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I had the same shame Doreen. I hid my smoking. Once I quit working, I just stayed home. I am free now to go out and live my life!

Welcome to the forum Kitano. Glad you lurked and decided to join. Good job quitting before the 1st of the year. Most would have used it as an excuse to smoke a few more days. This is a wonderful place for information and support. I had many failed attempts at quitting until I found this forum. Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing. We are here to help you on this journey.

I know. I was just being a ouchy today. A woman's prerogative. Then again, I seem to be getting a little more powerful with my quit?

I do feel the same @Sazerac. I would wake up many days over the years and say I wasn't going to smoke anymore but did not hold to it. Pledging with my friends and supporters was different. They believed in me more than I did and gave me the strength to not let them down!

Nice try Bakon but Sgt quoted me and used the words bullshit and a lie to describe the pledge. I am a tad bit offended.

Excuse me Mr EZPZ Barney but not all of us has it as EZPZ as you and since I am still feeling under the weather, I kind of resent your inference that my pledge is bullshit and a lie (otherwise, I might be able to ignore you) Maybe what is good for you is not always the same as it is for someone else. The pledge was a strong help to me during my quit. My goal is to always help others achieve, what I once felt impossible and found difficult to do.

Way to go Wantsit. Each new day brings more power and self esteem. You sure got this handled!

Jack, I found myself to be more tired than usual in the beginning of my quit and think it is part of the process. First couple of days are going to be tough, so if you can sleep take advantage of it. Stay focused on your goal and keeping going forward and you will succeed. You can do this!

Nope!

Bakon's a corker Reci's a porker but Boo has yet to be seen

Here is some entertainment!

It isn't possible. I don't think I heard you right!

High Jack. Welcome. I also am approaching those retirement years. Before I quit, I was obsessing about how I was going to spend these years sick or dying. I had tried different methods of quitting and was not successful. During one of my searches for help quitting, I came across this forum. It has changed my life. I am now almost five months smoke free. Everything you need to support your journey of quitting is her right here. Watch the videos, read the blogs and threads. We are here to support you. You can do this! Linda

Kate, those are the toughest weeks and you made it through. It is just going to get easier. Celebrate! You deserve it!

I am crashed also. I think I am getting to old for this shit too. Of course the clerk at the grocery store gave me the cold from hell. My head hurts, my teeth hurt and I am so stuffed I could not taste a thing. Since I am a nonsmoker and this is the first cold I have had since being smoke free, it will be gone in a flash! I did have a wonderful Christmas. Life just could not get any better.

It is hard to believe but I have 2,922. Still somewhat of a newbie but am proud of that number!

Wow Tammy those are very powerful words and another quote to add to my fridge. Merry Christmas to you also.

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J, I think your post is fine. Your God daughter is a very beautiful young woman. I am so sorry she lost her battle with breast cancer. She must have been a very strong woman and am sure she would not want you to grieve forever. This is a beautiful tribute to her. I think it is good for you to concentrate on the positive. I wish so much I could ease your pain but know that it takes times. Post anytime J. We are here.