I"ve been thinking a lot about addiction lately.  Like, how did I allow myself to chain myself to an addictive substance.

I visited a friend of mine over the weekend in a "sober house".  She was involved in a car accident after having too much to drink (again). 

Her family insisted she go dry out.

The whole time I was there she was telling me about how much she drinks but how none of her problems were in any way tied to drinking (no job, husband left, car wrecked).

All I could think was "I am no different".  My drug of choice is nicotine and I made excuses and denied health issues and problems so I could keep inhaling nicotine.

This morning I am feeling much more protective of my quit.  I don't want to be that person in denial.  

Today's mantra: I own my quit.  

Good to see you again ExTex  :)  

 

I just posted in another thread somewhere that we hadn't heard from you in a while. I was a little concerned. Although I'm sorry to hear about your friend's situation (that's really sad to see), I'm glad you were able to turn her denials into your own realization about your addiction to nicotine. We are all addicts here and like you we all have to own that addiction and either fight it to the ground or not - choice is up to each of us alone! You're doing great - you can beat this thing  :D

I too am sorry about your friend...its not until you break through the denial of addiction you see it for what it is..

I spent decades stuck in it..

I too have a friend who still smokes and i listen to all the excuses all the denial..

It's sad to watch and listen too..

I am so thankful..I had the strength to break mine..

It's the one thing that stops us moving on..

Well done EX...your doing just fine !!!

So proud of you Ex!  You should be very proud of yourself!  It's good to stay humble

It is always amazing when you leave an addiction behind and have the clarity to see it for what it is. Very refreshing thank you for sharing that insight.

It is always amazing when you leave an addiction behind and have the clarity to see it for what it is. Very refreshing thank you for sharing that insight.

 

Hindsight is 20/20.  As soon as you put some distance between yourself and addiction the clarity is astounding.  Recognizing the trap for what it is and questioning how we let ourselves get caught in it can be frustrating, so continued forward progress is vital.

You´re doing great ExTex, just protect that quit.