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Party anyone????

smorgy8513
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‎02-05-2014 06:40 AM

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I just keep saying to myself "I can't believe that I made it to 6 months!"  And I really can't.    I've quit for short times before but not this long.   When I first came on here I said that I had quit once for 9 months....well, after I got thinking about that I realized that I LIED....sorry, didn't mean to not be totally honest.    I thought it had been that long but then when I looked back and started figuring what was going on in my life at that time I realized that I hadn't gone 9 months, maybe 2 or 3.   It just felt like 9 months because I think I was doing some white knuckle approach to this.

  This time I am informed.    I learned a lot about addiction before I actually quit....and then I come here to the EX every single day and pledge that I will not smoke for that day, I read the information that is posted from some of our local experts (Thomas and Dale to just name a couple) and I learn.....and it is working!
  So, my advice to newbies and those who are not yet as far as I am:   learn about this, make a daily commitment to stay "clean" and in your journey of learning and staying clean....reach out to others.    Oh, get yourself in a firmer place than you were in your first few months....but then give  back.......pay it forward......collateral kindness......loving your neighbor on the EX!
  And remember to keep (or develop) your sense of humor.....that will get you through those tough days.  
  I've met some great people here that I consider to be true friends...... 
  
   nurture those friendships as well. 
  
   OK, onward family......my next goal is 9 months (5-5-14)!     I hope everyone that celebrates with me today will be here to celebrate that day as well! 
  
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   Love and thanks to all of you that have helped me SO much! 
  
   Sharon 
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28 Comments
promise_judy
Member
‎02-05-2014 06:45 AM

Hi, I was waiting for your blog!!!!

Congrats on 6 months!!!!! I am doing a little happy dance to celebrate. You are the one!!!! Sharon you have came so far and now you are continuing your trip down that freedom road.

((((((((Sharon)))))))))
Judy

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JRC
Member
‎02-05-2014 06:50 AM

Congratulations dear friend on 6 months of FREEDOM!!!!! Hugs!

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Legend
Member
‎02-05-2014 07:05 AM

Congrats on your 6 months Great Job!!!!!!!! 

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jojo_2-24-11
Member
‎02-05-2014 07:08 AM

Smorgy, Congratulations on the first 6 months of the rest of your life! Good Job!

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needhelp01201
Member
‎02-05-2014 07:16 AM

HUGS,HUGS,HUGS and one more HUG. PAPA Harvey

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cory-3-10-13
Member
‎02-05-2014 07:50 AM

Wonderful Sharon! You believe it now, right? You are a rock of inspiration and your honest support has helped so many people here. I hope you have a beautiful smoke free day! Let's party!

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candylance
Member
‎02-05-2014 08:06 AM

What an inspiration you are!! Hugs, dear friend!! Have a wonderful time celebrating in Orlando!! YOU DESERVE IT!! Love you!!

Candy      d148

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Patty-cake
Member
‎02-05-2014 08:19 AM

Hi Sharon,

Congrats on 6 months of freedom.

You are a shining star here on EX. You've strengthened your quit by giving to others. 

Enjoy today and keep celebrating.

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Dovely
Member
‎02-05-2014 08:31 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, Sharon!!!!!!!!!   I am so very proud of you! I never doubted that you would celebrate this day, and you will celebrate many more wonderful achievements. Well done! I pray that everything goes great for you...

Sheila

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Mike.n.Atlanta
Member
‎02-05-2014 08:39 AM

HUZZAH SHARON! I am so proud of you. Congrats on this 6th month anniversary. A great beginning to a smoke free life.

Keep on keepin on,

M n @

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Magstoyou
Member
‎02-05-2014 08:51 AM

Ahh Sharon  my friend,

Congratulations on 6 months!!!

Such a Milestone!!!

You have given so much to this site!!

Love Ya Mag203

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LouiseR
Member
‎02-05-2014 09:11 AM

Yipee on 6 months Sharon.  You are an amazing woman and such an inspiration to me!!

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elvan
Member
‎02-05-2014 09:27 AM

Congratulations, Sharon!  So proud of you, six months seems a long ways a way for me right now but, with the help of this site and people like you, I am going to put this day onto my pile of days.  

Soooooo happy for you and I so agree that a sense of humor is vital to this journey.

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Chris265
Member
‎02-05-2014 09:30 AM

Congratulations Sharon.  6 months is huge!  Think a trip to Florida might be an appropriate reward!

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newlife5
Member
‎02-05-2014 10:24 AM

wow, so proud of you.. 6 months is a significant quit my friend...

izzy day 105

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ninepatch
Member
‎02-05-2014 10:47 AM

Congrats Sharon on your first 6 months of sweet freedom from smoking.  You celebrate and enjoy your trip to the south.  Have a blast!

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JoAnne5-14-2008
Member
‎02-05-2014 10:47 AM

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JoAnne5-14-2008
Member
‎02-05-2014 10:49 AM

Congratulations!

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jeanne-8-4-13
Member
‎02-05-2014 11:08 AM

Congratulations on your first 6 months. Make sure you have a wonderful time in Florida!!

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Thomas3.20.2010
Member
‎02-05-2014 11:28 AM

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Party Party Party!

Congrats, Sharon!

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marilyn_marmac
Member
‎02-05-2014 12:15 PM

Happy 6 months my friend. I remember your celebration request (balloons, music, smiles,words of wisdom, and virtual hugs) so lets get the party started! I'll start with a hug (((((Sharon)))))), give you a smile :- ), a few words of wisdom (Those who play with wild alligators sometimes get bitten). Now lets add the music:

The Knack - My Sharona live (HQ) - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1T71PGd-J0&feature=kp

Now for the balloons..notice these aren't just any balloons, these are the balloons from your "I want to be brave" blog.

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And now, for the party entertainment, the rest of your wish list. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Zipline
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Highest Roller Coaster in the World

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Parachute Jump

Hang Gliding
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phyllis-12-7-15
Member
‎02-05-2014 01:48 PM

CONGRATULATIONS SHARON WOO HOOOOOO

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party hat and balloons smiley

party blower smiley

HUGS

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Leeza
Member
‎02-05-2014 01:59 PM

imageSharon... congratulations on reaching your 6 month milestone.  Way to go girl!

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GreenThumb3
Member
‎02-05-2014 02:36 PM

That's super duper awesome congrats on 1/2 a year 

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freeneasy
Member
‎02-05-2014 03:32 PM

Congrats and great job!

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Strudel
Member
‎02-05-2014 08:53 PM

Congrats on 6 months Sharon!! You have got this!! See you Friday for a big hug! 

Kathy

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moody_9-18-13
Member
‎02-05-2014 11:32 PM

Sharon, when we first met, I just knew you would keep your promise to yourself. N.O.P.E. is your word to live by! Congratulations, friend. Now, you go have a WELL DESERVED, EXTRA SPECIAL trip to Orlando. Give 'em all a hug from Moody! 🙂

Love you and hugs,

Moody

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dalichild
Member
‎02-07-2014 02:36 AM

Wahooooo!!!! I am so proud of you!  I knew you could do it!

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About the Author
Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.