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Wednesday morning, day 4. I’m glad the first three days are behind me. They went surprisingly well. Four weeks ago I started light therapy again and I’m finally experiencing some effects. Hurray hurrah, for fake sunlight 😊 Only two more days of work and then I’ll be having a week off. It’ll be a good time to take a step back and review the past 1,5 years.. I’ve said way too many goodbyes. I want more hello’s in my life. Maybe start by welcoming the person I see in the mirror every day? 🙋‍♀️

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

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I have a better understanding of the grandparent code now. Was talking to my mom earlier today getting the final details for Thanksgiving settled. The conversation quickly turned to Miss Maddie. I explained that the little gal is doing great, but we are having a problem with the word "no" right now. Last night she was playing with a wooden box filled with pictures that we keep on the coffee table. With where her hands were I could see her accidentally closing the lid on her fingers. So I took the box away from her and explained that the picture box is not a toy. That's when the drama started...she puckered up her bottom lip and looked sad. She can break out the little lip pucker at the drop of a hat now. Maddie pulls out the "woe is me" routine when I tell her no; she goes more for the test of wills when Sugar Britches tells her no. After explaining all this, my mom says: "that doesn't sound like her, that little girl is sweet as can be." I have a good relationship with my mother, but if she's choosing sides...she will go with Maddie over me every time.

I didn't even remember writing this. Sometimes I forget just how wise and insightful I really am.

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required) same spot different day different tide

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Congratulations @JustSomeGuy on two months quit! That is awesome and I hope you enjoy your first (of many) smoke free holidays 😊

A belated congratulations on eight years quit @joe, I hope you celebrated and did something special for yourself😊

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Holidays is a blur currently dealing with empty nester syndrome. I’ve been a single dad since 2004 and a few weeks ago my last kid got their own place and now it’s just me n the dogs. 30+ years since I’ve lived alone this has been a mental adjustment. Good news is I could care less about smoking. Happy Thanksgiving QT people’s!!

Have fun with Our Princess this holiday 😀

I appreciated this so much. Just cruising through postings, reinforcing the commitment. No particular cravings thankfully. Was at the shelter last night and one of the clients asked me for a lighter. I got to say, "No I don't smoke." How lovely. I did find her a pack of matches in the bowels of my backpack and was just shocked at how bad it smelled. How even being near it just felt toxic. Feeling gratitude for the freedom but maintaining vigilance. Holidays are here and usually present us addicts with challenges. Hoping you all are well tonight. K

Congratulations @JustSomeGuy. You are doing great 👍

Happy Thanksgiving everybody. I appreciate the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, sweet potato casserole, etc.. However, I'm always prepared to save enough room for a heaping helping of homemade banana pudding...that's good eating.

Aww that word No ......it's the hardest word .. Im sure there will be plenty of No,s ahead .... But I do have to come and defend Nana,s ....it is a very special relationship..... We will always be on our little people's side ..no matter what they do.... Better get used to this Boo....Lol...

Good job JSG. Congratulations.

@JustSomeGuy Congratulations!!! 2 months smoke free

Happy 2nd month @JustSomeGuy!! 😎

Happy 8th @joe!!!

I LOVE this and think its a great idea 🤗

@AceWhite, they usually always move back home at least once, I know I did lol. So enjoy the empty nest while you can lol. And if they don't move back home then it'll only make the times you are all together that much more special 😊

Nicotine ...it's gone ML.... It's forward all the way ...good to hear your getting some benefit from more light ... You sound positive ...😀🐸

Good bump Jillar .... Its so easy to get lost in all the Hype ... Thanksgiving and Xmas ..... Remember Newbies ...it's only one day .....pledge ....that promise .... Be Thankful ....your not still having to kill yourselves slowly with this horrible addiction ... Have a great time 👌🐸

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I have this same problem but was embrassed to ask. @jillar to the rescue once agian! K

I had my grandson the last couple of days. I rarely have to use that word. When he is with me he is an angel. His folks say I should see him at home, they forget they lived here for 3 years.There were a few times I had to tell him no. We had the occasional mishaps with crayons involved, too much paper in the potty but that was it. My son thought NO was part of his name, he was a. little boy that was into everything. I am still exhausted just thinking about it.

Congratulations and stay strong. Best wishes.

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Great Job Joe ... Congratulations....Cheer,s...

Way - go - Go.... 2 Months is a good Quit ..

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Don't worry to much Boo....have fun ...

congratulations BKP on 6 years quit. I bet your hiking is much easier these days! keep on hiking 😊

Right now I am counting my blessings. I do not know if I will be here on Thanksgiving. All of us know that life is precious and there are no guarantees. I never knew I would lose my husband at such an early age but I also knew from an early age that bad things happen. My father passed at the age of 36 of a heart attack brought on by a medication that was given to him by a doctor. Any of us could leave this world tonight in our sleep, I am okay with that. There are many young people on this board. I am not okay with them putting their lives in danger if they continue to smoke. We must focus on them, to tell them what could happen to them and their families if they fail. There is no doubt that it will have a profound effect on their spouse and their children. I think when we are young we don't think about the damage we are doing that will deny our family of what they deserve. They need to be healthy to play with their children, playing soccer, football, baseball, dancing, gymnastics, being on the swim team, being a diver, playing an instrument in a marching band. Showing them all the things they can accomplish. My husband and I were lucky, bad things did not start to happen until our son was a junior in high school. He had already been involved in so many sports and had been successful. I thought it would be me who got sick, but it was his Dad. So there we were, a smart successful kid who had worked hard for good grades, excelled in sports, learned to play trumpet and a second language. His world was torn apart when we finally had to tell him what was wrong. There was no hiding it, as his Dad had to start treatment. It fell on me to tell him there was no cure, that we would lose his Dad at some point. To this day, I can't remember the conversation. I don't want anyone to have that talk with their children. So that is my truth, my life that was wonderful until that point. The sad part is I could not stop smoking, even though my husband was going to die from skin cancer. We were only 46 years old. This is cautionary tale for young members. It can happen, it does happen, keep your quit, you have people that love and depend on you. Do not throw it away!!