To Turn You Around, Not Run You Down

[JonesCarpeDiem]

When I respond to your post, give me some latitude.

I'm not attacking you.

I've been here every day for 5 years. When I see people unfocused or focused on minutia instead of what is really important to quit, I am going to let you know.

It's not an attack. If it angers you, maybe I hit close to home?

If it makes you rethink your mental position, that's the intent.

Remember, this is YOUR life I'm trying to save, NOT MINE!

[barbt12-30-2015]

Ok hit me hard Dale....I blew a 1 year quit...I don't know why...life is good and I am happy...but I blew it. Now I am attempting to start over. I do fine all day then after work that little monkey shows up and keeps wispering in my ear. Why do I do this? I like being a quitter.....so today I will make it a whole day again. So let me have it.  

[KatherineF]

Dale, you are so appreciated.  You have helped me and many others so many times!  There should be  a special reward for you in heaven!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

Smoking is always a choice no matter how long we've been quit.

I can't tell you why you chose to smoke again. But I can help you get your head in the place it needs to be to quit.

[ryan44]

This site needs you here and the way you tell it like it is. You get right to the point and you don't suger coat your advice. We need that here. I think the people that are serious about their quit recognize the help you give. I did and I listened and I'm at 191 days thanks to you and all the rest of the great people here.I remember when you chastised me about wishing someone luck and you said luck has nothing to do with it. I listened and never did that again. You were right.

[Lonita]

You know Cancer doesn't care about your feelings or how it effects your life.  Smoking kills and it's not a friend.  Dale your the man who tells it like it is.  I appreciate that about you.  Who ever wants it sugar coated needs to get a reality check.  Go to the hospital and visit cancer patients. See if they sugar coat it!

[navyvetib]

Dale you have been one of my main inspirations for stayingbquit this last month. I want to thank you for your intelligent remarks and candor.

[Giulia]

Don't ever stop doing YOUR WAY, Dale. 

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

If their feelings get hurt they ain't ready Dale. Keep on keepin on my friend.

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[Yaya2.6.10]

You saved my quit almost every day in the beginning.  At ninety days I was a mess and you 'sprained NML.  Thanks for being here and don't ever quit what you are doing.

[Patty-cake]

Sometimes when people blog and give excuses of why they can't quit or have failed numerous times, you are the one, you tell them to stop that nicotine junkie thinking. You're the MAN! We all need reality checks. Thanks for taking the time to show that reality.

[jojo_2-24-11]

Dale, I like you just the way you are! Don't ever change your style of support!