Petra

Thanks, Quitters! Read way too many sad posts in a very short period of time this morning. Got out and about and am feeling much better. Also - I didn't mean rough day about smoking - my quit is solid - just clarifying that. ;) As for my daughter, yes, we're trying to stay positive and happy with her - some days are better than others.

I have to admit that I am having a rough day even though I am really trying to stay positive. Tiffany’s posts about her friend and worried Tiff will leave our forum for good, Jimmy’s sad year, and an 18 year old boy in our community died this morning of cancer. I didn’t know the boy, but from the posts I read, it sounded like he was an inspiration and a fighter. It’s so sad. Personally, I have been going through a really difficult time with my teen daughter, who is in a very unhealthy relationship. This morning is particularly hard after hearing about the boy with cancer. Life is so precious. I love both of my kids so incredibly much. I hate to see my daughter sad and struggling with this relationship, and I am so very sad that she and I are having conflict. It breaks my heart, and I am so at a loss of what do to. Then I also feel for her boyfriend, who I think was left alone a lot as a child, which left him with some very dark personal issues. I want my daughter across the world away from him, but I understand that she feels for him, wants to help him and wants things to work out between them. Anyway, I have to go. I’m running late. Hug your loved ones and tell them you love them. Thanks for being here QuitTrain friends. You are special to me.

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Babs. She was so close to coming out to visit me!!! We were gonna go get a massage at a fancy dancy spa! I was really bummed when she told me she couldn't make it. Next time, Babbles!

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Congrats Doreen!!! :) You're such a huge contributor here! We're happy to have you as one of our moderators!!!!! :)

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Tiffany, We're so sorry you are struggling, and happy that you kept your quit. Those are such tough questions and life seems so unfair sometimes. Best we can do is take care of ourselves and live as best and happy as we can. Please don't let one word from one person take you away from the rest of us. Above all, please keep your quit. Thinking of you.

We're all thinking of you here on the Quit Train, Jimmy! Life can surely feel unfair sometimes. Hang in there.

Beacon Stu Just had a sweet baby girl....

All y'all! Cuz you rock!. :) Today, I'll specifically name BAT (even though Rez beat me to it), so he can take me for a ride on his train ;). And to see him in person cuz we've never actually seen his face.

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Prayers.

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Hello and Welcome!!! I too was a secret smoker - only those close to me knew. It was exhausting!!! Once I quit for a period of time, then re-started. I hid my smoking from everyone! It was such a drag! Hiding to smoke, covering the smell, having to wait til I got home, then be angry that I couldn't sneak away for my fix because my kids needed me or something. Ugh! It was awful! I had the guilt & shame too, so I understand about that. The absolute best thing about quitting is all the freedom we get back in life! It is so refreshing and relieving, so very worth any of those tough moments when I wanted to cave. During previous quit attempts when I failed, I found myself getting into those arguments with myself - I want/I don't want, etc. When I became successful is when I wouldn't allow myself to have those inner arguments. I'm not smoking anymore. Period. End of discussion. I can get angry, cry, punch a pillow, tell the dog to screw off, whatever, but I was not going to smoke. When I felt the urge creeping up, I would distract myself - come here and play a game or start a new thread, shower, pet the dog, eat some peanuts. You can do it! :)

Welcome!!! Take a look around our little train, lots of info to help you along your new smoke-free life and lots of awesome people here to support you along the way! Remember NOPE! Let us know how you are doing! Think of something positive about being a non-smoker today!

haha - make his beard a little longer, and it's totally him!

WOOT WOOT!!! Chicks rule!!! :) We're so hot, we're on fire!

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YAY BOO!!!! :)