Let the Battle begin AGAIN !

[Stewbum]

Thanks, Dave, for the great read.

 

Yea today is for today, future tripping will be saved for a little later...  

Losing a quit a person has invested such effort in is definitely tough. QSMB June 2016 was almost 8 months, and this last Train ride was 1year and 5 months.

There are always excuses a person makes for the reason they relapsed, that reason is really just the addiction finding its way into a person's weakest times.

I can't go back and as long as I am quit today, I am ok. 

 

Stew.

[Stewbum]

50 minutes ago, QuittingGirl said:

You will do it Stew!!!  I truly believe if you stay on the train, you will achieve your goal like we all have!!!

Thanks QG.

I haven't gotten too far away from this laptop. 

Time for stupid pills and sleep.

I will be here tomorrow.

Goodnight.

Stew.

[Stewbum]

My hot water tank gave up this morning. Spraying all over the basement. I just ordered a new one and will pick it up and install it. Gonna be tough with the left arm still in recovery from rotator cuff surgery.

I am being tested pretty constant today.

But I will KTQ.

 

 

[DenaliBlues]

Ugh, so sorry that life is throwing you these left curves, Stew. Attaway to stay strong! 

 

[Stewbum]

 NOPE is the only way.

[Doreensfree]

Smoking will not fix your hot water 

It’s a curve ball we all have them Stewpot

Stay strong buddy

[Stewbum]

I am good. 

But are you certain the NICKODEMON wont also come and fix my hot water?

 

Thanks Doreen.

[Reciprocity]

21 hours ago, Stewbum said:

My hot water tank gave up this morning. Spraying all over the basement. I just ordered a new one and will pick it up and install it. Gonna be tough with the left arm still in recovery from rotator cuff surgery.

I am being tested pretty constant today.

But I will KTQ.

 

 

I remember when mine hot water tank failed a couple of years ago. It was quite the unpleasant surprise but with me it wasn't during the early days of my quit. Those times of unexpected headaches really do test us and make it difficult to focus on anything else. Good for you @Stewbum for hanging on  

Edited Sunday at 03:35 PM by Reciprocity

[QuittingGirl]

Mine went around 5 years ago, right in the middle of Covid and my plumber had a hard time getting one, but thankfully he was able to.  The bad thing about the water heaters is that they don't give you any warning that they are breaking.  One day they work fine, the next day you have water all over your basement or garage.  Nope, Stew, that Nickodemon won't come and help you with anything except trying to get you to smoke again!!! Glad you are able to resist!

[Stewbum]

Hell week will be over and Heck week starts tomorrow!

I am moving gently through the mist and see the light over yonder.!

 

Have a nice day you two and thanks for the check in.

[Minnie Mouse]

Alas, the Nic O. Demon is helping you build the concrete foundation to make your quit stronger.  Smile and say "Thank You" to the smuck.  Or maybe not ...  .

 

 

[Stewbum]

LOL love it!!!

[Stewbum]

5 hours ago, Minnie Mouse said:

Alas, the Nic O. Demon is helping you build the concrete foundation to make your quit stronger.  Smile and say "Thank You" to the smuck.  Or maybe not ...  .

 

 

How about I SMILE and say F..... you to the Smuck !!!  And that I don't want any more of his help as I laugh at him and slowly walk away...

[Minnie Mouse]

51 minutes ago, Stewbum said:

How about I SMILE and say F..... you to the Smuck !!!  And that I don't want any more of his help as I laugh at him and slowly walk away...

Whatever it takes is certainly okay with me.    I especially like the walk away part.  Perspective (& humor) was a big help for me.   You got this.  Keep it up.  

[Stewbum]

2 hours ago, Minnie Mouse said:

Whatever it takes is certainly okay with me.    I especially like the walk away part.  Perspective (& humor) was a big help for me.   You got this.  Keep it up.  

Sorry Minnie for the gruff reply I hope the F bomb didn't offend you or anyone....

Stew.

[Minnie Mouse]

NOPE.  I mean naw, never, what u talkin' about!  

 

 

[SD2026]

On 5/27/2026 at 8:35 PM, Stewbum said:

A relapse with all the normal excuses plus a few new ones... The Shame that keeps one occupied and the fear of failure. Yep I am still alive and ready to start the war all over. 

Monday was my granddaughter's 1st birthday. I would like to be her grandpa for as long as I can. So day 2 of hell week is upon me.

 

I have been sneaking around here for a while and nice to see y'all.

 

I hope my ticket on the train has not lapsed and my seat is still available?

Sorry I missed your post last week but welcome or welcome back @Stewbum i'm sorry you relapsed and it takes courage to come back and start again so well done!   I have seen you on the chicks v sticks thread messing it all up for us lol Just kidding! Anyway, stay strong!