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Congratulations on not smoking ! You have a fine quit working for you. and you pulled off your patch ? Let us know how you are feeling ! Stay vigilant and drink deep from the cup of NOPE.

Bump for the Autumn

Please remember to reward yourself !

Congratulations ! Two weeks is a fine accomplishment. It is a great gift you give yourself, Freedom ! I remember those warm winds. Warm winds and the fire danger keep everyone on edge. I lived in Cazadero for a few years, just after the Creighton Ridge fire. Stay safe.

It is a big step for you to say, "I am no longer going to make sure they have entertainment" ! and I know it isn't easy disentangling yourself. Remember your boundaries and that boundaries can change. Just because you used to do something doesn't mean you need to continue. Maybe there are more or different ways to delegate some of the responsibility you have taken on and more ways for you to nurture yourself and warm up your husbands butt, lol. I am so proud of you for quitting smoking, Linda, and the energy you give, to all of us here, is a beautiful gift.

Hello friend, I am glad you are sans parents. Perhaps you can start detaching yourself from them. Let them drive themselves to the casino. Cut back your time spent with them, maybe start with a few less hours, then a few less days. Learn to say NO. Practice saying it, little by little. No, I won't be able to do that. No, I can't do that. No, I won't do that. When they make you feel guilty, sit with your guilt. Assign a chair to be your 'guilty' chair, sit in it and go through all the reasons you feel guilty and how guilt makes you feel. Spend time with your guilt, just your guilt. Examine all the components of guilt, your guilt triggers. I think if you really study your guilt honestly you will see it for this lie that it is and will be able to put it aside as something useless to you, just like you put nicotine addiction down. You are a generous soul, Linda, and will shed the rainments of guilt in your own time. Your power is emerging and it is a beautiful sight to see. Protect yourself, like @Doreensfree said, You Are A Hero to us.

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I had some belligerent craves around my first year anniversary. They were strangely powerful. They were also the last I have had in almost five years. You are stronger than any crave. Appreciate how far you have come. Reward yourself for beating out the last smokey thoughts. You don't smoke anymore and I know, for sure, you don't want to go through the last seven months again. Stay vigilant and committed to NOPE. You will not fail.

Congratulations @Cristóbal !! and thank you @reciprocity for covering ! and @notsmokinjo for the opportunity to post Cristóbal's Six Years of Freedom. Cristóbal has blazed a clear trail for all of us to follow. here are the links to my favorite posts A Crave Is Never A Command Your Quit & Your Life - The Proper Sequence and all of his posts Cristóbal's Content Have a great celebration, Cristóbal !

Waiting for the jitney to the airport. The joys of travel are underestimated. Americans in their pajamas and house shoes and all the screaming children. Aren't they darling ! I call them 'confit'.

October is a beautiful month to be Nicotine Free

waiting for @reciprocityto pick up the letter I just sent him also waiting for @notsmokinjo to do the same.

Nadine the hurricane is headed towards Portugal @MrTitWank ???

another bump after hearing about Lilly's Charm Bracelet in her blog.

Happy Birthday Lilly ! Your body is starting its repair so be kind to yourself and provide lots of comfort. You don't smoke anymore !

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Congratulations Christa326 on your fabulous quit ! Two months is a wonderful gift you have given yourself and your family.

Congratulations, Kdad ! Three weeks is a spectacular accomplishment. You will never have to go through that grime and gristle again. Now, stay vigilent, reward yourself, and enjoy your free life.

congratulations, Barry on your first year of freedom. Please reward yourself for this great accomplishment.

You are strong and determined. Nicotine hasn't a chance with you! Have a great time.

Sleep do anything but smoke! You don't smoke anymore! Reward yourself.

Relieved your people are OK. The ferocity wasn't unexpected. The gulf is boiling hot and perfect for a hurricane.