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Severe engine issues revealed today and I was having trouble coping. Out of nowhere or maybe that somewhere in the mind that tells you that you can’t cope, that there is some nameless something you need to get through this and then just as quickly it’s gone and your left thinking or maybe yelling it aloud in a rage, “I KNOW WHAT I NEEDED!” The addict is always there. It’ll show up when you least expect it to. It enrages me. Leaving me feeling weak and less than. But I am NOT! I’ve been kicking nicotine to the curb for almost three years and I will not release it from the chains that had me bound. The chains that I worked so hard to bind it with. I can’t and I will not. It’s why I still hang around here. Y’all helped me so much and still do. Almost everyday I get some kind of help here. Oh, well after some deep breathing and grounding myself I have gone on about my day. Without that crutch I used to have to carry around with me. It’s good to breathe freely!

Congratulations @Kate18, on your great quit! Its awesome watching you celebrate year after year smoke free given how hard it was for you when you first decided to quit. You should be super proud of yourself. Thank you for sticking around to support everyone

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the acknowledgement. I can hardly believe it!!!!!!!!!!!! There were so many failed starts. But, that old Covid threat -- in my mind, I was sure I'd die if I got it and I was still a smoker -- got me to quit and stay quit. And I finally did get Covid, a couple of months ago, and breezed through it. No lung issues. Because I am saving money by not buying cigarettes, I can afford a 2nd dog to keep dog #1 company while I am at work. Gabriela joined us two months ago from a Humane Society shelter. She is reportedly 8 years old, but I suspect she is a bit younger - 5 or 6. She is so playful and frisky. She loves her stuffed squirrel (not a real one!) So much more we can do when we aren't spending our money on poison. Thanks, all.

Simply and happily NOPE!!

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Welcome to the Lido Deck, B!! I’m so thrilled for you. Strike up the band… cuz B deserves a serenade for rocking her quit!!

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

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Well done Gus .. we will have thoughts … but it’s how you react to that thought that counts … You know it would have changed a thing xx

Well done @Gus, you came across a trigger that you hadn't dealt with before and kicked it to the curb! The good thing about triggers this far into your quit as you saw was how quickly it passed

Congratulations Kate! I hope that you are celebrating well!

Well done Kate. Great job.

Congratulations Kate .. 4 Years …Huge Achievement….Celebrate in style x

Thank you friends Love you all

Oh, hell Nope....

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Way to go @Gus you rock!!! You are a great reminder to us following, that we cannot be complacent. Well done, very happy for you! Oh and just fyi, you're still wearing your Christmas avatar

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

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Congratulations and welcome to the Lido Deck Bri! I hope that you did something amazing to celebrate. You did so wonderfully well. Hanging around here strengthens you so much and that first year goes by so much easier. I hope you stay to help others along the way.

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congrats @Kate184 years is fantastic. cute pup, too.

Thanks, Doreen. Remember the QSMB days, when I failed miserably, repeatedly? I was desperately wanting Year One. And here it is four years. Amazing. Time flies.

You go girl!!! 4 years is amazing!!

Oh my goodness, 4 years already! I remember when you quit. Good for you @Kate18! Big Congratulations!!!

@Gusthat's how you do it. So glad you kept that awesome quit going.

Congratulations Kate! Great job!

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5. Feed them

Well done 12 months is a huge achievement you should be very proud of yourself.

Omg that’s crazy!!! That enrages me knowing it enraged you . I’m so so proud of you for overcoming that and telling us abt it…we think there’s like this huge difference between a smoker and a nonsmoker but we’re the same person we always were and part of that is an addict. So twisted tho to irk you this far in. You did good gf

Brioski, I am so happy and proud for you! I hope you have something wonderful planned, and be sure to buy yourself a special keepsake!!

7. Take pictures of them

6. Wash them

No letters? How about DRHTH Drunk rhino has the hiccups DRUNK

Congratulations Brioski, this is an excellent achievement. Don't forget to reward yourself today because you deserve it.

Yaay Brioski, Congratulations!

Yay @Brioski!!

Congratulations on 1 year smoke free @Brioski Great job!

Welcome to the Lido Deck B huge Congratulations So glad you found us , you are much loved member of our family , thx for the laughs . B treat yourself to something special , what you have achieved if flippin amazin xxx Cheers

Big congrats to you today @Brioski!! Hope you enjoy this day & relish in the pride of accomplishment that you do rightly deserve

Congratulations Bri, 1 year is absolutely AMAZING!!!! WOWIEEEE!!!! You are doing so great!!! Let's celebrate!!!!

One year ago, you made a great decision, today you get to celebrate it! Congratulations!

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