What I learned today

[nanawendy]

I am celebrating my six months of freedom, thanks to hard work and alot of support and encourgament from the Elders on this site. You were my lifeline from day one and for that I am grateful.  I know that this is my "First and Forever Quit" For several weeks, I have been seeing a lot of new quits, and a lot of whinning and excuses for continuing to smoke. No one ever said that this was an easy addiction to control, but friends, it can be done and it is so worth it. My dear friend who was 52 years old was told 3 weeks ago that she has lung cancer.  She died Saturday.  SMOKING KILLS.  I realized today after reading several blogs, that I will never be an Elder  that is going to coddle and baby a serial quitter. You either chose to smoke or not. Keep the cigarette away from your face.  OMG I AM DALE !!!!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

dale who?

[wishingstar]

Lmao  I did relapse. but I need a good swift kick in the butt at times, and some just need a little nudge. I get the best of both from here.  I just tried to read the tone of the person. Heck When you relaspe. Your mad at your self enough and shamed enough. 

Renee day 2.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

i'm just here to help renee. congrats on day 2!

[mel_74]

CONGRATS on 6 months!!!

[virgolady2]

do you know my friends on the 7th of this month it will be 11 months smoke free its not been easy but i did it thanks mainly to certain people on this site im truly thankful for all the words of encouragement i got too all those who think it cant be achieved think again my friends please listen to every bit of advice these wonderful people give you and then do it hard as it may seem believe me you can become smoke free so once again THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT I WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN 

[jim_ohio]

nana   you are not so tough.......i will give you a grizzly hug..........and a bear hug............and quit nipping at my heals down the path of freedom.............lol jim

[Linda239]

I'm not one to coddle too much either.  I am at day 175 of my quit.  I do not think I woulld have ever made it this far if I had been coddled through this.  I have never been happier.  Each day I am SO glad I chose to quit.  I have my FREEDOM back!  Life is so very good for me without cigarettes!  You are right, cigarettes are KILLERS!  Some people do not see that until it's too late.

Congrats to all that are still on their quit, and to those who have begun theirs.

[Nyima_1.6.13]

Nanawendy,we came on board at about the same time and you have been an inspiration since day one! I would take your words to heart, soft or hard edged! Congrats!

[Strudel]

Wendy - I am so sorry about your friend.....how awful. 

I agree with your no coddling approach! This is simple - don't smoke! I remember when I first read that - I thought the person was nuts! But, I pondered it.....I kept reading....and finally I got it! You've got it! 

Congrats on 6 months again! And - just what we need - two Dales!! 

[joyeuxencore]

Congrats on 6 months...There is no way you could feel any other way right now...SO SORRY for the loss of your friend...You must be beside yourself right now at the awesome decision and follow through to save your own life! Really honored to be walking the freedom road with you! xo

[Jordan-11-1-12]

woohoo for you and 6 months!!!  I'm so glad you're here and nicotine free!

[Stac2]

GO NANA!  KICK SOME BUTTS - CIGARETTE ONES AND THE OTHER KIND TOO, SO THAT THEY CAN, IN TURN, KICK THEIR OWN CIGARETTE BUTTS!  YES!  IF MY STUBBORN ASS CAN QUIT SO CAN OTHERS.

HA!

ON WE RIDE!

LOVE YOU NANA!

XO!