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And I'd like you to know its really not as hard as you think it is. Yes, the first few days/weeks/months MAY be tough but they're doable. And maybe they won't be tough at all. Its all in how you look at your quit. I looked at mine like losing my best friend and I made my whole first year miserable because of that. Ironically my quit buddy who quit one day before me sailed through his first year and embraced his new found freedom. Regardless of our different mindsets we both succeeded in quitting. So how did two different people with two different mindsets both succeed in quitting such a horrible addiction? By sheer determination and the support we received from people who were not only traveling with us but had also gone before us and paved the way so that our trip might be a little easier. You can quit and we want to help you. Hope to see you on the board, i promise you won't regret it 😊

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Great post Jillar. It's different for everyone.....

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So true. And no two quits are the same. Setting and controlling the mindsets are key.

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Warning : this may trigger the thoughts of smoking to some people at a critical time but it may also be of help in a critical time . You are the in the drivers seat , put on your seat belt and keep your quit at all times . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shhhhhh . Quiet . Has one of these thoughts crossed your mind? Just one and no one will know. No one will ever know because I won't tell . Just one more cigarette to help me through this and then I’ll be faithful to my quit . I won't let it happen again . Or ...have you said... I’ll just smoke this butt . One puff off a butt isn't even a cigarette . It won't hurt . I did think those thoughts and they led me to smoking . I did have those thoughts again and they also led me to freedom . Those thoughts were a pre warning sign . The red flag my quit was in danger or warning to keep my quit and let nothing take it . Many times I didn't heed the warning and well you know what happened . I was driving down a one way street and things were going great in my quit until a bump in the road . Construction stalled traffic flow and put everything at a standstill . I had to be patient just a little while longer to get through but I wasn't . I was frustrated and angry and in a hurry and wanted my peace so said a few choice words ( under my breath ) said pee on it ? I did a U ee and took a detour the wrong way . That was my first mistake . Frustration grew into panic cause I had no map to follow , no idea how to get outta the mess I got in and well lo and behold there between the seat was a cigarette . It came out out of no where and I smoked . I was lost more than ever now .... the smoke didn't fix a thing . It didn't get me to my destination quicker or safer . I am the driver of my quit . You yours . We can go down one way streets if we want to . We can bend all the rules if we want to . We can get caught up in construction or keep going around the traffic circle going no where but continually starting over another quit ......or we can not smoke and never have another day 1 . I asked for directions at the next bump in the road , and followed them . A man there with a yellow vest stood with a sign that said WARNING . Danger ahead . I heeded those words . Well you know what happened ... Abby

I found myself surrounded by smokers last night, for the first time since I quit! Went out to a cafe to listen to music and people were walking past me smelling of cigarettes, then I went outside to chat to a friend (the music was loud inside) and there were about 6 smokers and packets of cigarettes all over the table. I was pleased that I only took a mild interest in it all and that it didn't set off some mad, frantic craving. It would have been too easy to ask for cigarette, but it didn't enter my head. It was good for me to confront this as I go to listen to live music whenever I can and there are always smokers where there is music, I find! Think I passed my first 'socialising' test quite well! Proud of myself!

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G’day Yep. It was like losing a close friend. But I discovered pretty soon that friend wasn’t really the friend I thought they were. They were out to kill me. They were costing me more than I thought. But once in realised that it became easy to walk away. No friend of mine......

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The man outside my door Outside my door I heard a man coughing , nasty cold he had , I thought But it wasn't a cold , it was smoking . I'd forgotten about that nasty cough , because I don't have it anymore . Outside my door I heard that man out on his deck often ... I noticed he was new to the neighbourhood ... He was needing to feed his addiction . I'd forgotten that constant need to go in and out .. I don't need to anymore . Outside my door I can smell the smoke , although its a distance away. Gosh it smells ! Glad I don't smell like that anymore . Outside my door I've seen some butts perhaps they've blown in the wind . I worry about fire . I'm glad my littering won't cause a fire cause I don't smoke anymore . I wonder does that man have kids ? I bet he's a loving father that got caught up in addiction . I hope he faces denial soon for him and his kids and like us won't smoke anymore . Abby

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Once you realize the damage (physically, psychologically, and socialogical) that smoking does to you it will become clear that you can quit. Quitting may be difficult but with understanding and support, which you can find here, you will see that quitting is doable. Some hard work at times but the rewards are so worthwhile!!!!

Me at 18 this radio station is playing my jams Me at 25 this bar is playing my jams Me now this grocery store is playing my jams

You know your getting old when you can't walk past a bathroom without thinking I might as well pee while I'm here

Hi Abby, awesome read! Thank you!!

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@Robbie Good job, you should be very proud

OMG, they make Radio Flyer in a walker wagon now. They must have updated it just for our precious little Maddie. The Radio Flyer has sure passed the test of time. My children and and grandchildren had them. Happy Birthday Sweet girl. Party Hearty today is your special day!

Congratulations Diane, well done.

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Maddie's first birthday is Tuesday, the 22nd of June. However, with an event of this magnitude you get the festivities started early. We're having a birthday bash here at Boo Acres tomorrow. There will be cake and ice cream. There will be grilled meats for the adults. There will be presents. There will be at least four children under the age of 3 years-old in attendance...things could get a bit crazy at this party. The Birthday Girl will be receiving many presents tomorrow. We probably overdid it, but I don't regret it...she's worth it. Sugar Britches and I agree that Maddie's favorite gift will likely be her new Radio Flyer Walker Wagon. Miss Maddie already getting a new set of wheels for her birthday...

Amen, Sista!

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