 'slowing down, quieting thinking, and breathing' during difficult moments in recovery. Proceeds from the books go to King's recovery ministry, Purpose Driven Sobriety, which aims to provide truth and hope to those struggling with addiction.

  • Kristine Koehn King has been sober since March 14, 2012.
  • King's first coloring book was recently released.
  • Her second book, 'I Didn't Give Up,' will be available on Amazon on April 6, 2026.

The players

Kristine Koehn King

A member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Waco, Texas, who has been sober since 2012 and has published a series of adult coloring books to help others in recovery find moments of calm and encouragement.

Purpose Driven Sobriety

King's recovery ministry, which aims to 'walk with people who feel spiritually sick' and provide 'truth and hope' to those struggling with addiction.

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What they’re saying

“There was a time in my life I wasn't sure I was going to make it. Recovery wasn't loud and glamorous. It was quiet, messy, and painful. Sometimes, one day at a time. Sometimes one moment at a time.”

— Kristine Koehn King, Recovered Alcoholic and Author

“These books are designed to help people like me slow down, quiet their thinking, and breathe.”

— Kristine Koehn King, Recovered Alcoholic and Author

“If these books help someone hold on just one more day, then they have done exactly what I intended them to do.”

— Kristine Koehn King, Recovered Alcoholic and Author

What’s next

King's second book, 'I Didn't Give Up,' will be available on Amazon on April 6, 2026.

The takeaway

Kristine Koehn King's coloring book series provides a unique and therapeutic resource for the recovery community, offering a creative outlet and moments of peace and encouragement for those struggling with addiction. Her personal experience and dedication to helping others in sobriety are inspiring examples of the power of recovery.