What's your Motivation?!

[Rachy2283]

What motivates you to 1. Quit and stay quit and 2. To help perfect strangers to quit .

Reason for discussion: it's truly amazing to see so many quitters( smoking if course) with so much time quit and also compassion for others.

My reasons: 1. hubs, health, my children, and FREEDOM!!

2. I'm so thankful for all of the help I have received here!! Even if it is not much now as I grow, I definitely want to pay it forward!! 

Almost 9 days and counting!!

[meWisconsin]

Really can't remember what my original motivation was to quit smoking. Just knew that enough was enough and it was time to take control of my life. 6 years & 4 months ago. I now am in control.

Terry

[Rachy2283]

That's awesome!! I can't wait for those days!! Good job and thanks for answering. 

[Cousin-Itt]

Quickly

  Waking up on a ventilator in the hospital with Joyce and my sons looking down at me.   I'll never forget their faces or will I put them thru it again.  With that said I will tell you that in my 4 plus years I have been given so many more reason to remain smoke free and the list continues to grow.  

Carl

[Rachy2283]

So glad you made the change and amazing how family will do that to you!! Great job and gr8 choice Carl

[maryfreecig]

Quit because I knew it was so bad for me and I wanted a chance to correct the mistake I made when I was young and stupid.

I come here to Ex to remind myself that nicotine/smoking is an addiction that has to be treated in order to recover. Maintenance is key. Eternal vigilance is key. If I went out on my own, all alone, in time I would likely forget why I quit. Just one might become a rational thought.

I hope to help others because I know how scary it is to quit. Kinda mind blowing--I know that it gets better. 

[Rachy2283]

Great job on making the decision and seeking out the tools to make your quit STICK!! Thankful always for your input maryfreecig‌ and thankful for your help. 

[sweetplt]

Whoo Hoo Rachy2283 on 9 days...

Honestly, I quit this last and final quit because of my health and I was so tired of smoking...just tired of it...I came here and in the beginning I found helping others helped me stay quit, then later it became a “pay it forward” because of so much help I received from the Elders.  Most of all, I never want a post to go unanswered, I want everyone to feel wanted...hope that makes sense...You are doing super...you and hubs and kids are so in my thoughts and prayers...~ Colleen 773 DOF 

[Rachy2283]

Great choice Colleen and you have been a blessing since I joined ex.  You are making a difference and I appreciate you as I am sure many others do too 773 days is amazing!! Thank you also for the prayers.

[dsprague]

My reasons, I have a few, 1 my health, started to go down hill, 2 this is a killer addiction if I can help someone to quit and save the life of one person that maybe the reason I am on this planet.