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Protecting Your FOREVER Quit Nearing my six year anniversary, I am examining how I protect my quit. This quit is as precious today as it was during it's infancy. I know that. I continue my vigilance. I am not in full battle Riot gear anymore but, I still NOPE, if only to myself, every morning. In the evening I am grateful for the day, grateful for my quit. My commitment stands firm. So, to newbies....this isn't a struggle anymore, hasn't been a struggle since the v. early days. It is now a conscious reminder that nicotine addiction doesn't magically disappear OR stay asleep if provoked. Addiction must be acknowledged and our commitment, our fidelity to NOPE ~ Not One Puff Ever WILL protect our quits...forever. This ritual of NOPE is a part of me now, it takes no extra thought but, I haven't forgotten what it means. Hanging out on QTrain keeps my eyes open and helps me to absorb the facts of addiction in a deep and daily way. I am grateful to be able to watch new quitters begin their journey. It is an elixir. Here is a fresh off the press video from our friend, Joel Spitzer. He is the one who helped me (and many, many others) understand my nicotine addiction. I am so appreciative of his continued teachings. Video describes resource pages set up to help people who have already successfully stopped smoking to maintain their quits over the long-term. Resource pages discussed in this video: Resources/Videos Related To The Implications Of A Puff Once You Have Quit Relapse Prevention Can You Spare About An Hour And A Half To Help Save Your Life ? Joel Spitzer's Daily Quit Smoking Lessons

-20 Is this the second day in a row that I wake up to the Big 20 ? Happy Day Happy Triumphant Chicks Happy Happy Happy.

I think Jo is right but, I'll take 1 for no reason at all.

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Some of my very good traits have been undermined.

Congratulations, Juan. You will never have to go through this again, Juan. Freedom is delicious.

-16 good morning Dnot Because I have ethics...I must admit that the score is actually -15 I took advantage of bakon earlier. -15

Really on a strange trip today

I need greatness

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

Congratulations, Sammy, on your Seven Months of Freedom ! Hope all is well as you near your first year. Please continue to reward yourself and have a celebration. You've done such great work !

Thinking of you mrs, Depending on if those patches were viable or not, your body is pretty close to being nicotine free. Now, it is a matter of retraining your brain to deliver endorphins for good things instead of the tie to nicotine. So reward yourself ALL THE TIME !

-13 glad to see you playing on the Chick's side ! Happy Smoke Free Life, baby. Sorry we forgot, Your asshat friends.

Congratulations, bakon on your Seven Years of Freedom. You know we love you, even as you cheat at Chicks/Sticks. You know we love you even when you call us window lickers, asshats and jerk faces. Have a big celebration, baby. Love, An Egg.

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@reciprocity wins

Hovering over water

-7 lucky seven, Leanna

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Glibly, I answer, 'not tonight'. Short

we love you, bebe !

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BIG - 20 YaY CHICKS !