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  1. GreenLover was there in Sarge's first days (at The Other Place). She later revealed herself as Beth, and reminded Sarge soooooo much of his Grandma on Mom's side. Still does. For what it's worth, GreenLover - you made it. All the way to the end as a non-smoker. A true Lifer. You made it. Sarge salutes you and is honored to present your final promotion. Sergeant Major GreenLover Beth, It was a privilege to have known you and my life is better for having done so.
    9 points
  2. beth will be missed. she butted heads with a bunch...but then again we all did or we wouldn't have a train. She just liked something of mine the other day, which was rare from her, wished her prayers on a post, sad but prayers are what everyone needs sometimes. SO more prayers to you Beth, I don't get squishy with emotions, but feel rather upset right now.
    8 points
  3. I know all the answers to your questions. Yes to all 3! Who cares how many attempts you've made at quitting? You know how many times I told my wife I was going to quit and she just rolled her eyes and said "didn't you just say that yesterday?" Then I would come up withe some excuse. I quit for me. I didn't give a damn what anybody thought about my success or failure. Screw everybody else. This is about you. Please stop messing around with your life and quit. Look, this may be hard for you to quit or it might not. Right now your mind is your own worst enemy. Your inner junkie, strung out on nicotine, is telling you that you're going to fail, that you don't have the strength and the truth is that it's telling you that you don't want to quit. You're believing the lies. Smoking is of no benefit to you! All you're doing is chasing temporary relief from withdrawal and torturing yourself, not to mention slowly killing yourself. This is what it's come down to. It's time to quit smoking and stop listening to the lies in your head. Look at your quit buddy, IamDoingIt. He posted a great thread the other day about his relapse and his newfound commitment to quitting.
    8 points
  4. Hi, just joined out of my respect for Beth. Thank you rain for letting me know today...Beth, I will miss you! I will miss all of the battles we had all of those years ago...WOW some of them were doosies, but you and I have always had the stubborn kindred spirit thing going on between us...we always remained friends in spite of it all. I remember once you thanking me for never giving up on you, but it is YOU I Thanked for showing me how, that no matter what in this life, no matter the obstacles, to never ever give up! You did it too!! You became smober! And then I was able to watch you give back to others with that no-nonsense, no bs, laced with humor you had...I know you are enjoying a well-deserved rest with our God...but I want you to know-- 'cause I think you are watching ;) and because it is true, I will miss you and I love you lady.....katiem
    7 points
  5. Quite a shock, she was a genuine, kind, tough lady she will be sorely missed by family and friends The train lost a trooper today :( God bless You beth, rest with your passed loved ones xxxx
    7 points
  6. My last text message on my phone from Beth was from January 26th, 2016. It read, "Hey just for laughs can you put a judge judy pic on my post?" She was referring to a .GIF of Judge Judy with her eyes rolling and she wanted it in her signature, where it was but she since removed it.
    7 points
  7. Beth and I butted heads so much on the start of my quit journey. Anyone who was witness to this either found it painful...or highly entertaining. What most people did not see were the countless messages going back and forth for over a year that brought us to an unusual but cool bond. Beth was genuine...a loving heart who would literally give someone the shirt off her back. Loved her no nonsense approach...her sense of humor...her loving heart. Gonna miss you so much miss rolly eyes!!
    7 points
  8. You guys... this loss is major to me... I have seen so many pass away since I joined the quit community about 8 years ago... but Beth was my best friend of all of them. I don't know what to do right now, I'm crying and can't stop. I talked to her almost daily on facebook in private messages and she had told me she thought there was something wrong with her lungs because she was quite short of breath lately. I am just so sad... our dear friend had a very tough life but she always did what she needed to, no complaining. Damn, we lost a major wonderful lady today.
    7 points
  9. In shock...she was a amazing lady... My heartfelt sympathy to Beth's family.
    6 points
  10. My thoughts and sympathy to Beth's family. She will be missed here. RIP Beth
    6 points
  11. I am so shocked... and sad!!! I'm just out of words, I will pray, as she would have... I've never been affected like this, never met Beth in real life but as said on facebook: the quittrain is a family, always!!! Overwhelmed. Rest in peace, Beth
    6 points
  12. Rest in peace, dear Beth. Our hearts are breaking.
    6 points
  13. I've been bawling since I found out, my heart hurts. I will miss her and our conversations so much. She was such a great friend.
    6 points
  14. So good to hear from you Amy! I completely understand what you are saying and I have even experienced those feelings and thoughts myself. The truth is though, that you don't have the option any longer of not thinking about what smoking is doing to you. You have too much information now. You know there is a forum in which to get support. You know that while it may not have been the best feeling as the nicotine left your system , it wasn't as bad as you've imagined it would be either. So the question is not if you'll quit , but when? To me since you're going to quit anyway you might as well do it now. It's too late to go back to the cocoon, you're a butterfly! xoxo
    6 points
  15. I knew Beth from another board, and yes we also butted heads from time to time, she did with many there. But she also gave good, solid advice to many, and I can see she was very loved here. That other board had so much angst at times I could not stand it. My thoughts are with her family and also with everyone here who is grieving her loss. I'm so sorry.
    5 points
  16. I feel like I missed out, Beth was never mean to me. I once called myself the relapse queen and she accused me of trying to steal her title and it made me laugh...from then on I trusted she had been where I was going and she simply called BS when that happened and hi five'd you when you did good. I like real people. Sending love and light to wish her well on her journey home, safe in the knowledge she will be safe and well with her sister by now. Pleased in a way that they are together. Personally, I feel really sad and can't quite believe it. Can't imagine what her family are going through so sending love to all of them. xx
    5 points
  17. I cannot believe our dear Beth is really gone. She had a huge heart and had such a way with words. She will be so dearly missed. The first time I "saw" her, she reminded me of someone that every grandchild would love to have as a grandma. So huggable and so full of love. She got her heart fixed, something she was so terrified of but she did it. Then she was so excited about her new eyes and teeth. She finally felt like she was getting a new lease on life. She loved her cats. I agree with Sarge. I feel honored to have "known" her and that my life is better for it. I will miss you Beth. You have helped so many people and probably never even knew it. And your words will live on to help many more.
    5 points
  18. So sorry to hear this sad news! I'm shocked. RIP Beth.
    5 points
  19. I am so upset. :( I loved her! She was so refreshing and seemed to be such a true person, an honest person, which to me is one of the most important things to be. I hope you are in heaven with your sister now and you are free
    5 points
  20. I am so sorry to hear this. Beth was quite the character and will be missed. I can only hope that she passed quickly and did not suffer.
    5 points
  21. Beth, I'm going to miss you so much. Thanks for the PM's of encouragement and for always being so genuine. Your life was not easy but you kept going and made the best of it. You're in the arms of God now. Rest easy. xx
    5 points
  22. Ha...Babs, I have to admit that I found it very entertaining!!! And I agree with everyones sentiments!!! RIP Beth!!
    5 points
  23. So very shocked and sad to read this ... thoughts and condolences to her family and to those of you who knew her far better than I
    5 points
  24. OMG That really sucks!! She just lost her sister a week ago. I didnt always agree with her views but she was one tough cookie. That is so sad I feel for her family and my thoughts are with them :(
    5 points
  25. Once things calm down and we know more, we'll celebrate Beth's life and make an appropriate tribute to her on QuitTrain. My heart is broken right now.
    5 points
  26. I think it took awhile for her and I to warm up to each other, but she was an absolutely amazing woman. I am so very sorry to hear this.
    5 points
  27. So sorry for your loss. Losing them is the hardest part. The Rainbow Bridge By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, When their time on earth is over and done. For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day. No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued. They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack. For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last. The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.
    5 points
  28. I logged on tonight and saw this awful news. I am saddened. Beth was a straight shooter and would call it as she saw it with usually a twist of humor. I respected that, respect her. My prayers to her family. RIP Queen G, you will be missed ♡ Maybe down the road a blog could be made with some of her posts or words of wisdom...
    4 points
  29. As the kids would say.... OMG!!! Greenlover and I went at it at first (on the other place) time and time again and then one day it seems as though we turned a corner. We started to agree on things and we started to respect each other. She was real... .and I respect real Rest in Peace Beth.
    4 points
  30. RIP Beth aka Greenlover Will remember her as the lady who loved green with a strong personality. Very heart warming to see old farts as well as newbies come and post to show the respect they have you!
    4 points
  31. OMG....I completely missed this while I was gone. I am in shock! Beth was a great person and a wonderful asset to this forum! She had her struggles recently, but always had a positive outlook. She will be greatly missed.
    4 points
  32. I, too, am so sad and shocked to hear this news. I don't even know what to say. I got an email from her once out of the blue and before I opened it I wondered if I had said something to make here mad or something. I opened it and she was just saying something really sweet about me getting over a craving or hitting some really random milestone (don't quite remember as it was a while ago). I was completely touched. She certainly holds a special little place in my heart.
    4 points
  33. Noooooooooooo!!!!! ******* no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    4 points
  34. Congratulations Jules ! Your First Month of Freedom makes everybody Here really Stoked. Really Happy. We know what it is all about ! I have a few long distance friends, former Drug Addicts, who are very encouraging to me but, I find all the solace and inspiration and encouragement I need here on the QTrain. The QTrain is an amazing collective and someone is bound to understand exactly what you are going through and have just the right words for your ears. I am so happy you are Free from Nicotine, Jules. Please celebrate this important milestone in a special way...we are lighting fireworks for you. Love, S
    4 points
  35. note to self. dont shave the dog when craving for a smoke. not a good combination
    4 points
  36. Thanks for the support and yes I just got back from the tournament that was at the bar and about 15 or so out of the 20 of us playing were all drinking and smoking like crazy. I am very happy and proud to say that I never even considered having even one puff- NOPE for me!!! I didn't even have a drink I had nothing but water and fun - I drove home smiling!
    4 points
  37. Amy if I can quit anybody can quit.
    4 points
  38. Buddy - I am SOOOO bloody excited to see this post!! I am absolutely, utterly willing you on from here. Let's see, can you quit - yes. Will it hurt - no. Will it feel tough at time -yes, but that's life mate, if it wasn't smoking it could be work or family etc. Shhhh, but I didn't know this quit was "the one" BUT, I did know one of them had to be as quitting was getting to be a habit and I was too ashamed to tell anyone I was trying again! I was plain furious when someone saw my champix as I had tried to hide it for fear of failing and looking like a failure. (note, the only person who ever matters is you, be responsible for you and you alone!!). Everything to gain and nothing really to lose?? Either way, keep reading and lurking. Can't smoke forever, it's too grim for you. Constant craves all day every day get exhausting eventually, quitting is easier then that for sure! A bad day is just a bad day, a normal smoking dayis 20+ craves!! Don't have to be einstein to work out what would be easier longer term!! Loves!! xx
    4 points
  39. That's the way!! Keep climbing, you are doing great!! Here are a couple of giant helium filled balloons. Hopefully that will lighten the load a bit. :)
    4 points
  40. Wow still shocked. Beth was a spitfire that said it like it was and I respected her for that. She also didn't have the easiest of times in life. She is finally at peace with her sister and that is what's important.
    3 points
  41. 3 points
  42. Sorry Oneistoo I just reread your comment. My mind has been everywhere past couple days. I will try to cut some off tomorrow and see if that helps a little. If this is how its going to be every time I change a patch I'd almost rather take a couple of days to withdraw and screw the patch
    3 points
  43. I was just thinking about this, Jules. Thinking about what I know and keep private. What I Know Now about myself nearing a year Free from Nicotine. I know I have the ability to Change. I know have the ability to commit to something for success. I know I have the ability to face fears. These, I mostly keep to myself but, they give me a sort of Glow. I know from a warm good feeling about myself inside and from a clarity in my eye. I did not back down. I will not back down. Like our Sarah says, "I am a Tiger ! RARRRR!
    3 points
  44. Wonderful! I wish you would copy and paste to "Quit Smoking Discussions" so that everyone will be sure to see!!
    3 points
  45. remember this day. this is the first day of the rest of your life with no nicotine in your body and you never have to subject yourself to that kind of poison again. the choice is yours. celebrate the freedom and suck in the fresh clean air. your body has waited a long time for this day. you are rocking this quit. :)
    3 points
  46. Amy, The only reason you are still hanging around here is because you want to quit. Bite the bullet, think of how good you are going to feel once you establish yourself as a non-smoker. Go for it, Amy! We are in your corner and will be here for you with every twist and turn :)
    3 points
  47. It's really (really) great to see you Amy. My one piece of advice for you today is - it's better to try and have a chance of failing, than it is to not try at all - you can't win the lottery of you don't buy a ticket... Give yourself that chance, and we will do everything in our power to help you get to where you want to be; a nonsmoker :)
    3 points
  48. If you are not afraid of success, you will succeed.
    3 points
  49. I know what you mean, completely. Go easy on yourself, you don't have to save the world right now, you just have to not smoke. I found, once I wasn't smoking anymore, everything else got just a little easier to deal with. Before I always had the problem at hand, and the problem of addiction. Now it's just the problem at hand. You are doing great :)
    3 points
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