January 5, 20188 yr Over the years here..I've have mentioned my concerns for my friend ,who has been by my side 65 years.... I tried my best to get her to take a seat on the Train...but failed.... After months of not being well ,we now have a prognosis.... Pancreatic Cancer....which has spread to her Liver ,and possibly her Kidneys... It is inoperable...too far advanced... I am speechless... If you havnt quit yet...I urge you ..not to wait a minute longer.... Don't leave it ..until it's too late No replies needed...xxxx
January 5, 20188 yr Sorry about your friend Doreen. In the throes of addiction, we turn a blind eye and deaf ear to the consequences of smoking. This is serious business folks, will you choose your path or wait for the cigarettes to determine your fate? Choose wisely.
January 8, 20188 yr Doreen, there is only so much one can do to help others like your friend. You made an honest effort. The truth about quitting smoking is that it is an individual choice. Yeah we encourage each other and all that but it is up to each smoker to decide if they are going to stop, support groups or not. With all the fun and light-heartedness of this forum, it is easy to forget that the main point is about helping folks (and ourselves) break from a horrid addiction. We all quit smoking eventually. The question is - do we want to do it on our own terms or on mother nature's? The guarantee is that we will not like Mother Nature's terms if we choose that route.
January 8, 20188 yr Author Watching her still reach for the cigs..and take in all that crap..is one of the saddest things to see... It's not for the enjoyment I witness..its the addict feeding the addiction.. I know I've done my best...just sorry it wasn't enough ... I'm so thankful I found the strength ,and this bunch of quitters, to help me understand it doesn't have to be this way...
January 8, 20188 yr I guess most people have a turning point when they decide a bad habit is causing more harm than anything. Some people refuse to give it up even at it's worst. About the only thing you can do is make the best of whatever time you two do get to spend together.
January 8, 20188 yr I am so sorry Doreen, it is heartbreaking :( sending you love and hugs across the water xxx
January 8, 20188 yr Sent my thoughts in a PM to you Doreen but wanted to comment about Joel's message above. Jetblack mentioned yesterday about having seen a woman in a store with a hole in her throat and that being another motivator to keep the quit even without knowing if that was the result of a smoking related issue. It likely was related to smoking and i remember thinking, once I read her post, whether that woman was still smoking. This addiction can be powerful beyond description. Those of us who have "seen the light" and come here to share our quit with other like minded souls are blessed or maybe just lucky? I don't know which it is but the combination of our own efforts and the community as a whole is something very special! We should all be thankful each and every day we made the decision we did (quitting & coming here!)
January 8, 20188 yr I’m so sorry Doreen. You are such a kind hearted soul and You did your best to get your friend on the Train. Who knows if the cause of the cancer was smoking related? Today so many people get cancers that are normally attributed to smoking but have never smoked in their lives. In any case it’s so tough to watch a friend or family member go through this. My thoughts are with you ??
January 8, 20188 yr Author Thank you all for your comforting words... Staying close to you all...still helping to save lives here ..is where I'm meant to be...xxxx
January 8, 20188 yr 2 hours ago, Joel Spitzer said: I somehow missed where Jetblack put up that post. Can you let me know where it is and I will copy my post there, or, if someone else wants to put it there that is fine too. Also, here is the link to the resource page I have for that article: http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-smoke-because-i-like-the-flavor/ Celebrations Page - "Jetblack is 3 Months Quit" thread. Posted Sat. Jan. 06/18.
January 8, 20188 yr Alright y'all are cool and all but this thread is NOT about me or what I said in some other thread. Can we maybe show some respect for Doreen? Especially since she has helped many others best one can?
January 8, 20188 yr Doreen, my heart is breaking for you. Smoking has harmed too many loved ones. God bless you for what you do, here.
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