[nandm]

When I read the paragraph in the Big Book that speaks of Dr. Jekyl and Hyde, I have no trouble relating to it as I lived it. Dr. Jekyl or You Better Run And Hyde.....that was how I was known during the last few years of my drinking. I never knew who I would be once I started drinking. I also was really proud of a hat that I had, it said "Instant *******, Just add alcohol" and too many times this was way too true. Today, I know who I am. I don't have to worry about who I might become because alcohol has hit my system because today I no longer feel the need to add alcohol to my body. Today, I have the ability to stop and think before I respond. I don't have to strike back at people when I feel slighted, I can choose to apply the program and work the steps around it. I am grateful for the kit of spiritual tools that AA has provided me.