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Rough day, but taking positive steps forward

Tabbiekat
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I woke up crying from the dreams last night. That right their told me it would be a rough day. My friend/roommate headed out to the farm, moved cows and started corn harvest in the neighboring county. This would have been the first day transporting corn for me and my husband. I am not afraid to drive the semi truck, but as I told my roommate I have not driven in over 10 years and I have never driven a big truck solo. I teamed drove with my husband for a few months when I got my license, then health issues made me quit. I had every intention to get a couple of runs in with my husband so I could drive solo if needed. In the spring my roommates brother said he would take me out to get some practice in and if available I can help next year.

I had some bills to pay this morning, and while I was charging my truck up-it has something causing the battery to drain, my neighbor who happens to be a pastor was out picking tomatoes so we talked for a bit. That was the first time since I moved here 3 years ago we talked for more then a moment, normally it is just a wave hello as we pass each other in the alley. Once I got home from running around I realized not only did I not smoke, but not once did I have the desire to. Driving was a huge trigger for me last year before I quit. I have every intention of not even taking the pack with me when I go out again. My roommate has texted twice and called once today to check up on me since I am home alone. I do not think he realizes just how much that means to me.

Hold tight to your quits, I know I will be joining you as a non-smoker soon.

Tabbie

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I quit smoking Oct 31st 2017. It was hard, I had rough moments, but even with my husband and roommate smoking I kept from smoking since I decided to do it for me. Aug 7th 2018 my husband quit smoking. September 18 my world was turned upside down as my husband died in front of me. February 19, 2019 I quit..it took a few tries after my husband passed, but I am no longer a smoker.