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So so sorry for your loss Doreen, may he rest in peace, and praying for strength for you and your family to get through this. 

@reciprocity, @Boo, @Joe7, @Martian5, @Lilly, @desperate1, @johnny5 and @jillar thank you  

Thank you my QT family, sorry I've been less than regular these past few months, work's just not slowing down.

Last week I lost my dear aunt to cancer, hers was discovered quite late, and she went peacefully and was so graceful in handling the pain. That just reminded me how fragile life is and how much I've been taking things for granted. So my 11 month gift to myself is to be kind, most importantly to myself so that I can be kind to others (animals are the sole exception, I want to be kind to them regardless  ) and allow myself the occasional break.

These 11 months sure have been a roller coaster with each up matched by a symmetrical down but then again C'est la Vie as they say. My 1 year anniversary gift to myself will be a small solo trip,  haven't planned anything concrete yet, but it will be me, books, preferably the beach and lots of time without anything to do.
This trip is as much your gift to me, as you are the guys who were always there with a steadying hand when I thought I would fumble this quit away. I am grateful for each one of you, and this forum and the beacon of light you represent for people like me who struggle to believe there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Congratulations DD, 2 months is beautiful and time to look back and realize how strong your willpower is...that's 8 weeks of you kickin the butt...literally. Good on ya!!!

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Hey there Freeatlast,

Your name gives an inkling to precisely how you must be feeling right

You've taken a courageous step, and shown yourself some long overdue love.

My advice is pretty much along the lines of what @jillar mentioned, educate yourself, know thine enemy, learn to understand your triggers and try to stay away (I know it's tough) from stressful situations. Read, read, read.

And yes, shout out whenever you need help, you'll be surprised at how many of us are cheering you on. We may not be with you physically, but we're with you in spirit. 

Just remember, take it one crave at a time and yes, reward yourself for the milestones just to recognize how awesomely dedicated you are.

Best of luck.

Hey Glitterbug,

Congratulations on 2 fantabulous years smoke free and congratulations on having your own space, that you can truly call yours.

Miss you but so so happy you are where you are.

Congratulations on 6 amazing smokefree years Fay.

Way to go Lilly, hope you had a fabulous dinner with your family. Kudos to your amazing quit.

Congratulations on two straight years of being resilient, and Cheers to a happy healthy you.

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Wow, congrats Jay, what an achievement.

Congratulations on sticking with your quit for so long, the Lido Deck beckons...hope you celebrate this milestone in a grand way.

On 5/1/2019 at 10:29 PM, abbynormal said:

tomorrow I'm celebrating by seeing Avengers: Endgame! 

that's the way to celebrate, with one of the best movies to come out of the MCU

Congratulations, and I'm sure you enjoyed the movie. Hats off on a fabulous quit.

Congratulations @Ankush I have no doubt the support you have received is phenomenal. This forum is legendary that way

but that takes nothing away from the effort you've put in. Great going and yes I agree NOPE is a great great tool, keep on keepin on. Well done.

Congratulations Joe, huge appreciation on the 2 years, brilliant effort.

Please do celebrate this phenomenal milestone.

A week late and my sincerest apologies but couldn't just let this go by

Congratulations Linda on 9 jaw-dropping months of determination and resilience. It's a beautiful quit you've got for yourself and you deserve all the accolades you're getting and more.

So Kudos to your spirit.

Happy belated anniversary too, and beautiful pics.

Hi there quitter (in a beautiful sense of the word of course)

You owe no explanation to anyone on the way you are working towards your quit Lilly.

You're a fighter and the battles that have gone are just notches on your belt, and boy are they piling up. Don't let anyone tell you what your quit is or isn't.

I do hope you are doing better, and more importantly acknowledging what a badass you are for fighting this fight. I know you are.

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Great post MLMR, well written.

Congratulations Parsley, well deserved and well earned 8 months. Way to go!!!

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Congrats MLMR, you're here, you made it. 

Pat yourself on the back, pour yourself a drink and celebrate the champion that you are.