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Words of Freedom

JACKIE1-25-15
Member
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I was thinking how happy I am that I no longer smoke.  I was reflecting on how unhappy I was, before I quit.  I was so tired of smoking. I was literally disgusted by it.  As time had progressed I was smoking more each day.  I was up to at least 10 or more cigarettes a day.  Not a lot compared to others but still a lot for me and it was getting worse.  Thank God I was able to cross the line to freedom and not go back.  Taking that step to freedom was like becoming a new person, shedding the shame of being a smoker.   A load lifted from my chest, my mind, and my heart.  No more nicotine!, I knew I was done, nothing was going to stop me. With the help of this communty I have been successful and  I am very pleased with myself.  I do not miss smoking. Each day it gets better.

These are the words that come to my mind when I think about where I started and where I am today @ 108.days .. I know I am going the distance. It is amazing, brings so much joy, peace, quiet, calm, relief, happiness, strength, faith, dignity, self confidence, determination, acceptance, satisfaction, courage, committment, willingness, forgiveness, honesty, belief, trust, patience, support, friendship, self-talk, health, wisdom, awareness, knowledge, sacrifice, growth.  What are your words of Freedom?  God Bless you all for your support.  Even you Dale (lol) side joke.

10 Comments
djmurray
Member

So happy for you, Jackie -- Our quits are so meaningful and special when we realize the freedom from our addiction is worth the small price we pay in occasional discomfort.  

ShawnP
Member

Love your blog, Jackie. You nailed it with all the words of Freedom. I am sure more will be added on as time goes on. Isn't it great to be free and all that it brings? BTW, Love your new pic!!!!

bonniebee
Member

Lots of great words of freedom !

freeneasy
Member

Great blog! Congratulations on 108 DOF!

Thomas3.20.2010

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Thank You, Jackie, for Expressing the JOY of FREEDOM so eloquently!

Congrats on 108 Days!

Karynsfun2bwith

Congratulations on your 108 days. You expressed freedom so beautifully. I'm still new here and have only just begun my journey (my 5th day free) but you definitely inspire me. Thank you.

MarilynH
Member

Beautiful blog and congratulations on your wonderful quit. ☺ 

meWisconsin
Member

Congratulations on 108 days of freedom Jackie. You have got this for sure. Keep up the good work.

Terry

Ms.J_11-10-2013

great job and I love your new avatar!!

Ms J

548 dof

elvan
Member

GREAT job, your words of freedom really say it all and I agree that we let go of shame when we stop smoking, what a glorious feeling.  You avatar is BEAUTIFUL!

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Lay aside every weight that may be slowing you down. Make up your mind not to allow doubt cause you to stumble. You can do this! Do not allow fear , False Expectations Appearing Real to hold you down. You can do this! Break the chains of addiction, forgive yourself for ever smoking. move forward and start loving yourself more each day by staying smokefree. Put aside worry, anxiety, depression, any EXcuse that you would use to not get in or stay in the race of freedom. Take one day at a time, one step if necessary. Run the race diligently, steady and sure with endurance. Believe that you can. Keep your eye on the prize. Hang tough, stay close, be mindful, never give in, never give up.