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You know too much now, Lilly, to ever be an obedient slave again. Smoking has been ruined for you and will never be the comfort it once was. You know too much. Soon, you will defeat your addiction. Why not ?

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Thinking about you

Congratulations, M'life on your Two Months of Freedom. You are building a serious quit and in a way that many can follow your lead. Thank you for all you contribute here ! Glad to hear you are celebrating, celebrate every moment, won't you ?

Listening to Miles Davis, Amamdala and hand sewing side ties on wedding tabard and stretching out Basque Beret. How does your head get fat ? or hat shrink ?

I remember thinking, 'why did I not notice all these fcukers before ? How have all these irritations been hidden from me all these years ? ' True, smoking masks a lot but, surely, not that much...gah. I definitely blew my cool when I quit. Even more when I quit caffeine ! Thankfully, it settles down and isn't right up in your face after a while. lol. Go down to the railroad tracks, wait for a train and practice your primal screaming. Extremely therapeutic.

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Congratulations on your Four Years of Freedom, MissyCat ! If feels really, really good doesn't it !

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I hope you have a lot more important time with your friend, Linda. Being with those near death is very much like being a mid-wife. You can make the ending so much better, kinder, calmer. Be sure to nurture yourself while you nurture her... I am so proud of you for the progress you have made. Not only have you quit smoking, you have now garnered a nice batch of power and are able to set reasonable boundaries with your parents. Little adjustments will make a real difference in your life. Later, you can make larger adjustments as your needs change and your power grows. Hold tight to your resolve....not only your commitment to NOPE but, your commitment to yourself to make your life a sweeter and kinder place. love, s

bump for all those smokers, chewers, vapers and lurkers, and smoke free/nicotine free creatures too ! Complacency is not an ally.

Congratulations Mark on your Two Months of Freedom. Pop in when you can. S

Congratulations on your Four Months of Freedom, Tammy ! Hope you have spectacular celebrations and reward yourself copiously. Thank you so much for being here. Your support helps keep all of us Smoke Free.

Hope you are home and able to be with your friend. Please take a lot of time for yourself, Linda, grieve and rejoice over her life.

If you want to heal your mouth as soon as possible, you will quit smoking. Smoking only exacerbates the problem. Please, Lilly. Take care of yourself.

Here is Merry Clayton talking about her background vocals in 'Gimme Shelter'

I love NOPE-ing for tomorrow, today. It is great that QTrain covers the globe. NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

I may be early in my celebrations but, no matter. Jimmy's quit date is 8/21/2018 but, 24 hours ago in the NOPE thread he said that his first month is today. I love celebrations and the first month is extra special, congratulations, J.

Happy to see you happy and smoke free !

Congratulations, @Jimmyquitter on your FIRST month of Freedom. Please celebrate and reward yourself. You have a really fine quit rolling along and it is a pleasure to see you in the NOPE thread.

How does it feel to quit ? It feels EMPOWERING. Physically and emotionally, Empowering. Granted, some days are crap (just like real life). Some triggers are strong (but, never stronger than your resolve). Some craves seem to go on forever (they don't, they max out after 3-5-10 minutes). It takes effort to push smokey thoughts out of your head, and an honest clarity to commit to NOPE (Not One Puff Ever), It also takes a willingness to live through some times when you may feel very uncomfortable. BUT, when you put in the sincere effort and commit to your quit, you are rewarded with exceptional gifts for yourself. Gifts of self-confidence, a new and reliable trust in yourself, and a freedom that is palpable. Empowerment. How does it feel to quit for you ?

Thinking of you, you beautiful and powerful smoke free woman !

I hope you are feeling really good about your freedom, Kermit. Let us know, won't you ?

Mark, I hope you are celebrating your first two months of freedom... let us know how you are.