I usually write once in a while here simply because I have found happiness and peace in my life and I like to share that with others. Hopefully it's as contagious as a cold 🙂
However, a dear friend pointed out that most people here don't even know who I am as far as my own struggles with quitting. I don't mind sharing....I just didn't think it mattered. But, here goes:
I found this site 4 or so years ago during a time in my life when I was wanting to quit. I had some major health problems, lost my very bestest friends within a year of eachother, and was definitely not at my best. But I thought I had this quit thing down. I was doing very well until........
Until I wasn't doing very well. I hit rock bottom in my life, never mind my smoking. But I think now that this was God's way of getting me on my road....the journey I am supposed to be taking. Still, it was a rough time and I relapsed.
I am now 329 days smoke free. I am happy, relaxed, and doing well. What was, was....I can't change that. But I had my "ah-ha" moment and found that quitting this time wasn't as tough as I thought. I am more positive, more looking ahead than behind, and very ok with who I am.
To make a long story short, I love my life. I love myself enough to quit smoking, exercise, and eat healthy. I find joy in everything. I try to be kind. I love to help others. I am not afraid! Not afraid to try new things, not afraid to live life smoke-free. I still have bad times......it's part of life. But I handle it as it comes and never get in my own way anymore.
So, that's my story. That's my bit of sharing. I don't know that it changes anything....but I've been there as each of you have. Day 1.....day 30......day 100. I know how it felt for me. And we are all different.
I hope all of you love yourselves, are as kind to yourselves as you are to others, and know that you matter to the world!!
Sheri
