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Someone needs to put forth the other side of the story to what Big Tobacco would have us believe so that people can then decide for themselves what the truth likely is and at that point, they can exercise personal responsibility. If there's only Big Tobacco's marketing speak then how would we have ever become aware that smoking is a deadly addiction. I can remember TV commercials where they showed Droctor's smoking whatever brand of cigs. Without actually saying it, they were insinuating smoking was safe for your health. If government hadn't have stepped in at some point, I hate to think where those commercials would have gone from there. Yes, we all have to be personally responsible but, we have to have all the information available in order to make our decisions.

The decision to quit is only step one. You haven't actually started to quit at the moment you make that decision. Sure, some don't act on their decision but others do. Some, like you, me and a lot of others here, acted on that decision to quit and are still doing so. It really boils down to how badly you want it once you make that decision.

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There's the difference probably. I was just reading about it in the news or on the radio or TV news. You know, where you are half paying attention and half doing something else? Never took the time to study it in detail in terms of the geography.

I often wonder why I chose January 29th 2017 to quit smoking. The answer is, I have no idea. What I do know is that was the right time for me! Why was the time right? I have no clue about that either. My point is that on Jan, 29th 2017 ..... MY time was right! For whatever reason I was able to cement my quit and have so far extended it to this point. What is the right time for YOU to quit? I have no idea and you may not either but that shouldn't ever stop you from trying. This could very well be the right time for your life long quit. Don't miss that opportunity. Many remain here in this community because it gave so much to us as we crafted our quits and we want nothing more than to do the same for all of you. Whether it be your first attempt or your 4th or 5th attempt, we are here to do whatever we can to support you so gather your resolve and jump in! Nothing to lose and everything to gain

Ah yes of course I heard about all that nastiness but I just never took the time to look those places up on a map. Figured it was a country squeezed into eastern Europe there somewhere but not a clue as to it's geographic location in relationship to other countries I know better. I venture to say if I placed a world map on a wall showing only the outlines of countries, without the names, not many would be able to correctly stick a map pin in the outline of Croatia. I know I certainly wouldn't be able to which was my original point. I had to look up where Croatia was located. I see it's just east of northern Italy on the other side of the Adriatic Sea.

Apparently not?

1st is the hardest month Silver. You're through that part so take a moment to celebrate and reward yourself for all the hard work you've put in. Next is stabilizing your body and mind that is now smoke free while you refresh your resolve to stay quit! Go for it

What happened? I thought you Brits were winning early on ? I must admit. I had to look up where Croatia even is.

Sorry to hear this story tD. Sadly, you're not alone. Many others have buckled to the draw of this addiction even after long term quits. Reasons are different but really don't matter in the end. I'm sure at the time you first smoked (the family gathering) it didn't seem like a big deal but guess what? You awakened those receptors in your brain that were alive and well when you were a smoker. Enter the urges, the craves and sadly, the theft of your freedom once again. You're looking for reasons to stay quit this time? Freedom! Freedom to do what you want when you want and not be controlled by this addiction. You said it yourself: "smoking during the time I have with my son. A little 10 minutes here and there leaving the room to have a ciggie matters to him. He notices when I leave the room." You wouldn't do that if you were with him as a non-smoker right? You are no longer in control of your life my friend - the addiction is!! Freedom from being a slave to this addiction is a Biggie! Go for it tocevoD

9 time out of fkcuin 10 when my landline home phone rings, it's some fkucin idiot from a call centre in India trying to sell me duct-cleaning services!