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@c9jane29 no I actually thought I would have to be put in a coma to quit. I can not believe I am at this point. Since I got rid of the folks, my husband and I have enjoyed ourselves more. I am going to reward myself well (spend money) on this trip. I would not be at this point without you all. @Jet Black I wish I could speak up but I was conditioned to not have a voice. They would punish me by making me feel guilty. However, if you all can condition me to quit smoking, I am sure you can help me find my voice. Jet, I am fearful of those kind of craves. I lived the majority of my life with cigs. That is why we are doing this together!

@notsmokinjo that is why I need the wackadoodle because I let them make me feel small. I also let them make me feel bad because they are unhappy. They threaten to drive themselves so I have probably saved lives by taking them. I am glad I have not only found support to quit but friends to lift me up and help me through this difficult time. I will cherish your kind words. I know I have a soft loving heart. I just need to toughen it up a little.

@Doreensfree still think I need that wackadoodle. You will just have to come up with a more interesting contraption to use. I will always take a hug though. Mental health is a big part of that quit thing and I need to protect that. I have always put others above myself and that needs to change!!!

@jillarDon't tempt me to leave them. They are like two spoiled children. I will take the hug. I sure needed it last night. My husband tried but his butt was cold so I made him sleep on the other side of bed?. It is a wee bit cold for camping!

Well had the worst day yesterday. Did mention we were RVing this week but did not mention we were taking my folks to the casino for the week. Normally my husband and I take turns driving them in their car while one of us drives the RV. Since we were toting our car behind the RV, I did not want to drive it. Instead I endured 6 hrs of my crying mom about her miserable life and fighting with my dad. It got so bad, I had a panic attack and had to pull over on the highway. I can not even describe what a miserable person my mom is and how she likes to make everyone around her miserable and believe me she has had a great life. Wealth, beautiful home, tons of jewelry and material possessions. She resents having to care for my father. I was a nervous wreck by the time we dropped them off. I was amazed I did not crave a smoke. We even went to a flea market afterwards and when I passed people smoking or cigs in ashtrays, it turned me off. Last night we ended up staying at the campground from hell So now we are free for the week to bop around and and hopefully enjoy ourselves. We pick up the old folks Saturday to head home. What I need Doreen's wackadoodle for is to keep me from letting my mom talk me into driving them to the casino. I need to understand that I will never get them to love me and I can not ruin my life for them. I can care for them but I don't have to let them disrupt every aspect of my life. Oh well, venting makes me feel better.

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MLMR you can get past it. I'm a few weeks ahead of you and survived a weekend like that. Just breath...............deep and realize how good it feels.

Me too. I sure dislike the winter cold though. I agree with reciprocity that the weather is crazy anymore.

We were like record temps the past week in the 80 and 90's. We are going to have some 35 degree nights for camping this week. Sounds like you deserve that beer.

You enjoy yourself also. Not too much beer. Love the fire and smores too.

Packing to take off for a week in the motorhome. Weather looks cold and we are going to freeze our little behinds off. I will need some good vibes. I am the worst back seat driver and, of course, know that I am the best driver of the two. ? Now he has this contraption to pull the car behind the RV and wants me to get used to pulling that! I do feel solid in my quit but need the vibes for my husband. He needs to learn to sit back and realize that his wife is always right!? Will keep in touch if we are in the internet range.

Way to go Kdad. You are on your way now. I think the first three were the hardest. Keep that quit going!

Happy Birthday Lilly. What a wonderful present you are giving yourself this year!

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Boy is that the truth!

@c9jane29 Well since you put that out there, I have been doing a lot of that lately. Is that part of the quitting process? Too embarrassed to ask! I keep blaming it on the dogs.?

Thrilled to hear your doing well. You got this going now.

@Wee fluffy me am so surprised they removed it with an abscess. I have had many teeth abscess and they treated the infection first and then either root canal or remove the tooth. I always thought pulling it during an infection could spread it. I do know the pain with an abscess is incredible. So glad you are feeling better.

Lily I love your humor. You have your plan in action and I know you can stick to it this time. Counting down those first days are tough - minutes, hours and days just do not seem to go fast enough. I slept a lot too. I am so glad you are a part of the group now because together we are stronger. We are her to cheer you on and support you all the way. You are on a good start so keep it going. Shout out if you need us.

You are doing so good girl. It has got to be tough with your husband still smoking. You are one determined lady. Have a wonderful holiday.

@Lust4Life So relieved to hear you are safe. Will continue to pray for your family and others affected. From news reports, the storm is suppose to move fast as it goes through. Hopefully the worst is over.