Nicole Diver

I am more of an audible fan too ever since my PRK surgery. You can't get many free audibles but a lot are discounted. "Wuthering Heights" was .99 and the narrator was amazing. "The Age of Innocence" was .99 and I haven't listened to it yet. That is one of my all time fave books and movies. I love kindle unlimited. I wouldn't give it up for the world. My only complaint: can't have more than 10 books at a time. But I do see what you are saying Chrysalis, a lot are indie authors . For me, I don't mind that though, as I learn more toward the UF genre and there is so much to choose from. (The suburb I am in I do not have access to the public library or their kindle options.)

Sounds like it is probably a ghost. :(

Doreen sweetie. Thinking of you and Tony. I am so sorry to hear this. Sending lots of positive vibes your way.

Great job Evelyn! You should be so proud of yourself :) How did you celebrate?

Happy happy birthday! Hope it was a great day. I feel blessed to know you Doreen :)

Me three! Paul is hopefully off having tons of fun.

Wendy! Great job! Be very proud of yourself :)

Jc I thought the book was a complete life saver. I have quit before and been completely miserable, but he taught me how to be happy about quitting. I was terrified to quit and he helped me through. The audible was really good too. That way in a pinch you could listen for a bit to get steady.

Beth I LOVE your ticker. I am all about the skulls.

Nope!

Happy Birthday! Blowing out the candles this time won't be as tough ;-)

Evelyn, you are such a strong person. You don't give up and you know when to ask for help, we could all learn from that. I know times can be so hard, but we are always here for you!

Right on

Yessss!! Well done pretty girl.

Jess, have you read Allen Carr's book/listened to his audible? I kept those nearby at all times when I first quit. To me, I thought cigarettes symbolized better times when I was young and carefree, and I held them tight with a literal death grip. Then I started reading Allen Carr and I cannot even tell you how much it helped me. Any time I thought I was "missing out," I'd turn on the audible in my iPod and it got me through many a tough situation. (I could probably still recite most of the friggin thing from memory.) For some, quitting is not an instant thing. It takes some work - but that is ok! There is nothing in life more important. Honestly nothing is more important than saving your own life, then relationships with family and friends etc fall more into place. Once the scales fall from our eyes, we realize smokes=death & destruction of health and wealth. That's all they are. Anything else is just NOISE from that dying junkie. Now that I am a bit farther away from the quitting process I am just simply amazed at the big con I believed in almost 100% for so long. That's alright though, we can't change the past, we can only change the present and the future. You are gorgeous and you have a gorgeous life ahead of you. Just stay the course and chalk them up as bumps in the road. Well done Jess.

Awesome and so inspirational. Your skin looks great too, love the new pic.

Here!

You did it, one week! It may not always be easy at first, but there is nothing more important than kicking this addiction to the curb. It may or may not take a little bit, everyone is different, but it's going to get so good for you!

Gabby this is awesome! This is a HUGE milestone. Very proud of you.

Very true. Rowly, it may not always be easy, but not much in life is. It will always be worth it. Well done staying tough, you handled this just the right way.

Oh my gosh!! Please let us know anything we can do. We really missed you too.

Hope you feel better!

There are so many pro's to quitting, and you nailed a few of them. It's not always instantly easy for all, but it is likely the most important decision you will ever make. And any discomfort is so temporary!! Or else no one would stay quit. .

I was In pretty much that same spot last time I quit and then relapsed myself for 5 years. But I didn't have any outside support that time. Stay close and we will cheer you on through this. I'd give anything to have that 5 years ( and the $$!) back. A relapse will only make you feel 100x worse. This sucks for now, but it will pass. You are still good to go. Let me know please if you need anything.

This. Is what success looks like. Here's to you Beth!