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365 days

Joan_01-02-2015
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I never thougth I'd be writing this blog, and my heart is in my throat as I write it.  I copied this paragraph from my very first blog:

This website and reading everyone's stories has been a God send - none of us are alone, and those who have been quit for a long time and still blog are an incredible inspiration.  Thank you@!

It still rings true - you all have seen me through emotional roller coasters over the past year+.  I couldn't have done it without you.  

For those of you who think you'll never make it, stop the thoughts!!!  You can do anything - oh, yes YOU CAN!!  Stick around, read, listen, cry, get angry, laugh, but most importantly, but filled with immense joy at every single second you choose to accept life, make the change, and let go of the nicodemon.  Life has so many AMAZING things waiting for you beyond the end of that stinkorette.  Don't allow yourself to be a slave any longer - Oh God, it is so NOT worth it, SO NOT WORTH IT!!

Value who you are and know that your Ex friends care, and are here for you through this journey, thick and thin, good and bad.  The choice is yours.  I so hope you choose wisely, and choose life!

Blessings~

27 Comments
Thomas3.20.2010

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We were all just like you, Joan!

BUT LOOK AT YOU NOW!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

WELCOME to the 6% Club!

Jennifer-Quit
Member

I am so very happy for you Joan!  I cannot find the words to describe how I feel each and every time that I read a success story such as yours.  It literally brings tears to my eyes!  Happy tears! i have a ways to go - but I am looking forward to joining you in that very "elite" 6% club!  Congratulations, my friend!

JonesCarpeDiem

Big congratulationsJoan!

ruta01
Member

Your blog is inspiring to me.  I am still in my second quit; since July 20th.  I took a road trip from Wisconsin to New York.  I got back last night.... Still Smoke Free!!!  It was not as hard as I thought it would be.  I am fighting the urge to go to the store right now but will go work on some laundry next.  It really is one day at a time.  But, everyones posts are inspiring and helpful to me.  Especially this one.  Joan, I pray that I will write one 10 months from now about making my first year smoke free.  God Bless Everyone on this site.  

johio
Member

Awesome Job Joan !!!!!!!! Welcome to SPC (six%club)

YoungAtHeart
Member

DebiD
Member

Awesome! I just passed my 1 year a few weeks ago and HOW GREAT IS THIS??!!!! Congrats!!!!

Giulia
Member

BIG WELCOME TO YOU JOAN!!!! 

 

Thomas3.20.2010

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linda258
Member

Fantastic... so very happy for you!

Newfound_Joy
Member

Joan, YAYYAYYYYY!!  I AM SOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU MY WORDS CANNOT SAY ENOUGH!  Yes, I remember you when you first came here.  You did not have alot of confidence in yourself really doing this.  Well, that's how most of us come here.  And, yes there was the emotional roller coaster we watched you ride.  But look at where all of the tips, turns, upside down swirls, and bumps have brought you!!

WHOOO HOOO!!  Welcome to the 6% Club!!  You earned it.  (And, somehow, I always knew you would!)

You chose breath over death.

freeneasy
Member

Congratulations and great job!

SkyGirl
Member

Congratulations, Joan!  You should be so very very very proud of yourself!!!  Welcome to the 6% Club!  You have worked so hard and it has been a long road, but you are HERE now!  

This blog is SO good, Joan.  I absolutely love it when people seem to find exactly the right words that the newbies need to hear when they are down and unsure.  And your blog has definitely found the right words.  It's so hard for new Quitters to believe that all the work and emotional turmoil will eventually turn into joy and a much happier, healthier future.

Enjoy this day, Joan.  We are SO proud of you!  And now, YOU are the one encouraging and inspiring the newer Quitters!  That's cool, isn't it?

xxxxxxxxxxooooooooooo,   Sky

Magstoyou
Member

Congratulations Joan on 1yr!!!

Welcome to the 6% club!!

So happy for you!!!

Mag439d

Barbara145
Member

Congratulations, Joan, you MADE IT.  Way to go and enjoy the rest of your life!

Mrs.Rum
Member

Congratulations!  Welcome to the 6% club.  It's a great feeling isn't it??

Junior7
Member

Congrats!!!!

phyllis-12-7-15

WOO HOO WTG JOAN!!!!

Congratsss Aarfeen .....

Michwoman
Member

So awesome Joan!!!  Congratulations and welcome to the club!

GreenThumb3
Member

Awesome congrats on  your first year 

nanawendy
Member

Congratulations Joan and welcome to the 6% club.  Isn't freedom wonderful ??

 

keep calm and carry on

Wendy

12/31/12

Strudel
Member

Joan - What a fabulous blog!! Congrats on one year!! You should feel so very proud of yourself! You have accomplished something that very few people (6%) have accomplished! Celebrate! 

ShawnP
Member

Happy 1st Anniversary Joan!!!! You have made the 6%!! woo hoooo

marilyn_marmac

Congratulations Joan! A beautiful 1 year blog! I don't know how to post pics with my tablet, so just picture a beautiful congrats to a beautiful lady.

Ms.J_11-10-2013

This is GREAT NEWS and congratulations to you!  What an awesome feat and so well deserved.  Do something really NICE for yourself to celebrate!

 

xoxo

Jackie

LouiseR
Member

Congrats Joan on 1 year.  Welcome to the 6% club!!

joyeuxencore
Member

Dearest Joan...

Wow it brings happy tears to my eyes reading this post. You struggled through plenty this past year and have held true to your spirit's desire to be free.

Congratulations on your 1st year of freedom! Bless you lady. I am proud to call you friend! xo