Today is better!

[TerrieQuit]

Hello!

I have been thinking about coming here and blogging for support yesterday, I was a little embarrassed that I needed all that, this far along. Well, I have come to the conclusion that coming here to say I relapsed would have been way more embarrassing and sickening! We have been given and give all these really great suggestions and we have our quit kits and may need to use them at any time. I have seen some pretty long quits get lost since I came here. Some people just never come back, I don't want to be one of those people! At any point of your quit please never be too afraid or embarrassed to use your tools and come here and holler. I could be saying Day 1 instead of today is better! I made a choice, no matter what I am keeping it! Don't Quit on your Quit!  Folks are not having fun when they smoke, they smoke because they are letting an addiction run their life!

Thank-You all for support

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

You are amazing Terrie.

Keep on keepin on,

[Christine13]

So glad you made it through the day yesterday Terrie!  I'm so relieved that today is a better day!

xo

[bacardigirl]

Well said Terrie - great blog!

[Storm.3.1.14]

THAT'S    EXACTLY    RIGHT!!!!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

No shame in asking for help, Terrie! I've been here with more than 1000 days feeling vulnerable!

You did right! What I learned is it doesn't really matter how many days - or Years - quit we have:

Come HERE first!

BRAVO!

Glad you're doing better today!

[elvan]

That's why it's one day at a time...there are always going to be bad days....it's part of life.  I have to say that when I see my son smoke, I feel sad for him.  We remember those chains....you have a hug from me too.  You are such an amazing and loving person here and I am sure in your "real" life.  Brandy is going to keep watching your freedom and eventually, he is going to want it more than his addiction.  

 I am so glad you blogged yesterday and showed people that this really IS a journey.

Love you,

Ellen

[c2q]

Also koko. She is watching you protect your fabulous quit journey. Thanks for sharing all of it with us, the good, the sad and makes me loony.

[YoungAtHeart]

I am SOOOOO glad you blogged.  You are setting a GREAT example that folks need to remain vigilant far,  far into their quits. 

This is a tough addiction.

Nancy

[maryfreecig]

Thanks for the update--I'm glad you blogged about this stuff. Hope you are working through the smoking-partner-stress issue--soon to find your mind settled and at peace on the matter, I pray. Coming at you with a great big hug.

[Jennifer-Quit]

Glad you are better!  

[Pops]

Allright Terri!!!!!  See how always saying things like, "never quit on your quit" help to hone in good survival skills for the days when you need them most?????  You are walking your talk...!  Thanks for all that you do for our EX community Terri...

Pops

[Dotgirl_1-28-16]

Terrie, you have given us an EXcellent EXample of how to not quit on your quit! Glad to hear that today is better.

[JACKIE1-25-15]

YAY never quit on your quit. 

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Have you had your coffee yet.  I always have to ask to find out if I am safe or not.  lol. 

[NewMe]

Wow. I missed yesterday's blog. I am sorry to hear you are being tested in your resolve. I am not at all sure I could manage being around a smoking partner and not be tempted myself. That said, I am very proud of you for your Days Won. And I think everyone is right. You are on here all the time telling others how to quit and stay quit. That has to help you maintain the proper mindset that will protect your quit at all costs. I am also sending a big hug, and hey maybe we can get Sharon to come to your yard and scream and stomp and shout and scare that ol' NicoDude right outta your neighborhood. 

[MarilynH]

I must have missed yesterday's blog too Terrie , humongous loving cyber hug from me to you my friend , I am so happy that you made it through and that today is better . We never know what can happen from one day too another or even from hour to hour but thankfully you were on guard and protected your precious quit ! ☆ ♡ ☆ ♡ ☆ 

[Cindiboo]

I too missed yesterday my friend . So very proud of you Terrie!! This is Exactly why you are my mentor in this journey. You picked me up day one and clearly explained Never quit on your quit . You've showed me how to be vulnerable and transparent especially lately. You are growing.  And sharing your journey with us. 

It is important to share. We all fight various struggles and need to feel Safe saying I need help...or not sure what to do... or this is triggering me and need support,  when we share ,without even knowing, we are helping someone else, as well as ourselves. 

I love your strength and I know we both hold tight to the daily pledge. No matter what and lifting each other up . Sometimes you may be down and we the EXers are always here..ready to stand beside, encourage and send Hugs!!!

Just as whn we may be down you jump hurtles to lift us up and smile .

You are Amazing!! Yes you are !! 

[Legend]

I’m sorry to see you are having a hard time but I am glad you are not smoking. Staying busy helped me from smoking last time I had my meltdown and I used everything in my quit kit to stay smoke free and also blogging here. I see elders not blogging when they get triggered and then I see them making the dreaded they smoked blog. I live with a smoker still and it is not easy all of the time most of the time it will not get to me but I have my moments. Keep blogging when you get these thoughts. I wish I could get everyone in my family to stop smoking but I can’t I can only focus on my quit. You are doing great keeping your quit and blogging about how you feel.   

Giving you a BIG HUG 

[kristen-9-7-15]

Nothing wrong with leaning on your quit buddies no matter how long its been. My heart would have broke if you went back to day 1. You have been my rock during my quit. You have let me lean on your shoulder countless of times!! I love you!

[Giulia]

She talks the talk.  She walks the walk.  And that's why she's an Elder.

I know EXACTLY how you feel.  It would be really hard for me to come here after a 10 year quit and say, I NEED HELP.  Because I'm supposed be "over it" by now, right?  It would be rather like admitting defeat.  But the defeat wold actually be as you stated:  "coming here to say I relapsed would have been way more embarrassing." 

As it takes courage to quit, it also takes courage to admit our continued susceptibility to this addiction, and that  even when we seem like quit champions, those kryptonite cravings can still have that weakening effect upon us now and again.  Admitting that helps to preserve our abstinence and lengthen our longevity in the land of the Free.  It also helps to  teach the newly quit the necessity for watching their backs.
I admire the heck out of you for this blog.
 

[shashort]

Great blog Terrie. So glad you wrote a blog and got help back.  I think that is what team work is all about. Doesn't matter how long you quit if you feel fragile or vulneerable then you need hel[p.  @ Newme I wil be glad to come kick,scream, yell all the nici dude out of the yard. You holler we come running. That is what its all about I think. We are all strong together.

[shashort]

Great blog Terrie. So glad you wrote a blog and got help back.  I think that is what team work is all about. Doesn't matter how long you quit if you feel fragile or vulneerable then you need hel[p.  @ Newme I wil be glad to come kick,scream, yell all the nici dude out of the yard. You holler we come running. That is what its all about I think. We are all strong together.

[crazymama_Lori]

I look at it this way:  I don't care how long you've been quit.  We're all human.  We all have thoughts.  Any one of us could go back to the easy way out in whatever we do in life.  We just choose not to, plan and simple.  Never be afraid or embarrassed about your "thoughts," they're there to remind us how strong we truly can be

[Silverstar]

Agree with everyone, and Sharon (shashort) wrote: "You holler we come running. That is what its all about I think. We are all strong together."  This is the real deal, why we are here, why we'll stay, and tell the truth, even if it means leaning on our friends.  Thank you, Terrie, for your courage.