KillTheCan.org Accountability Forum
Community => Introductions => Topic started by: CaptainVlach on August 20, 2020, 08:28:49 PM
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Hey guys,
I'm new to this community and looking for help. I am 7 days in from quitting dip. I'm 29 years old and will be 30 in 10 days. And will be getting married in 16 days. I have been dipping since I was 16. Growing up in WV its what you do. My entire life has evolved around the can. This is the hardest decision I have ever made. My grandfather passed away going on 3 years ago and right before he died he told me he wanted me to quit. He was a dipper for over 50 years and died of cancer. My future wife has been proactive in attempting to get me to quit as well. I have put it off until I was ready and I thought I was ready. I keep almost giving in to temptations but I haven't faltered yet. My job is extremely stressful (Parole Officer) and most of my co-workers either chew or smoke. Please help me. I am not doing well. I know I can do this but the stresses of life are starting to weigh on me.
Thank you
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Welcome Captain, first thing you should do is go to https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=15852.0 first thing in the morning and post your promise just like the others. Read the instructions and don’t worry if you screw up somebody will fix it and show you what to do. You have made a wise choice quitting and we are here to help. We are a bit rough but we want everybody to stay quit so if you slip up you will get called out for it. We are no nicotine here so it's cold turkey as that is the way to go. Keep reading as much as you can here and you will find strength to carry on. We also share numbers here as that helps with accountability but if your having issues somebody is a text or call away. Only share thru pms though not here in the open and if you want mine let me know. Having quit buddies really does help all parties out. Be prepared to have more members chime in as there will be plenty who will want to help. Welcome aboard my friend and God bless.
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Hey guys,
I'm new to this community and looking for help. I am 7 days in from quitting dip. I'm 29 years old and will be 30 in 10 days. And will be getting married in 16 days. I have been dipping since I was 16. Growing up in WV its what you do. My entire life has evolved around the can. This is the hardest decision I have ever made. My grandfather passed away going on 3 years ago and right before he died he told me he wanted me to quit. He was a dipper for over 50 years and died of cancer. My future wife has been proactive in attempting to get me to quit as well. I have put it off until I was ready and I thought I was ready. I keep almost giving in to temptations but I haven't faltered yet. My job is extremely stressful (Parole Officer) and most of my co-workers either chew or smoke. Please help me. I am not doing well. I know I can do this but the stresses of life are starting to weigh on me.
Thank you
Hey bud. Welcome to KTC. Congrats for making it a week on your own, but you don't have to do this alone. First, know this: KTC is an ACCOUNTABILITY site. We'll hold you to the fire first to keep you quit. You get support THROUGH accountability. Do not cave to the stress. Life is stressful, but there are better ways of dealing with it than sticking a dip in your mouth. Think of this equation: 1 Problem + Dip = 2 Problems. The equation you want is Accountability + Brotherhood = Success. Do yourself a favor and read as much as you can on the site. Educate yourself on what's coming regarding withdrawals - mental, physical, and emotional.
Check your messages. I'll send you my digits so you can reach out if you need to. Don't worry about tomorrow; we do things ODAAT here - One Day At A Time. You can do this, brother.
GS9502 175 days of freedom
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Hey Captain,
Congrats, 7 days is already milestone you’ve hit! I’m brand new this week (day 4) to KTC and already feeling the support from the veterans and other newbies. I’m a 30+ yr user so let’s do this quit together. Like @Thefranks5 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=17642) suggested, join the November 2020 group for your promise each day. I find myself looking forward to get to it first thing in the morning. It’s tough right now, but reading what others have and are saying has been a huge help for me and I’m confident it will be for you as well. Congrats on your upcoming wedding! You got this!,
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Thanks fellas!
The journey to these 7 days has been crazy doing it alone and not really talking to anyone whos been there and done that. This decision to join the KTC family is a great one already. This is awesome and what I needed!
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I woke up this morning feeling great and with a lot of motivation. I used this site to look back and read other members trials, tribulations, and successes. I will stay quit today!
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I woke up this morning feeling great and with a lot of motivation. I used this site to look back and read other members trials, tribulations, and successes. I will stay quit today!
You nailed it Cap. We quit for today (I highlighted it above) since it's all we can control. Get involved with your quit group and share your digits with your fellow quitters using the "My Messages" feature in the top toolbar (or envelope icon if you are on your phone).
Just to reiterate, you must quit for yourself first and foremost. If you quit for your soon to be wife (congrats BTW) or your late grandfather, your long term success may be in jeopardy. You made the decision to poison yourself with cancer dirt for the past 14 years. You now have to own and make the decision to quit every damn day, for yourself. We are here to help and offer accountability but always bear in mind we can't quit for you.
Congrats on making the best decision of your life. I look forward to quitting with you each and every day.
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CaptainVlach,
Congratulations on one of the most important decisions you will ever make. I just passed 9 years. The first two weeks absolutely suck. Drink a shitload of water and stay quit one day at a time. I know you know this. Stick to the plan. This is an incredible community and brotherhood. I have made friendships that I know will last a life time. If you ever need to to chat, vent, swear at someone, PM me. I'm available 24/7. Name is Bill.
Stay quit and proud to have you aboard.
Cheers!
Bill Santschi whsii Nov. 2011 Day 3297
PS: Congrats on your impending nuptials - another great life decision (what a month you're having!)
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CaptainVlach,
Congratulations on one of the most important decisions you will ever make. I just passed 9 years. The first two weeks absolutely suck. Drink a shitload of water and stay quit one day at a time. I know you know this. Stick to the plan. This is an incredible community and brotherhood. I have made friendships that I know will last a life time. If you ever need to to chat, vent, swear at someone, PM me. I'm available 24/7. Name is Bill.
Stay quit and proud to have you aboard.
Cheers!
Bill Santschi whsii Nov. 2011 Day 3297
PS: Congrats on your impending nuptials - another great life decision (what a month you're having!)
Yes sir it’s been a crazy month!
I’ve been trying to hydrate the most I can. Very challenging to say the least but I’ve learned to embrace the suck!
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CaptainVlach,
Congratulations on one of the most important decisions you will ever make. I just passed 9 years. The first two weeks absolutely suck. Drink a shitload of water and stay quit one day at a time. I know you know this. Stick to the plan. This is an incredible community and brotherhood. I have made friendships that I know will last a life time. If you ever need to to chat, vent, swear at someone, PM me. I'm available 24/7. Name is Bill.
Stay quit and proud to have you aboard.
Cheers!
Bill Santschi whsii Nov. 2011 Day 3297
PS: Congrats on your impending nuptials - another great life decision (what a month you're having!)
Yes sir it’s been a crazy month!
I’ve been trying to hydrate the most I can. Very challenging to say the least but I’ve learned to embrace the suck!
That is the best way my friend. Embrace the suck as a right of passage knowing that you will never ever want to go through that again!!!!!! That is what stands out for me and I never want to do that again. We will win and help others win also.
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CaptainVlach,
Congratulations on one of the most important decisions you will ever make. I just passed 9 years. The first two weeks absolutely suck. Drink a shitload of water and stay quit one day at a time. I know you know this. Stick to the plan. This is an incredible community and brotherhood. I have made friendships that I know will last a life time. If you ever need to to chat, vent, swear at someone, PM me. I'm available 24/7. Name is Bill.
Stay quit and proud to have you aboard.
Cheers!
Bill Santschi whsii Nov. 2011 Day 3297
PS: Congrats on your impending nuptials - another great life decision (what a month you're having!)
3297 DAYS WOW!!! Congrats my friend. I only have 3127 to go but it is vets like you that make this journey so much better, thank you. Oh I am on day 170 and PTBQWY.
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FUCK I want a dip of Red Seal Wintergreen Longcut right now.
Chugging some water, getting some gum. I can do this. Embrace the suck!!! Shit, it really sucks!!
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FUCK I want a dip of Red Seal Wintergreen Longcut right now.
Chugging some water, getting some gum. I can do this. Embrace the suck!!! Shit, it really sucks!!
No you fucking don't. You want to stay quit. You want to save your own life. You want to have a happy marriage beginning in 15 days. YOU WANT TO BE FREE.
The nicodemon wants that dip. The nicodemon wants you to cave. She's fucking with your mind and your body right now. When she whispers in your ear "Go ahead. One won't hurt," you've got to fucking scream in her face "FUCK YOU, LIAR!" When she tickles, you throat punch.
If you think all you're risking is some gum and mouth problems, I strongly encourage you to go read cablinaggie's Hall of Fame speech. Just click here (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16675.0) and get educated on what nicotine does to your entire body, not just your mouth.
Be strong, Capt. I believe you are. Now, you believe it.
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FUCK I want a dip of Red Seal Wintergreen Longcut right now.
Chugging some water, getting some gum. I can do this. Embrace the suck!!! Shit, it really sucks!!
No you fucking don't. You want to stay quit. You want to save your own life. You want to have a happy marriage beginning in 15 days. YOU WANT TO BE FREE.
The nicodemon wants that dip. The nicodemon wants you to cave. She's fucking with your mind and your body right now. When she whispers in your ear "Go ahead. One won't hurt," you've got to fucking scream in her face "FUCK YOU, LIAR!" When she tickles, you throat punch.
If you think all you're risking is some gum and mouth problems, I strongly encourage you to go read cablinaggie's Hall of Fame speech. Just click here (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16675.0) and get educated on what nicotine does to your entire body, not just your mouth.
Be strong, Capt. I believe you are. Now, you believe it.
Thank you. I needed that kick in the ass.
Headed over to read that HOF Speech.
Stay quit!!!!
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Day 9 has been hard. Felt great this morning and as I went on it got harder.
Is using fake dip okay? Like bac-off? I don’t want to use it all the time obviously but I have a big road trip coming soon and I thought if the fake alternatives were okay I would maybe try that?
Just what is everyone’s take on the fake dip? Can it be used to be successful in the quit?
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Day 9 has been hard. Felt great this morning and as I went on it got harder.
Is using fake dip okay? Like bac-off? I don’t want to use it all the time obviously but I have a big road trip coming soon and I thought if the fake alternatives were okay I would maybe try that?
Just what is everyone’s take on the fake dip? Can it be used to be successful in the quit?
Fake dip is fine as long as it is nicotine and tobacco free. I used Smoky Mountain herbal snuff and Fully Loaded, both nicotine and tobacco free. Also used Grinds coffee pouches (not the greatest) and Teaza pouches (love the peppermint and spicy cinnamon). The only thing I still use is the Teaza. There are some good reviews of different brands of fake dips on the main web page https://www.killthecan.org/.
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I'm not sure if this intro can be used as a running blog or not but fuck it I'm gonna do it this way because why not. I just want to write a few things down as I go along on this journey away from those cat turds that I thought I needed.
I have reflected on this new chapter of my life and I couldn't be more grateful to finally have the courage to stand up and say enough is enough and I'm not going to subject myself to this cancer dirt anymore. I'm doing this for MYSELF. Not anyone else. It's time to put myself first and stop my bullshit of thinking I need this shit or want this shit when I don't.
Yeah, it's tough at times, but you know what? LIFE IS TOUGH. I want to be here for my family, my friends, and you all. It really takes a special person to stand up and quit tobacco and nicotine. I honestly thought I would be looked at like a pussy for quitting or I would feel like a pussy for quitting but in reality its the furthest thing from that.
I want to be a leader in my NOV group. IF any member wants to talk then please PM me. I have PMed a few people of it but haven't heard back from anyone but that's okay. Taking things ODAAT works on KTC but it also works for LIFE.
NAFAR
ODAAT
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I'm not sure if this intro can be used as a running blog or not but fuck it I'm gonna do it this way because why not. I just want to write a few things down as I go along on this journey away from those cat turds that I thought I needed.
I have reflected on this new chapter of my life and I couldn't be more grateful to finally have the courage to stand up and say enough is enough and I'm not going to subject myself to this cancer dirt anymore. I'm doing this for MYSELF. Not anyone else. It's time to put myself first and stop my bullshit of thinking I need this shit or want this shit when I don't.
Yeah, it's tough at times, but you know what? LIFE IS TOUGH. I want to be here for my family, my friends, and you all. It really takes a special person to stand up and quit tobacco and nicotine. I honestly thought I would be looked at like a pussy for quitting or I would feel like a pussy for quitting but in reality its the furthest thing from that.
I want to be a leader in my NOV group. IF any member wants to talk then please PM me. I have PMed a few people of it but haven't heard back from anyone but that's okay. Taking things ODAAT works on KTC but it also works for LIFE.
NAFAR
ODAAT
Blog away bro! The intros are a perfect place for stuff like this. These intro are visible to people who have yet to sign up at KTC so sharing your experiences and thoughts might help a stranger or two make the big decision to join the ranks here. Not to mention, when shit gets tough, you can read back through all your progress and posts and by the time you are done, that crave will be long gone.
Keep kicking nicotine's ass. If you want my digits, send me a PM. Always happy to help hold a fellow quitter accountable.
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Congratulations on the double aces! Looks like you're serious about reclaiming your life. Good for you man.
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Today I bought some fake dips. Was having a shitty day at work with a lot of paperwork and needed something in my lip. Went down to the Par Mar and got me some cherry Grinds pouches and Baccoff wintergreen pouches. No nicotine or tobaccer of course. Felt really good to just have something in my lip that I knew wouldn't kill me. Not for one minute did I crave any nic or tobaccer. I ordered some triumph rush wintergreen pouches last night online. We will see. I dont want to start this as a habit. Just use it rarely. Just wanted to get stocked up in case I needed a little plug in my lip. I highly recommend using these alternatives if you just want that grit. ODAAT tho! I will conquer these cat turds.
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Today I bought some fake dips. Was having a shitty day at work with a lot of paperwork and needed something in my lip. Went down to the Par Mar and got me some cherry Grinds pouches and Baccoff wintergreen pouches. No nicotine or tobaccer of course. Felt really good to just have something in my lip that I knew wouldn't kill me. Not for one minute did I crave any nic or tobaccer. I ordered some triumph rush wintergreen pouches last night online. We will see. I dont want to start this as a habit. Just use it rarely. Just wanted to get stocked up in case I needed a little plug in my lip. I highly recommend using these alternatives if you just want that grit. ODAAT tho! I will conquer these cat turds.
Good call Captain. I myself need the fake stuff to get thru the day. I am 173 days in and the craves/oral fix absolutely drive me up a wall. Anything to keep you off the tobackey my friend. You got to do what you got to do and don’t worry yet about it being another crutch. I know a few vets that ate that stuff and now don’t even think about it. Keeping kicking that can down the road brother and PTBQWYT!!!
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Today I bought some fake dips. Was having a shitty day at work with a lot of paperwork and needed something in my lip. Went down to the Par Mar and got me some cherry Grinds pouches and Baccoff wintergreen pouches. No nicotine or tobaccer of course. Felt really good to just have something in my lip that I knew wouldn't kill me. Not for one minute did I crave any nic or tobaccer. I ordered some triumph rush wintergreen pouches last night online. We will see. I dont want to start this as a habit. Just use it rarely. Just wanted to get stocked up in case I needed a little plug in my lip. I highly recommend using these alternatives if you just want that grit. ODAAT tho! I will conquer these cat turds.
Good call Captain. I myself need the fake stuff to get thru the day. I am 173 days in and the craves/oral fix absolutely drive me up a wall. Anything to keep you off the tobackey my friend. You got to do what you got to do and don’t worry yet about it being another crutch. I know a few vets that ate that stuff and now don’t even think about it. Keeping kicking that can down the road brother and PTBQWYT!!!
There are many tools in the toolbox of quit. Fake substitutes that contain zero tobacco or nicotine are certainly acceptable tools to help power through the cravings and tough moments. Some are concerned they will get "addicted" to the fake stuff but I have yet to hear of that happening to anyone in my 4.5 years on this site. There will simply come a day that your mouth has healed enough that having even the fake in your lip will seem weird that that will be the end. I keep a can of Baccoff on hand just in case still but it typically goes dry before I use it. But that's ok; I always want to be prepared for when the nic bitch comes knocking.
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14 days
I never thought I would make it this long when I decided to kill the can. This experience to date has been one I’ll never forget. Arguably one of the worst weeks of my life (the first week quitting) has been brightened by my second week because I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and what life is like nicotine free.
This addiction has been apart of me for nearly half of my life. I turn 30 years old this Sunday. I wish I could go back in time and tell that 16 year old dumbass kid who thought it was cool to put a dip in to not do it. I would throat punch that kid and knock some sense into him if I could just go back to that day.
I am not cured, healed, free from addiction or whatever you want to call it. I am still fighting the demons of that nicotine/ tobacco and can still hear that voice telling me it’s okay to grab a can of the real stuff but no.... I will not
We are better than tobacco and nicotine. Tobacco and nicotine do not deserve us. Though at times it’s tempting we relent and become resilient in refraining from giving into our temptations because we are strong, we are a brotherhood, we are killers of the can.
As I put my mind to this and decided enough was enough I needed this support. Accountability is huge for me and I couldn’t be more grateful for this site and the guys on here.
I will continue to improve my life and beat this addiction. I’m only 14 days in but I have a new outlook on things. This new found accountability not only works here but in real life. Real life is about discipline and accountability. I will stay disciplined, my life depends on it...
ODAAT
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14 days
I never thought I would make it this long when I decided to kill the can. This experience to date has been one I’ll never forget. Arguably one of the worst weeks of my life (the first week quitting) has been brightened by my second week because I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and what life is like nicotine free.
This addiction has been apart of me for nearly half of my life. I turn 30 years old this Sunday. I wish I could go back in time and tell that 16 year old dumbass kid who thought it was cool to put a dip in to not do it. I would throat punch that kid and knock some sense into him if I could just go back to that day.
I am not cured, healed, free from addiction or whatever you want to call it. I am still fighting the demons of that nicotine/ tobacco and can still hear that voice telling me it’s okay to grab a can of the real stuff but no.... I will not
We are better than tobacco and nicotine. Tobacco and nicotine do not deserve us. Though at times it’s tempting we relent and become resilient in refraining from giving into our temptations because we are strong, we are a brotherhood, we are killers of the can.
As I put my mind to this and decided enough was enough I needed this support. Accountability is huge for me and I couldn’t be more grateful for this site and the guys on here.
I will continue to improve my life and beat this addiction. I’m only 14 days in but I have a new outlook on things. This new found accountability not only works here but in real life. Real life is about discipline and accountability. I will stay disciplined, my life depends on it...
ODAAT
Great to see you take this head on and serious. Big time glad that you are making the decision now instead of waiting. I also wish that I could go back and throat punch myself for starting on this disgusting journey 30 some years ago. Stay the course and keep your strength up. You will still have good and bad days then the good days will outnumber the bad. You have some very trying times coming up still but do not let that deter you. I am at 176 days and still have issues relating to my quit which absolutely drive me up a wall. But considering where I was in my quit 100 days ago its a night and day difference. Need anything please feel free and reach out to me. I am more then willing to share my knowledge but a whole pile of it came from the other vets on KTC so I will credit them for it. Stay strong my friend and God bless.
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14 days
I never thought I would make it this long when I decided to kill the can. This experience to date has been one I’ll never forget. Arguably one of the worst weeks of my life (the first week quitting) has been brightened by my second week because I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and what life is like nicotine free.
This addiction has been apart of me for nearly half of my life. I turn 30 years old this Sunday. I wish I could go back in time and tell that 16 year old dumbass kid who thought it was cool to put a dip in to not do it. I would throat punch that kid and knock some sense into him if I could just go back to that day.
I am not cured, healed, free from addiction or whatever you want to call it. I am still fighting the demons of that nicotine/ tobacco and can still hear that voice telling me it’s okay to grab a can of the real stuff but no.... I will not
We are better than tobacco and nicotine. Tobacco and nicotine do not deserve us. Though at times it’s tempting we relent and become resilient in refraining from giving into our temptations because we are strong, we are a brotherhood, we are killers of the can.
As I put my mind to this and decided enough was enough I needed this support. Accountability is huge for me and I couldn’t be more grateful for this site and the guys on here.
I will continue to improve my life and beat this addiction. I’m only 14 days in but I have a new outlook on things. This new found accountability not only works here but in real life. Real life is about discipline and accountability. I will stay disciplined, my life depends on it...
ODAAT
Love your attitude El Capitan. Embrace the suck. It will come and go. At 419 days, I still have days that I'm balls deep in anxiety and crazy cravings...but I'm 419 days FREE!! When the suck knocks at the door, come in here and rage, read, and blog it out. We'll be here to rage back and keep you straight. Hold that line brother.
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Day 35
It's been 21 days since I have posted in this introduction and I feel like I need to vent/ update on my journey. I know the past few weeks I have not been as active on this site as I was the first few weeks due to a few reasons, and time being the number one reason. Since September 2 I have been extremely busy. September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th were days that I helped decorating the wedding venue, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and finally the wedding on September 5th. I can honestly say I was too busy to even think let alone worry about dip. I did catch myself the morning of the wedding wanting a dip of the real stuff due to the fact that my best man dips and he rode in with me to where we got ready and hung out for the day prior to the wedding but I did not cave. Instead I kept thinking about my future (present) wife, this site, my family, and the life long friends I have made during this journey. Anyone of you who have been married knows the stress leading up to and even after the wedding. 35 days ago I would not have been able to handle the stress without those cat turds.
The night after the reception I asked my beautiful bride where she wanted to go on our "honeymoon" which we actually like to call it the vacation after the wedding. We both decided to head east (we live in WV) and ended up in Delaware. During the drive in (about 6 hours) I definitely fought some urges. Driving is the hardest thing for me. I don't know why I have always resorted to nic on trips but it has always just been my thing. Luckily I had some grinds, and triumph chew to get me through, and the support of my new wife.
We ended up staying in Delaware for one night and then the next morning drove South to Ocean City, Maryland where we stayed the entire week from September 7 through September 12. It was a fun time and I had the best seafood I have ever had.
September 12 was the first night together in our new home. We bought a house together in March but decided to not live in it until after we were married, together. Neither one of us spent a single night here until September 12.
From September 14 until now I have been playing catch up at work and have not had much time for anything. This week I have used grinds and triumph chew to get me through the cravings. But I'm still standing strong and I am NOT going to cave into this shit.
As you can all see I have been extremely busy and I have not meant to ghost this site or not be involved. Things are beginning to slow down and I am hopeful to be able to put more into this site and keep holding myself accountable as well as my fellow brothers. It sucks that we lost a brother this week to another site and drama as I was told but we stick together. We are quit!!
NAFAR
ODAAT
WUPP
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Day 35
It's been 21 days since I have posted in this introduction and I feel like I need to vent/ update on my journey. I know the past few weeks I have not been as active on this site as I was the first few weeks due to a few reasons, and time being the number one reason. Since September 2 I have been extremely busy. September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th were days that I helped decorating the wedding venue, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and finally the wedding on September 5th. I can honestly say I was too busy to even think let alone worry about dip. I did catch myself the morning of the wedding wanting a dip of the real stuff due to the fact that my best man dips and he rode in with me to where we got ready and hung out for the day prior to the wedding but I did not cave. Instead I kept thinking about my future (present) wife, this site, my family, and the life long friends I have made during this journey. Anyone of you who have been married knows the stress leading up to and even after the wedding. 35 days ago I would not have been able to handle the stress without those cat turds.
The night after the reception I asked my beautiful bride where she wanted to go on our "honeymoon" which we actually like to call it the vacation after the wedding. We both decided to head east (we live in WV) and ended up in Delaware. During the drive in (about 6 hours) I definitely fought some urges. Driving is the hardest thing for me. I don't know why I have always resorted to nic on trips but it has always just been my thing. Luckily I had some grinds, and triumph chew to get me through, and the support of my new wife.
We ended up staying in Delaware for one night and then the next morning drove South to Ocean City, Maryland where we stayed the entire week from September 7 through September 12. It was a fun time and I had the best seafood I have ever had.
September 12 was the first night together in our new home. We bought a house together in March but decided to not live in it until after we were married, together. Neither one of us spent a single night here until September 12.
From September 14 until now I have been playing catch up at work and have not had much time for anything. This week I have used grinds and triumph chew to get me through the cravings. But I'm still standing strong and I am NOT going to cave into this shit.
As you can all see I have been extremely busy and I have not meant to ghost this site or not be involved. Things are beginning to slow down and I am hopeful to be able to put more into this site and keep holding myself accountable as well as my fellow brothers. It sucks that we lost a brother this week to another site and drama as I was told but we stick together. We are quit!!
NAFAR
ODAAT
WUPP
Congratulations. Just make sure you keep your quit a priority. WUPP EDD
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Day 35
It's been 21 days since I have posted in this introduction and I feel like I need to vent/ update on my journey. I know the past few weeks I have not been as active on this site as I was the first few weeks due to a few reasons, and time being the number one reason. Since September 2 I have been extremely busy. September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th were days that I helped decorating the wedding venue, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and finally the wedding on September 5th. I can honestly say I was too busy to even think let alone worry about dip. I did catch myself the morning of the wedding wanting a dip of the real stuff due to the fact that my best man dips and he rode in with me to where we got ready and hung out for the day prior to the wedding but I did not cave. Instead I kept thinking about my future (present) wife, this site, my family, and the life long friends I have made during this journey. Anyone of you who have been married knows the stress leading up to and even after the wedding. 35 days ago I would not have been able to handle the stress without those cat turds.
The night after the reception I asked my beautiful bride where she wanted to go on our "honeymoon" which we actually like to call it the vacation after the wedding. We both decided to head east (we live in WV) and ended up in Delaware. During the drive in (about 6 hours) I definitely fought some urges. Driving is the hardest thing for me. I don't know why I have always resorted to nic on trips but it has always just been my thing. Luckily I had some grinds, and triumph chew to get me through, and the support of my new wife.
We ended up staying in Delaware for one night and then the next morning drove South to Ocean City, Maryland where we stayed the entire week from September 7 through September 12. It was a fun time and I had the best seafood I have ever had.
September 12 was the first night together in our new home. We bought a house together in March but decided to not live in it until after we were married, together. Neither one of us spent a single night here until September 12.
From September 14 until now I have been playing catch up at work and have not had much time for anything. This week I have used grinds and triumph chew to get me through the cravings. But I'm still standing strong and I am NOT going to cave into this shit.
As you can all see I have been extremely busy and I have not meant to ghost this site or not be involved. Things are beginning to slow down and I am hopeful to be able to put more into this site and keep holding myself accountable as well as my fellow brothers. It sucks that we lost a brother this week to another site and drama as I was told but we stick together. We are quit!!
NAFAR
ODAAT
WUPP
Congratulations. Just make sure you keep your quit a priority. WUPP EDD
Good stuff brother, you've got my number if you ever need to reach out. You're not allowed to give in until @Keith0617 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1356) and I give you permission
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Day 35
It's been 21 days since I have posted in this introduction and I feel like I need to vent/ update on my journey. I know the past few weeks I have not been as active on this site as I was the first few weeks due to a few reasons, and time being the number one reason. Since September 2 I have been extremely busy. September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th were days that I helped decorating the wedding venue, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and finally the wedding on September 5th. I can honestly say I was too busy to even think let alone worry about dip. I did catch myself the morning of the wedding wanting a dip of the real stuff due to the fact that my best man dips and he rode in with me to where we got ready and hung out for the day prior to the wedding but I did not cave. Instead I kept thinking about my future (present) wife, this site, my family, and the life long friends I have made during this journey. Anyone of you who have been married knows the stress leading up to and even after the wedding. 35 days ago I would not have been able to handle the stress without those cat turds.
The night after the reception I asked my beautiful bride where she wanted to go on our "honeymoon" which we actually like to call it the vacation after the wedding. We both decided to head east (we live in WV) and ended up in Delaware. During the drive in (about 6 hours) I definitely fought some urges. Driving is the hardest thing for me. I don't know why I have always resorted to nic on trips but it has always just been my thing. Luckily I had some grinds, and triumph chew to get me through, and the support of my new wife.
We ended up staying in Delaware for one night and then the next morning drove South to Ocean City, Maryland where we stayed the entire week from September 7 through September 12. It was a fun time and I had the best seafood I have ever had.
September 12 was the first night together in our new home. We bought a house together in March but decided to not live in it until after we were married, together. Neither one of us spent a single night here until September 12.
From September 14 until now I have been playing catch up at work and have not had much time for anything. This week I have used grinds and triumph chew to get me through the cravings. But I'm still standing strong and I am NOT going to cave into this shit.
As you can all see I have been extremely busy and I have not meant to ghost this site or not be involved. Things are beginning to slow down and I am hopeful to be able to put more into this site and keep holding myself accountable as well as my fellow brothers. It sucks that we lost a brother this week to another site and drama as I was told but we stick together. We are quit!!
NAFAR
ODAAT
WUPP
Congratulations. Just make sure you keep your quit a priority. WUPP EDD
Good stuff brother, you've got my number if you ever need to reach out. You're not allowed to give in until @Keith0617 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1356) and I give you permission
Jordan, I'm proud of you, buddy! I'm always around if you need to vent, chat, whatever. Keep that quit solid EDD! Stay gold, Pony Boy!