Great thread Great
No but seriously, I truly believe that any recovering alocholic/addict becomes a much nicer person. I don't know why, some through working the steps I'm sure, but not all of us do that. Yet we become more appreciative, understanding and caring for others.
Also I have noticed just in myself that when I meet people (plenty in my extended family I can tell you - lol) that are biased, sexist, racist, homophobic, whatever negative attitude they may portrait, I tend to pass them off, not ignore, but somehow 'accept the things I can not change'. Your thread reminded me of that. Thanks.