We have this discussion every Wednesday to offer encouragement and camaraderie to those in NML, basically months 2-3-4 of a quit. Regardless of how long you’ve been quit, anyone who likes the conversation and wants to offer support is welcome to participate!
We are happy if you just stop by to say hi and let us know you are still with us in NML. Feel free to offer up ideas on topic question and I will include them in next week’s post! Stop by daily or as often as you like! Don’t forget to post to the Daily Pledge!
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This week’s topic: Getting to know your fellow NML travelers!
There are a few new EXers who have entered NML. Let’s get to know them and make their time in NML as enjoyable as possible! Feel free to share about yourself, your quit journey, or anything you like so we can get to know you better or answer the question below if you are at a loss for what to write.
If you had to be an animal, which animal would you be? 
ENJOY the journey through NML!
In No Man’s Land, you’ve come a long way, but still have a long way to go. The routine cravings are gone but the surprise cravings can knock you to your knees. Your family and friends think you should be “over it” while you still feel quite fragile sometimes. Your relationships with smoking friends/family may be feeling strained. Your inner junkie is still around, still whispering to you, and the temptation to give in can be every bit as strong as it was in your first few days.
But here’s the good news. In these same 100 days, for most people, your circulation has improved substantially, walking has become easier, and your overall lung function has increased noticeably. Sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath have decreased. Your body's overall energy has increased. The roller coaster is smoothing out, and you are feeling calmer and stronger overall. Good things are happening! (Courtesy of SarahP
Click here to read Dale’s helpful blog about No Man’s Land:https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/best-of-ex/blog/2011/05/24/no-mans-land-days-30-to130-appr...
Click here to read what to expect in the first four months: /blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-in-the-first-four-months
Checking in here will help you get through NML and on your way to the first year where you can celebrate being in the 6% Club and graduate to eventually become an Elder!
Please let me know if you are interested in posting the NML Weekly Check In. I am happy to continue it, share it, or pass it to the nEXt EXer in NML who is ready, willing, and able.
NML List (Please let me know if there is anyone who has been missed!)
julesakaGG – last log in 9/14/2017
Our Graduates
gregp136 – GRADUATED!!!
TW517 – GRADUATED!!!
roller831 – GRADUATED!!!
Christophina – GRADUATED!!!
Brianairb2 – GRADUATED!!!
bookee6 – GRADUATED!!!
Ready2021 – GRADUATED!!!
What a fine looking class of graduates! 
TW517 and TurboRose - I am with you in that I don't think there is a "group" for us in-betweeners which is why I choose to keep posting the weekly check-in and participating. I am glad the two of you are doing the same. I think my next milestone is 180 days and then 200 DOF. My goal is forever so I celebrate each day!
I am happy to start an in-betweener group for months 4+ to 6% Club / Elder if you like
I've been trying to think of an appropriate description of where I feel I am now that I've stepped out of No Man's Land. I've completed a third of a year. What do people experience during months 5-8? Do they feel steady on their feet or do they find the same degree of challenge? Maybe it can be described as the "Hang In" period. We've made it this far. Now if we hang in there another 4 months, we will have completed two thirds of a year. The final 4 months could be called the "Final Stretch."
As I thought about how I feel about leaving N.M.L., I felt a degree of fear. I envisioned myself hanging in the balance. I know there are times when labels have no significance but I want something to align with even if it's a label.
