What is the Freedom Train???

[ShawnP]

It is a blog that we post daily. There are 7 of us total that post it through the course of the week.   We celebrate members milestones and also announce our own number of days if we choose. Now in the past, it wasn't unusual for the Freedom train to get over 100 comments. We get much less participation these days. We come to this site to get support to quit and to some stay to help others. We build friendships in the process. Now i know some people don't feel confident about giving advice to others but, you can support others by just typing on the Freedom Train daily a congratulations to others. It really does mean alot to that person/persons celebrating to know others care and are there for them. Hop onboard today and spread some cheer. Have a great day!!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Terrific!

I just read an article that said if you want to lift your mood - do something for somebody else! What an appropriate way to help myself by wishing others Congratulations! 

The Freedom Train works for me and I'm sure it can work for others as well! Thanks for your diligence and perseverence Train Conductors!

[bonniebee]

I don't always make it there Shawn and I will try harder for the sake of all..... I love it when I get congrats there ! Going there now !  🙂

[jonilou]

Thank you Shawn and thank you to all five of you for your daily posting of the train. I appreciate it and have not been a faithful rider and encourager. I will do better in the future. Onward we go!!!

[elvan]

I try to make it there but on the days that I can't get on line until night time...I sometimes skip trying to catch the train.

I love seeing how many days people are celebrating and I love looking at the sign in page to see how many days I am celebrating.

The train stops for everyone!

[CommunityAdmin]

@Shawn

Great post!

@Elvan

I assume you are talking about this page?

Mark
EX Community Manager

[Giulia]

Good Train promo Shawn!  It's a great place to spread some cheer!  I'm heading there now....

[TerrieQuit]

" Gotta give it away to keep it" Come on folks, you like it when you get cheered for, well so do others! It only takes a minute! All aboard!! toot toot! Terrie getting ready to hop aboard right now!

I Won't Quit on my Quit!

[smorgy8513]

Thanks Shawn.    Often I have wished that more people would come and ride the train.   It is a way to connect, a way to feel safe and confident for another day.    I have to admit sometimes I feel frustrated when very few people come to ride.     I think especially for the Newbies........

Appreciate your commercial.       I'm heading over there right now.

Sharon

[cpsono]

Great blog Shawn.  I try to ride as much as I can.  I've been so busy lately late I missed the train a few times.  But in a way that's a good thing that I feel confident in my quit to not "need" the train.  But it's a beautiful thing we have going here and I'm going to try to ride as much as possible.  Happy belated congrats to you, and thanks so much for all you do!  CP

[ShawnP]

@ cpsono- in regards to not "need" .....it really helps regardless. When you help someone else, you help yourself.

@ smorgy- I wish the same and trying to change that around. I wonder how many comments we would get if every person who logs in, posts?

[TerrieQuit]

Now that's a goal, Shawn! Let s 'see!

[prague]

Shawn, a lot of people, I'm sure, visit this site but don't post. I'm one.

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

Okay I'm going over there right now. Thanks Shawn.

KOKO,

[MarilynH]

I sometimes get on board late but I very rarely ever miss getting on, whoo Hoo because I feel it's very important to start the day or in some cases especially for me lately to end the day congratulating each and everyone of you on your awesome ongoing precious quits, especially if you are celebrating a special milestone, hip, hip, hooray my friends and fellow Exers, ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[Strudel]

Thank you Shawn and thank you to the others who do this! I have always been a big fan of the train!! 

[HealthyOrange]

Thanks for an excellent reminder Shawn.  You are such an EXcellent leader.  I'm sure I speak for many when I say thank you.  

[vanlil]

Today is Day 9...............Hopping aboard the Freedom Train.  My experiences so far:

Freedome from:  Voice is back and can talk

Night time leg cramps are very improved

Socializing and enjoying the Freedom of people

Enjoy the clean smelling car

Not believing the "brainwashing" about withdrawals anymore.  It isn't fun but it certainly is not killing me

[vanlil]

Thanks for the reminder about the FREEDOM TRAIN. I have trouble remembering the different sites.

All Aboard for today..............Day 30

Whoppee

[vanlil]

I'm on the Freedom Train today.

Day 37

Thanks for the reminder.

Lillian

[vanlil]

I aboard............Thanks for the reminder again.  I hope this gets posted.

Day 58

Lillian

[vanlil]

I'm on Board .............yeah

Lillian  Day 64

[bipin_nair]

27 days today. Will join the 4 w eek club tomorrow. Thanks for having me on board. 

[ShawnP]

bipin_nair‌, nice to see you! post your 27 days here Celebrations & Events‌. You will see a link to the freedom train there in blue. Its right there where it says all about freedom train. This is where you will find it everyday. The pledge group is right above it too.

[jazzy3]

I feel the less days smoked are so important as the person had to work harder to earn them. Congratulations to all who have quit and kept their quit, this is not an easy task but definitely can be done. It is a mindset, and a test of will power, when we're ready, we All can do this.

Thomas, what a wonderful thing to say. Do something for someone else, and of course we will feel better, I love that

it always works for me. Giving is better than receiving, yay !!

[jazzy3]

I forgot to add my days , I have forgotten but on April 11 2017 it will be 3 years, another couple of months to go.

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

Congratulations on your 5 weeks of smoke free living! A great beginning.

Keep on keepin on,

M n @

[jazzy3]

Today April 11,2017 makes 3 years quit for me. I am so proud, I never thought I could do this, it's a miracle and I will never go

back to smoking. Thank you all for your undying support.

[Giulia]

jazzy3‌  How absolutely WONDERFUL!!!  Happy Third and here's to many, many more and much living to come!

[elvan]

jazzy3‌ there is an announcement and a celebration of your three years on the Freedom Train today, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Ellen

[jazzy3]

Thank you Guilia and Elvan for the support over the years and of course Thomas who helped me so much when I initially quit. I will

never forget that.

[elvan]

jazzy3‌ It is really good to hear from you.  Your success can be passed to newbies.

Ellen

[Giulia]

Keep those jazzy steps going!