Today I am celebrating my 12th year sober from alcohol. A substance that held complete control over every aspect of my life. While I was a functioning alcoholic for the majority of my addiction those last few years I suffered in an earthly hell. Jesus Christ set me free - completely free. It is difficult to share this truth with other individuals that have also been freed from substance addiction because the majority had to go through programs that took time and a lot of hard work. My experience was real however and undeniable. It was instantaneous and immediate. I will always give God the glory for my freedom from alcoholism because He is the one that set me free.