Johann Hari said, “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it’s connection.” This has been true for me. After nearly 19 years of addiction, I tried praying, reading the Bible, and more ministry, but nothing worked. A friend introduced me to CLEAN, and it changed my life. The key was community. The support and encouragement from a safe, trustworthy group brought the healing I longed for. This loving community, understanding my battles, reminded me of God's constant presence. Through authentic fellowship and discipleship, my life and those in my recovery group have been transformed.