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I wish we could have comments and conversations on the profile page. A 'howdy do' every now and then would be cheering and not as involved or private as a pm

-6 I've got to wet brushes fgs. just spent half an hour watching Sesame Street numbers and letters on your post in celebration, Doll :D

I think you are right Doll but, I am going to say snorkeling . Many Scuba divers don't care much for it and maybe Pet is one ?

Wiley

-5 sorry about that tube, Doll. My grandmother would stick a clove of garlic in my ear.

Yep. I owe my quit to Me ! It is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I have many to thank for my education like Joel and Alan and all y'all by reading on the boards. But, it was my idea out of the blue to try to quit smoking.

-3 feel better Doll not like walking dead ?

-1 :) good morning all. glad Joe got his Big O this morning. a reward for all those leaves raked ?

I was really resistant to 'pledging' or committing to ANYTHING, . It felt silly and ridiculous. When I learned the truth about nicotine addiction , the truth about MY ADDICTION, I realized I HAD to commit to myself and my quit if I truly wanted to Be Free. The TRUTH was that I could NEVER have another puff . I tentatively whispered NOPE to myself and that small voice became louder and stronger and helped break down my resistance, NOPE helped to harden my resolve and helped me to understand my addiction. I know you can 'NOPE' in different ways...it may be semantics but, for me, NOPE is neat and tidy and convenient and ALWAYS True.. eta: The 'ever' part of NOPE has been most instructive and thought provoking to me. The never forever part that hangs people up. It hung me up too. I had to really accept the truth about addiction. I am an addict FOREVER and that can't be changed. I can handle not smoking day by day or hour by hour and living in The Now but, I am an addict forever and ever.

Watching the Sun rise or the Sun set or the clouds flurry around. Reading and editing some of my abandoned writings.

Wendy, Every Day is a celebration when you are FREE !! Happy One Month

N O P E

Yes chicken soup counts. Also just being a Mom counts ! No Church for me, no no no. no. are you ? TPBM is going to find something that has been lost

-7 oh so sorry, Doll. It is a scary thing, strep....scarlet fever et al. good dinner Joey Joe

Roosevelt Island

-5 going to see a quack on Monday ?

-3 feeling any better, Doll ?

-20 I am so relieved. I don't need another BIG O today :) I bet you feel better after going to the gym, huh Coleen.

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Jess, congratulations on another day. This is a HUGE accomplishment. N O P E early and often, scour your house/car/pockets/purses and destroy all cigarettes. You want to be AVOIDING temptation not hanging out with it all day ! Damn ! But, I am so glad it hardened your resolve. Be Kind to yourself ! Reward yourself ! Breathe FREE FREE FREE Love, S

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-17 I just want to give Joe his BIG O. He was so accommodating to me this morning.

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