Welcome Newbie @assured1984. I am sorry for the loss of your son. I am happy that you have made the decision to quit smoking. You have come to the right place for support. How did you find us? As you all ready know quitting is doable but staying quit can be difficult. With the proper tools and a change in the mindset that no matter what happens in your life that you will never pick up again. You can have a forever quit.
. Relearning your thinking that you do not have to smoke or vape is a good beginning. Make a commitment never ever take another puff. NOPE. Take smoking off the table as an option and do something different. 101 Things to Do Instead of Smoke SINAO smoking is not an option. That is NOPE concept not one puff ever. It is not by will power but your willingness to let it go forever. Quitting is the easy part. Staying quit takes work. Learning to protect your quit will keep you on your journey forever freedom. This journey is one day at a time. Never give up, never give in. Hang tough Stay Close.
I am a firm believer education is the key to success. Let me say it again. Education is the key to successfully quit. Read, Study, Blog and be willing to do the work. With the help of the EX Community you can have a forever quit. Start by educating yourself about the addiction to nicotine. Know the LAW! Go to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and review the videos and learn more about your triggers and how to prepare when the urges come
Welcome to the beginning of our forever quit
for your precious son - I am so very very sorry - welcome and getting tools for YOUR tool quit to hold on to on ROUGH TOUGH days - the slogans - not one puff ever and smoking is not an option and I dont smoke anymore - also NEW ideas and habits that YOU have chosen to STAY quit NO matter what - I believe YOU will have victory in YOUR NEW non smoker life style 
