Jekyll and Hyde - An alcoholic journey with Steve Hawkins

On today’s episode, I talk with Steve Hawkins about addiction; specifically to Alcohol. For Steve, alcoholism was not the stereotypical journey. His story is not what you normally think of as that of an addict. For years Steve was a highly functioning alcoholic. He was successful at work, in his public life, and even at home. But alcohol still had a grip on his life and eventually it brought him to a breaking point.

Steve lived a double life. For years Steve struggled as a living Jekyll and Hyde. Playing the excellent Dr. Jekyll at home and work, all the while hiding his drive to break free from the stress of success and finding relief in times alone as Mr. Hyde with a drink.

Yet, God had an eye on Steve. God had a plan for Steve and he walked with Steve until on a business trip, alone in his hotel room, Steve got down on his knees  ...