I used to think that freedom was being able to drink and use whenever I wanted. The problem was that it turned on me and started to strip my freedom one thing at a time. It wasn't until I dove into recovery full swing that I started to understand real freedom. Freedom for me today is being released from the bonds of addiction. It is being able to go about my day without having to bow down to the wishes of alcohol. It is being able to go where I want and not having to look over my shoulder.