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Share your quitting journey

Sharing my 100 day milestone

bonnieherche
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8 17 188

To the amazing people in the EX community, I know that I have been quiet for the past two months and remiss in sharing my journey with you. While at the beginning of my quit when my emotions were raging and thoughts of smokes and vapes occupying my every waking hour, it felt really powerful to share. But as I began to even out, and work to get back to my daily life, I actually found participation in the community a little triggering, and had to change my approach to support, relying more heavily on therapy, friends and my husband for support.

I hope you understand, and I'm sure you do as you advocate how unique each quit can be, but I did want to come back to share and revel in what I consider my biggest milestone to date - today I am 100 days quit.

I never thought I'd get here, for so many years I was scared, ashamed and convinced I would never be able to quit. But I did, I am, I am doing it!

Thank you again for your support. I celebrated my 3 month milestone with a glorious massage and am considering what kind of reward I want to give myself for making it to 100 days - feel free to comment with suggestions! I look forward to continuing to connect with you and working towards what I have set as my next major milestone of 6 months...though I plan to celebrate in my own quiet way, every single day.

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About the Author
A born and bred New Yorker, I currently reside in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with my husband of 8 years and our adorable chiweenie, Dobby Day. After a 13 year career in music and entertainment, I now lead consumer marketing for the education industry's first ever subscription service for textbooks. After a life long struggle with anxiety and self image, I've committed my next chapter to self love, care and wellness - which includes ending my 21 year addiction to nicotine. I am a fitness fanatic and can be found lifting, running, boxing and doing Orange Theory 5 days a week. I am currently exploring my new found interest in integrative and alternative medicine and healing including acupuncture and reiki.