Lust4Life

Congratulations Linda!! Ditto to what notsmokinjo has written. Please do something for YOU today! Enjoy and celebrate this milestone you fought like hell to achieve!

I don’t often post my pledge anymore. It hasn’t changed since 9/26/2016: yep to NOPE!

Congrats Parsley!

Bambi

Brass monkey, that funky monkey ... ?

Is a Southampton footy team as classy as a Southern USA footy team winning the M.L.S. Cup? Yay Atlanta United!!! ️

Ebb and flow...ebb and flow. I'm reading Marie Kondo's book. Haven't watched the series. I'm unpacking boxes from a former life. Ebb and flow - waves of nostalgia and how we once coped will wash over. Yes, wash over from time to time - but never saturate. Carry on with dark chocolate chips and mangoes. Dear Lawd I have a ton of useless crap that doesn't bring me any freakin' joy.

Welcome! We have similar stories. I quit while pregnant. I was a closet smoker. Quitting improved my health, skin, finances & all the usual stuff. As a closet smoker- the freedom had the most impact on me staying quit. Well, that and the terrible first few weeks of my quit- I never wanted to relive quitting so I didn’t relapse. The constant blanket of anxiety I lived under was finally lifted. No more- do I smell like smoke? Can I sneak out for a smoke? What errand can I make up so I can leave for a smoke? When will this meeting end so I can take a lunch alone & go smoke. Did I sweep the ashes off the porch and empty the ashtray? A non-smoking resort will help. Plenty of activities to stay busy. Check back in as often as you need to keep your quit going. NOPE

Your resolve to keep your quit is stronger than your mother’s ability to hurt you. The power is yours. Not hers. Coming here for help and some good ears shows how much you value yourself and your quit. Let your quit grow. It will empower you.

I never kiss & tell ... ?

Resurrecting this ancient post because I’m Batman! Congratulations to the real Bat on 5 years!!

I love it when lurkers take the leap! I’m so sorry about your friend’s illness. So happy you stayed the course. That is a major trigger that lost its power. Welcome to QT. You’ll be well supported here.

Congratulations KDAD on 4 months! You are healthier & richer today than you were then ?

Fired

That’s some mighty fine self reflection MLMR, very encouraging. I, too, used the agony of quitting as motivation to stay quit. Hell no I’m never going through that again!!! Sound’s like you conquered some pretty big life stressors without smoking. That’s a big deal! Carry on...

Great job! I found great joy & relief in small victories. 1 hour to one day to one week. And ten dollars saved to twenty, thirty...thousands! Find your motivation for KTQ & cling to it as if your life depends on it...

Great job!

I anticipated the forum to be flooded with newbies. I applaud those that have reclaimed their lives and health- vowing to kick the addiction in the 'butt' in 2019. I'm standing here in peddle pushers/capris/waders- waiting for the tide to roll in with a mass of new quitters. I'm taking the sunshine route- less smokers in the world these days (hallelujah!) so fewer folks will quit; therefore, less activity on forums like QT. Are you still smoking? You're a smoker. Want to quit this year? You're a wannabe. Stop smoking cigarettes right now. You will become an ex/former smoker-one of the greatest titles ever!

Day 3 will become Day 4 and will be another day to celebrate. Daily victories add up. Keep it going!!!

You know the drill. You know what to expect. You know it can be terrible the first days or weeks. We know you want this. Hunker down & get ‘er done this time. I know you can!!!!

Out of sight out of mind.

Lies JimH all lies! Adorable! Cutest potential “trigger” I’ve ever seen. She looks so sweet and innocent! Given the chance, I’m sure she’d help organize your closet by chewing up a Croc or two to make room for other stuff. ?

Congratulations sslip!! You’re a great support here, a game playing champ and now a passenger sailing free up here on the Lido! Bravo!!!

False. TNP has taken a dance class as an adult, on their own free will (this includes spousal ultimatums ?)..,

Hot now iced in Summer Chicken: fry or roast?