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@Dogbelly your doing great. I have found myself very discouraged in our world lately. I am so glad to hear such a heartwarming story. Sounds to me like you have made a wonderful new friend. Hope your jeep is easy to repair.

C'mon Kdad. You can do it. You were my quit buddy. Don't make me come find you with Doreen's frying pan. You need to just hop back on the train and get this quit going.

Hi Judi. Welcome, I just noticed you have joined. Put all the negatives away because you can do this. The more you power through your craves, the stronger you will get. Stay close and make us your new obsession. There is lots of support and friendship here! You can do this.

Congrats Angeleek. Celebrate your smokefree life!

Way to go Bat. Seven years is awesome!

Did you say party?

That section of America! Isn't that where the rednecks reside?

I was a complete closet smoker. I was very humiliated by the fact that I smoked. Many co-workers must of thought I was a snob because I was careful not to get too close after sneaking a smoke! Over time, I opted to stay home rather than worry about sneaking a cigarette. Freedom from this addiction is wonderful!

Exactly! Don't let it control you anymore. So glad you have decided to quit and joined the forum. We have all been where you are at and understand the addiction. Stay close and let us help cheer you along. I am chuckling at your name and wondering if you have one of those dogs that immediately rolls over and expects a tummy rub!

Have loved following your journey. I am so looking forward to the big Lido celebration!

I would also like to add why I joined this forum to quit smoking. I had tried every possible way to quit smoking. Hypnosis, nicotine gum and lozenges and a smoking cessation program with the famous Cleveland Clinic. Nothing worked and I continued to smoke. I became very ashamed, more isolated and depressed. The day I found this forum, I was desperately searching for someway to quit. I started lurking and reading as much as I could. The members here had a way of pulling you in. They made me laugh, something I hadn't done in a long time. They seemed to know me and my heart. As I travelled the journey with them, they helped me peel away the layers of self hate and doubt and made sure I knew I was strong enough. Let me tell you, I hung close and made new friendships that were all over the world. Today, I am smoke free and so much a different person than the one that landed here two years ago. I am strong and confident and loving life smoke free!

She looks beautiful. She doesn't look that gray in the face. Our longest living dog was 14 and we were carrying her inside and out.

I am also praying for your family.

Welcome Deb. I was a 42 year smoking addict and only found success quitting after finding this forum. Here, you will find plenty of information, support, humor and friendship. At day 3, you almost have the nicotine out of your system and will find you just have to power through the craves. You can do this!

Welcome Carla! So glad you found this forum. A Smoking addiction is such a terrible waste of money and life. I smoked for 42 years before I landed here and was able to quit. Stay close to the forum and get to know the wonderful people here. We all would love to see you find your way to freedom.

Yay for day 1! Just keep marching forward and don't look back. Each day you gain without a cigarette will make you stronger and more powerful. You can do this!

Wow hellkatbaby! I have missed hearing from you and wondered how well you were doing. Congratulations on your 7 months quit!

@Fluffyyellowduck you are really stronger than you think. You are quitting smoking during a pandemic. How tough is that? You might try setting some ground rules the next time you are asked to help.

Good idea jillar! OMG, I can't believe I found one on E Bay and it is just like mine! It was only $139.00 with shipping. Now if it can get here in one piece.

@Fluffyyellowduck caregiving is very emotionally draining. I took care of my elderly parents and no matter how much you cared, it was not good enough. Sometimes, you have to step back for your own health and sanity.

WTF - I was looking forward to the new year coming in great. Instead, my dining room chandelier just came crashing down from the ceiling and some of the glass panes broke. I can't believe the loop that holds the lamp just broke. This light was special to me because my Grandmother gave it to me. As it is 30 years old, I am sure they could not replace the pink glass with the exact color glass. I am so heartbroken!

I'm not laughing at the situation but this is too funny! I would be freaking if this happened so much. Fluffyduck, you sure have a house full! Great job not caving to the stress!

WTF! There is something wrong when your watch verbally tells you that you need to start moving and have been sitting too long. My husband gifted me with a smart watch for Christmas. It even keeps track of how many steps I take. Do you think he would know if I attached it to the dog's collar?

Yes! It took me 42 years to find out it was quite simple. Everyone can do it. Just hop on board this wonderful train!

Yes this world is full of many assholes. The thing that concerns me is how many of those assholes could be crazy assholes. I am always yelling at my husband for beeping his horn or cussing people out. You don't know who is going to pull a gun or come back with a bomb. It feels like such a different world these days. At this moment, people are at their top stress level and there aren't anymore calming smiles because we are all covered by masks! We love you Boo and live for your Maddie and Sugarbritches updates. Be sure you know who you are bitching at!