Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
Welcome - to the first, or hundred and first, or one thousand and first day of your quit!
In the beginning of our journeys we need to form a pact, make a promise, a commitment with ourselves to not do something we’ve done for perhaps many years. Whether it’s smoke, vape, chaw, snus - engage in some habitual form of nicotine consumption. Even NRTs can become addictive with constant overuse if directions aren't followed.
At first we can feel a bit like fish out of water, flopping around in a strange environment and we need to take a helping hand more often, vow more strongly and gather strength from the other fish around us. In the beginning we especially need to be very attentive to our commitment and hold ourselves accountable. But as we progress, that need lessens. Happily. But still we’ll come back once a day or week or whenever we need to (when that sudden emotional craving moment smacks us) in order to reinforce our commitment and keep our quits safe. Or simply to offer a hand in support.
Come here whenever you need to. Take the hand offered by the person before you. It could be the hand of someone on their first day. How thrilling is THAT! And each time you reach out with your other hand for the next quitter know that you're proclaiming “Yes, I can! And so can YOU!”
We’re all on this journey together. And there is strength and beauty in this shared commitment. Bravo to us all!
How to pledge:
As you go through your day you know that you have these two people with you and all of you are keeping each other strong. How cool is that!
If these help you - use them. If they don't - create your own. (Thanks to @JimTaddeo for finding them.)
Interested in volunteering to run the Daily Pledge? Send me a PM for more information.
Note: The above text has been provided by the EX Community from previously posted Daily Pledges and doesn't reflect the views or opinions of BecomeAnEX, Truth Initiative or the EX Team.
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Thank you for your hand @SuzyQ411 i gladly and firmly take it and pledge to not smoke today. Day 7. Whilst also tapering off painkillers after surgeries. Soooo….. I offer my hand with love and support to the next in line and invite you to come join us. ❤️
@Barbscloud Good day! I have just set my quit date & would like to pledge to stick to it & help you & others do the same. Best wishes for overcoming this addiction 👐
@MrsWarner Today is my second day, and I am feeling strong. I pledge to extend my hand to the next person.
@rnixon0 You are strong! Congrats on your freedom! And I'm getting excited!! I also pledge to extend my hand to the next Ex 🤝🖤
Good Afternoon @MrsWarner ,
I am happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I will extend my other hand to the next person in line.
@vicky_k Thank you. Just the thought of a holding hand is like a hug! 🤗
Vicky K, I take your hand and pledge not to vape today. I give my hand to the next person who needs it. ❤️
@MrsWarner Welcome to the EX and the Daily Pledge.
Barb
@rnixon0 Happy to see you on the pledge.
Barb
We got January 2023 off to a great start with nearly 500 pledges. Great job pledglings. Keep it going in February by making your pledge today.
The January pledge is now closed.