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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 278

You've helped me quit Sparky. I don't care if you have to quit 1000 times, we are all going to be here for you. Even through your own struggle, you have helped others more than you know, and you are always welcome here. Take your time, we are here when you are ready.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/3/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 125
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,875
Amount Saved: $937.50
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 17 Mins: 12 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Sparky, I hope you find the way. The bright side is that in the last couple of years you have been a non smoker for most of the time and probably only smoked a couple of weeks total. You know you can make it. Whatever it is that keeps pulling you back, you will have to face and push it out of your way.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 885
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 22,125
Amount Saved: $9,336.75
Life Gained:
Days: 117 Hrs: 4 Mins: 15 Seconds: 24

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

I know personally I will be here waiting for you to come back Sparks. You've been a friend and a big help to me in my quit. Do what you need to do, no one here is judging you, your a part of us, and we're hopefully a part of you. Take care.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/2/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 126
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,040
Amount Saved: $1,512.00
Life Gained:
Days: 18 Hrs: 16 Mins: 41 Seconds: 51

Quit Meter

$40,595.10

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1089 Hours: 2

Minutes: 10 Seconds: 58

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5948

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

178,440

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Everyone's right, Sparky. It really is OK to be here. In fact, this where you should be while you prepare yourself. I think it gives you incentive for when you are ready. No one is here to judge, because we've all been in the same boat at one time or another.

You are a good person, good friend, and in fact, I'd miss you if you weren't here. What you are experiencing right now is just a part of the quitting journey. Take all the time you need to get ready. And most of all...be good to yourself, you deserve it!!!!!

Cheers,

Jan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 557
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,925
Amount Saved: $4,595.25
Life Gained:
Days: 65 Hrs: 8 Mins: 56 Seconds: 41

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 967

Sparky,

You are a friend regardless if you smoke or not. We will always be here for you, stay around, we will give you the support you need when you need it.

Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 609
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 18,270
Amount Saved: $2,283.75
Life Gained:
Days: 50 Hrs: 16 Mins: 38 Seconds: 23

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 410

Hey Sparky,

The program is a definite plus when you apply it here. I would not or could not completely give myself to that simple program until I was truly ready and honest with myself.. I was not an instant success there but the one thing I did right was to keep coming back (no matter what happened). Eventually the program got me and the good lord willing I will be celebrating 33 years continuous on the 21st. As you know the faces change there and there are not many who make it to full recovery. I say if you can do that you can do this. It helps me to apply the 12 steps to my smoking problem The fellowship here is very similar to the support we feel at meetings. I know you "pack the gear" to do this and -you will.

cameless

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/17/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 598
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,950
Amount Saved: $4,970.88
Life Gained:
Days: 114 Hrs: 4 Mins: 0 Seconds: 29

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

You guys are the best of the best!!! I read your responses and want to jump back so bad, but I know I can not. I am not mentally ready. I pulled out Allen Carr's book this morning and will reread it again. I understand why some may give up on me and that is okay, I have the cream of crop pulling for me and for that I am soooooooooooooooo grateful. I understand what you mean when you say to keep posting. In AA the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking and I guess that is how SSC works to. I have the desire, but the addiction has me by the throat for now. I quit drinking over 32 years ago and I understand "one day at a time" Let go let God and the little sayings we have. It is the insanity of this addiction that I need to break through. It is trying the same thing over and over expecting different results. Yeah right it is alway the same result. Need to get a visual going here. It is like being hit with a baseball bat over and over until one day a light comes on and your realize it hurts and you stop getting hit because it feels so much better. Anyway thanks for all the word of encouragement.

Keep the Quit

Sparky

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

I have to agree with everyone......specially MissM

You NEED to be here.........checking in and commenting while you work toward your new Quit day. When that is right now is anyone's guess but the point is there WILL be one. Should you be too ashamed to be here??......

Should NOT be ashamed at all. You seem to have forgotten just how hard kicking this addiction is.

Every one of us.......Older Quitters, Mid-Older Quitters and New Quitters know exactly what you felt and how you fought it for over 100 days that last time!!! Remarkable.

You made your longest Quit ever, you should be VERY proud of that. You helped many get through their Hell Weeks and tough times by being able to tell them honestly how it feels to start again. You gave your body it's longest break from nicotine...and you felt it.

There are just too many Good reasons for you to be here.

besides .......we like you!

huggggggggs

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 191
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,730
Amount Saved: $802.20
Life Gained:
Days: 39 Hrs: 23 Mins: 30 Seconds: 23

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

Sparky,

I have been reading materials by Brian Tracy during my insomnia this evening. You came to mind:

The Two Parts of Courage

There are two parts of courage. The first is the courage to launch, to begin, to step out in faith with no guarantee of success. This is an essential part of courage that you can develop with practice. The second is the courage to endure, to persist in the face of disappointment and temporary failure.

Your job...is to develop the courage to do whatever is necessary to fight the fire, solve the problem, and get through the crunch. This is the hallmark and the test of true leadership.

Take the time you need to lick your wounds, regain your focus, redefine your goals. Then get back on the bike, horse, or wagon. little kitty. and continue on your journey.

Confusious say: "Many hands make light work." Let the hands of SSC help you get over the hump.

Be thankful for your past quit time. Be thankful for today.

Never quit quitting!!!!!

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 199
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,970
Amount Saved: $1,567.13
Life Gained:
Days: 32 Hrs: 10 Mins: 37 Seconds: 3

Quit Meter

$54,450.90

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1257 Hours: 22

Minutes: 41 Seconds: 37

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6020

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

180,600

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

No need to apologize, Deb. I'm alone most days, too. My relatives worry about me. I've always been alone, though, and break most of my isolation through attending 12 Step meetings. Since I've developed a relationship with God I'm less lonely, also. It must be different to have had children, and then have them transition into young adults and have them move out.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 97
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,716
Amount Saved: $1,052.45
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 14 Mins: 14 Seconds: 4

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