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Share your quitting journey

I'm uncomfortable. Allow me to share why.

AnnetteMM
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I feel fragmented here. I used to see my people every day in lovely grid, and again in the leader board.  Now I see a couple of blog posts on one page, then a couple of support posts on another page, and maybe some games  on yet another page. It lacks cohesion. 

I no longer feel welcome. I no longer feel the warmth I used to feel. I don't see people's individuality showing on their own blogs with their own photos and memes. I don't own anything here anymore.  I no longer feel motivated to contribute. They took away the point system, which was my initial positive force for good once upon a time. I loved seeing the give and take there.

Kudos mean nothing to me. It's a kid word, in my opinion. Reminds me of cooties. Plus, they don't even show up on my Google Chromebook. I don't know why and I no longer care. I'll still come here every single morning like I have for the past 3 plus years because it still means staying quit. But don't expect much from me in terms of participation. I don't even know you folks anymore. I can't go back and look you up to see your history. Your history is gone. 

And now so am I.

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About the Author
I became nicotine-free on Christmas Day 2017. That's what I use as my quit date. I had smoked cigarettes for 45 years, then vaped Juuls for a few months before quitting cold turkey when I used up my supply of pods. I am a retired widow, living in Upstate NY.