Day 594...
Why the hell am I not waiting till 600 to post this. Well...because Milestones.
Milestones make me crave a dip so bad. It's the nic bitch lying in wait, and my brain thinking, shit..I deserve a reward for making it this far. Just one won't hurt me. Maybe just a can for when things are rough. Why not? So, I'm standing there at the new C-store by my house a couple days ago, scanning the cancer wall. I'm not sure why I still scan the cancer wall, but I often find myself doing just that. I'm over a freaking year and a half quit! And here I am looking at the wall of cancer, telling myself not now, not today. Well at the new QT, lo and behold, they stock Smoky Mountain in 3 flavors! So I bought a can. I haven't done fake in quite a while, but there it is...this is milestone week and I'm craving, and I'll be damned if I'm going to go back to slavery! Like my buddy Miker says, don't sweat the small shit like fake...keep the main thing the main thing. I agree.
6 days till 600, and that day will come and go, and then 601, 602, 603...that little voice will start to still and maybe die off a little....but it'll wait and be back in my head around day 690....and I'll be standing in line with the same decision to be made. All that to say this, I made my promise, I'm quit for today. Let tomorrow take care of itself. And never let that guard down. I'm quit and I'm proud to be quit with all you quitters.
today's not too bad. I posted roll this morning, correctly this time and I will not use nicotine products today. I'm pretty excited, I added 20 pounds to my overhead squat max, as well as 20 pounds to my power snatch last night! I'm sure some of that was quitting dip related. Physically from getting that crap out of my system, and mentally from believing in myself. This is day 6, and by 9pm tonight, I will be 144 days dip free. Love the support here.Once I added cardio to my lifting routine, I craved less: started running again and added an extra day of biking. Definitely agree with you about the mental aspect: when you know deep down you are a slave to a drug and too cowardly to give it up, it makes you see yourself as small and limited.
I've actually been craving running lately!My brother I'm afraid there's a chance you may always crave. I'm on day 210 and craved mowing grass today. So what, let's do this! That's the addict in us, not caving to it is the ktc in us! Quit on!
glad you came in again today with your promise, I'm watching you dunndunn. heheQuote from: bdunnI've actually been craving running lately!My brother I'm afraid there's a chance you may always crave. I'm on day 210 and craved mowing grass today. So what, let's do this! That's the addict in us, not caving to it is the ktc in us! Quit on!
Yeah, and obviously, I joined Aug of 2012, and never have posted. That's about how long I've been trying to quit. This right here is the second longest I've ever been so far, but it will last. I'm not going to cave. I'm better than that nic bitch.LOL! I did the same thing but it was around six months before--not three years. HA!
Not a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Not speaking for Brocc, but if you're going to be that negative, why not save your insults for people NOT quitting so damn hard right now. And in the FIRST sentence, he said he couldn't find an intro that he'd done.
Not a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
Here ya go. Feel free to kick me in the nuts all you want.Ok.
topic/11249272/1/ (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/11249272/1/)
Wow. Just fucking wow.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
Hey... 3rd time around boy... STFU.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
hey Applejacks nice name a fruity cerelQuote from: Broccoli-saurusHey... 3rd time around boy... STFU.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
Thumble owned his shit the first time. He's a stud.
I owned my shit the first time. I'm a stud.
Ya feel me?
The. First. Time.
You're trying.
Again.
For the 3rd time.
If it were up to me you'd be gone because of your weak taint.
Keep your head down.
Quit.
Keep your false bravado to yourself.
Quit.
Own it this time.
Quit.
One and done. That's how real Quitters do it.
You have to prove yourself to us true vets.
Until you do... STFU.
I'm proud of you and your accomplishments. I haven't had them...yet. However, there's plenty of people that have failed and came back from it. Here's some in the business world.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusHey... 3rd time around boy... STFU.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
Thumble owned his shit the first time. He's a stud.
I owned my shit the first time. I'm a stud.
Ya feel me?
The. First. Time.
You're trying.
Again.
For the 3rd time.
If it were up to me you'd be gone because of your weak taint.
Keep your head down.
Quit.
Keep your false bravado to yourself.
Quit.
Own it this time.
Quit.
One and done. That's how real Quitters do it.
You have to prove yourself to us true vets.
Until you do... STFU.
He said I can't quit.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusWow. Just fucking wow.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
You'd hate to be Thumblewort?
You should be honored to be Thumblewort. He has a three year legendary quit and has helped hundreds of addicts get quit while you were caving. Twice.
To be honest with you as a two time caver you should expect the vets to kick your balls around a bit. For as an innocuous a comment as Thumblewort made for you to start calling him names really pissed me off. You yourself said you got indignant and caved back in the day. I think you're getting indignant again. Maybe you need to look at that.
His comment wasn't even that harsh man. With two caves under your belt it's reasonable to assume you may not be getting it. When you called this a habit I thought the same thing, "Maybe this dude can't admit he's an addict." Thumblewort's response was low key man and you shit on him. Maybe you should look at his quit and ask him for advice instead of putting your granny panties on and calling people names for telling you the truth.
My .02 cents.
Take it or leave it. Use it or don't. My suspicion is I'm talking to the addict inside broccoli-saurus and that dude can kiss my ass. I hope the quitter in Broccoli-Saurus will get the message and understand it. Stay quit man.
My Quit track record... perfection.Quote from: AppleJackI'm proud of you and your accomplishments. I haven't had them...yet. However, there's plenty of people that have failed and came back from it. Here's some in the business world.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusHey... 3rd time around boy... STFU.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
Thumble owned his shit the first time. He's a stud.
I owned my shit the first time. I'm a stud.
Ya feel me?
The. First. Time.
You're trying.
Again.
For the 3rd time.
If it were up to me you'd be gone because of your weak taint.
Keep your head down.
Quit.
Keep your false bravado to yourself.
Quit.
Own it this time.
Quit.
One and done. That's how real Quitters do it.
You have to prove yourself to us true vets.
Until you do... STFU.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445 (https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445)
There's a few in the quit world too. Medic from October16 is a name that comes to mind.
So don't trash me...you don't know me and you have no idea what I'm capable of.
So you're telling me that you've never tried to quit, even before KTC? Because most people try to throw that can out on their own, before realizing that they might need a little accountability or something. You're saying you dipped for X number of years, then decided to quit, and googled best ways to quit, found KTC, and this was your very FIRST attempt at quitting, thus making you perfect?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusMy Quit track record... perfection.Quote from: AppleJackI'm proud of you and your accomplishments. I haven't had them...yet. However, there's plenty of people that have failed and came back from it. Here's some in the business world.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusHey... 3rd time around boy... STFU.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
Thumble owned his shit the first time. He's a stud.
I owned my shit the first time. I'm a stud.
Ya feel me?
The. First. Time.
You're trying.
Again.
For the 3rd time.
If it were up to me you'd be gone because of your weak taint.
Keep your head down.
Quit.
Keep your false bravado to yourself.
Quit.
Own it this time.
Quit.
One and done. That's how real Quitters do it.
You have to prove yourself to us true vets.
Until you do... STFU.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445 (https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445)
There's a few in the quit world too. Medic from October16 is a name that comes to mind.
So don't trash me...you don't know me and you have no idea what I'm capable of.
Yours... not so much. A few times over.
Clam your bravado and prove yourself.
You have a ways to go.
Get 'er done.
Pride comes before the fall. What I have learned from this site is that the only quit that is "perfection" is to quit today. It doesn't matter whether you are 40 days or 400 days or 4,000 days...a cave is possible because this is an addiction and there is no cure. Congrats on your perfection, AppleJack. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we all hope to someday be as perfect as you are.Quote from: AppleJackSo you're telling me that you've never tried to quit, even before KTC? Because most people try to throw that can out on their own, before realizing that they might need a little accountability or something. You're saying you dipped for X number of years, then decided to quit, and googled best ways to quit, found KTC, and this was your very FIRST attempt at quitting, thus making you perfect?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusMy Quit track record... perfection.Quote from: AppleJackI'm proud of you and your accomplishments. I haven't had them...yet. However, there's plenty of people that have failed and came back from it. Here's some in the business world.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusHey... 3rd time around boy... STFU.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
Thumble owned his shit the first time. He's a stud.
I owned my shit the first time. I'm a stud.
Ya feel me?
The. First. Time.
You're trying.
Again.
For the 3rd time.
If it were up to me you'd be gone because of your weak taint.
Keep your head down.
Quit.
Keep your false bravado to yourself.
Quit.
Own it this time.
Quit.
One and done. That's how real Quitters do it.
You have to prove yourself to us true vets.
Until you do... STFU.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445 (https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445)
There's a few in the quit world too. Medic from October16 is a name that comes to mind.
So don't trash me...you don't know me and you have no idea what I'm capable of.
Yours... not so much. A few times over.
Clam your bravado and prove yourself.
You have a ways to go.
Get 'er done.
Look, I'm glad you're proud of what you've done. I'm happy for you. And you can stand up there on your pedestal screaming look at me, look at what I've done. I came back here, hat in hand, with humility when I found my group. I answered the questions and they accepted my sorry caving ass back into the fold. I have 35 days quit and I promise with you today, AppleJackOff....I will not use today.
Well, bub, believe me or not, that's exactly what I'm telling you...Quote from: AppleJackSo you're telling me that you've never tried to quit, even before KTC? Because most people try to throw that can out on their own, before realizing that they might need a little accountability or something. You're saying you dipped for X number of years, then decided to quit, and googled best ways to quit, found KTC, and this was your very FIRST attempt at quitting, thus making you perfect?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusMy Quit track record... perfection.Quote from: AppleJackI'm proud of you and your accomplishments. I haven't had them...yet. However, there's plenty of people that have failed and came back from it. Here's some in the business world.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusHey... 3rd time around boy... STFU.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
Thumble owned his shit the first time. He's a stud.
I owned my shit the first time. I'm a stud.
Ya feel me?
The. First. Time.
You're trying.
Again.
For the 3rd time.
If it were up to me you'd be gone because of your weak taint.
Keep your head down.
Quit.
Keep your false bravado to yourself.
Quit.
Own it this time.
Quit.
One and done. That's how real Quitters do it.
You have to prove yourself to us true vets.
Until you do... STFU.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445 (https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/219445)
There's a few in the quit world too. Medic from October16 is a name that comes to mind.
So don't trash me...you don't know me and you have no idea what I'm capable of.
Yours... not so much. A few times over.
Clam your bravado and prove yourself.
You have a ways to go.
Get 'er done.
Look, I'm glad you're proud of what you've done. I'm happy for you. And you can stand up there on your pedestal screaming look at me, look at what I've done. I came back here, hat in hand, with humility when I found my group. I answered the questions and they accepted my sorry caving ass back into the fold. I have 35 days quit and I promise with you today, AppleJackOff....I will not use today.
Why are you using the word habit? It's a big step calling yourself an addict - I know I had a hard time doing so, but in the end realizing we are helpless to nicotine makes the quit easier. There are people who smoke and drink on "special " occasions, and then do not use for weeks or months. I can't do that, I'm an addict.Quote from: Bulldog0311He said I can't quit.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusWow. Just fucking wow.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
You'd hate to be Thumblewort?
You should be honored to be Thumblewort. He has a three year legendary quit and has helped hundreds of addicts get quit while you were caving. Twice.
To be honest with you as a two time caver you should expect the vets to kick your balls around a bit. For as an innocuous a comment as Thumblewort made for you to start calling him names really pissed me off. You yourself said you got indignant and caved back in the day. I think you're getting indignant again. Maybe you need to look at that.
His comment wasn't even that harsh man. With two caves under your belt it's reasonable to assume you may not be getting it. When you called this a habit I thought the same thing, "Maybe this dude can't admit he's an addict." Thumblewort's response was low key man and you shit on him. Maybe you should look at his quit and ask him for advice instead of putting your granny panties on and calling people names for telling you the truth.
My .02 cents.
Take it or leave it. Use it or don't. My suspicion is I'm talking to the addict inside broccoli-saurus and that dude can kiss my ass. I hope the quitter in Broccoli-Saurus will get the message and understand it. Stay quit man.
In reality I am quit. In the past, I have failed, but that doesn't define who I am today.
You're absolutely correct, and it is hard for me to jump to calling myself an addict. It seems like such a terrible failing of personal character. I'll work on drilling it into my thick skull.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusWhy are you using the word habit? It's a big step calling yourself an addict - I know I had a hard time doing so, but in the end realizing we are helpless to nicotine makes the quit easier. There are people who smoke and drink on "special " occasions, and then do not use for weeks or months. I can't do that, I'm an addict.Quote from: Bulldog0311He said I can't quit.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusWow. Just fucking wow.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
You'd hate to be Thumblewort?
You should be honored to be Thumblewort. He has a three year legendary quit and has helped hundreds of addicts get quit while you were caving. Twice.
To be honest with you as a two time caver you should expect the vets to kick your balls around a bit. For as an innocuous a comment as Thumblewort made for you to start calling him names really pissed me off. You yourself said you got indignant and caved back in the day. I think you're getting indignant again. Maybe you need to look at that.
His comment wasn't even that harsh man. With two caves under your belt it's reasonable to assume you may not be getting it. When you called this a habit I thought the same thing, "Maybe this dude can't admit he's an addict." Thumblewort's response was low key man and you shit on him. Maybe you should look at his quit and ask him for advice instead of putting your granny panties on and calling people names for telling you the truth.
My .02 cents.
Take it or leave it. Use it or don't. My suspicion is I'm talking to the addict inside broccoli-saurus and that dude can kiss my ass. I hope the quitter in Broccoli-Saurus will get the message and understand it. Stay quit man.
In reality I am quit. In the past, I have failed, but that doesn't define who I am today.
Addiction is NOT a failing, it's a disease. That's all I need to hear from you, is that you will work on it. If you want my digits, PM me, I send weird texts as well as life saving ones. No dick pics, I swear.Quote from: ThumblewortYou're absolutely correct, and it is hard for me to jump to calling myself an addict. It seems like such a terrible failing of personal character. I'll work on drilling it into my thick skull.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusWhy are you using the word habit? It's a big step calling yourself an addict - I know I had a hard time doing so, but in the end realizing we are helpless to nicotine makes the quit easier. There are people who smoke and drink on "special " occasions, and then do not use for weeks or months. I can't do that, I'm an addict.Quote from: Bulldog0311He said I can't quit.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusWow. Just fucking wow.Quote from: ThumblewortNot a habit, it's an addiction, no wonder you can't quit. Don't you have an original intro somewhere?Man I'm glad I'm not you, negative nancy.
She understands habits...she doesn't understand the difference between that and addiction yet. I'm sure we'll have other convos. And I can quit. I am Quit. 34 days of quit now, asswipe.
If you care about my original intro so much, why don't you find it, then PM a mod to merge these two? Or just ask a question that I've already provided the answer to, that seems easier.
You'd hate to be Thumblewort?
You should be honored to be Thumblewort. He has a three year legendary quit and has helped hundreds of addicts get quit while you were caving. Twice.
To be honest with you as a two time caver you should expect the vets to kick your balls around a bit. For as an innocuous a comment as Thumblewort made for you to start calling him names really pissed me off. You yourself said you got indignant and caved back in the day. I think you're getting indignant again. Maybe you need to look at that.
His comment wasn't even that harsh man. With two caves under your belt it's reasonable to assume you may not be getting it. When you called this a habit I thought the same thing, "Maybe this dude can't admit he's an addict." Thumblewort's response was low key man and you shit on him. Maybe you should look at his quit and ask him for advice instead of putting your granny panties on and calling people names for telling you the truth.
My .02 cents.
Take it or leave it. Use it or don't. My suspicion is I'm talking to the addict inside broccoli-saurus and that dude can kiss my ass. I hope the quitter in Broccoli-Saurus will get the message and understand it. Stay quit man.
In reality I am quit. In the past, I have failed, but that doesn't define who I am today.
So many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
It is like Highlander, we can sense each other, but there can BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!Quote from: imBusheSo many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
For a little biography on my non-BSD features.... I promised myself almost every single day for about 25 years that "today I will quit." I threw out probably 2,000 or more half fullcans of kodiak, only to stop at the gas station first thing the next morning to buy another can. Every day I lied to and failed myself. In addition to the monumental BSD Referenced to and admired lovingly in this thread... I'm pretty, on paper, successful. I have a great job. Hot wife. I like to win, and I work to win. But every day for over 9,000 days I failed myself. Every day I worked to win, and yet there was a big pattern of fail at only one thing...Quote from: worktowinIt is like Highlander, we can sense each other, but there can BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!Quote from: imBusheSo many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
This HSD applauds the BSD.Quote from: imBusheFor a little biography on my non-BSD features.... I promised myself almost every single day for about 25 years that "today I will quit." I threw out probably 2,000 or more half fullcans of kodiak, only to stop at the gas station first thing the next morning to buy another can. Every day I lied to and failed myself. In addition to the monumental BSD Referenced to and admired lovingly in this thread... I'm pretty, on paper, successful. I have a great job. Hot wife. I like to win, and I work to win. But every day for over 9,000 days I failed myself. Every day I worked to win, and yet there was a big pattern of fail at only one thing...Quote from: worktowinIt is like Highlander, we can sense each other, but there can BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!Quote from: imBusheSo many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
Until 1,664 days ago. That's when I found this place. I have my word, and I kept it. I cried, I shook with anxiety and fear, but I reached out to my brothers here on ktc, and together we won. My pattern of fail became a win together. I will not fail my team, haven't missed a day and won't.
My group started with iver 200 members. On a good day we now have 8. Retreads pop up now and then and we scream at them and smack them around, they need to recognize that their failure hurt our team. And that in order to come back the have to endure a well deserved hazing of sorts. Clearly the mindset that they had didn't work. I believe my mindset does.
I hope this long winded diatribe helps. it is my opinion that no one is swinging their (smaller than mine) BSD around to be an ass. They are doing it to help in a way that has worked so many times here. Post roll. Every fucking day. As soon as your eyeballs open. Keep your word. If you are a liar or sociopath, leave... this place isn't for you. Reach out for help... there are thousands of us that will stop whatever we are doing to help a newbie quit. Keep your word! Do the same thing tomorrow.
Worktowin drops the ?
HSD is horribly small right?Quote from: worktowinThis HSD applauds the BSD.Quote from: imBusheFor a little biography on my non-BSD features.... I promised myself almost every single day for about 25 years that "today I will quit." I threw out probably 2,000 or more half fullcans of kodiak, only to stop at the gas station first thing the next morning to buy another can. Every day I lied to and failed myself. In addition to the monumental BSD Referenced to and admired lovingly in this thread... I'm pretty, on paper, successful. I have a great job. Hot wife. I like to win, and I work to win. But every day for over 9,000 days I failed myself. Every day I worked to win, and yet there was a big pattern of fail at only one thing...Quote from: worktowinIt is like Highlander, we can sense each other, but there can BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!Quote from: imBusheSo many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
Until 1,664 days ago. That's when I found this place. I have my word, and I kept it. I cried, I shook with anxiety and fear, but I reached out to my brothers here on ktc, and together we won. My pattern of fail became a win together. I will not fail my team, haven't missed a day and won't.
My group started with iver 200 members. On a good day we now have 8. Retreads pop up now and then and we scream at them and smack them around, they need to recognize that their failure hurt our team. And that in order to come back the have to endure a well deserved hazing of sorts. Clearly the mindset that they had didn't work. I believe my mindset does.
I hope this long winded diatribe helps. it is my opinion that no one is swinging their (smaller than mine) BSD around to be an ass. They are doing it to help in a way that has worked so many times here. Post roll. Every fucking day. As soon as your eyeballs open. Keep your word. If you are a liar or sociopath, leave... this place isn't for you. Reach out for help... there are thousands of us that will stop whatever we are doing to help a newbie quit. Keep your word! Do the same thing tomorrow.
Worktowin drops the ?
You want pics?????Quote from: ThumblewortHSD is horribly small right?Quote from: worktowinThis HSD applauds the BSD.Quote from: imBusheFor a little biography on my non-BSD features.... I promised myself almost every single day for about 25 years that "today I will quit." I threw out probably 2,000 or more half fullcans of kodiak, only to stop at the gas station first thing the next morning to buy another can. Every day I lied to and failed myself. In addition to the monumental BSD Referenced to and admired lovingly in this thread... I'm pretty, on paper, successful. I have a great job. Hot wife. I like to win, and I work to win. But every day for over 9,000 days I failed myself. Every day I worked to win, and yet there was a big pattern of fail at only one thing...Quote from: worktowinIt is like Highlander, we can sense each other, but there can BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!Quote from: imBusheSo many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
Until 1,664 days ago. That's when I found this place. I have my word, and I kept it. I cried, I shook with anxiety and fear, but I reached out to my brothers here on ktc, and together we won. My pattern of fail became a win together. I will not fail my team, haven't missed a day and won't.
My group started with iver 200 members. On a good day we now have 8. Retreads pop up now and then and we scream at them and smack them around, they need to recognize that their failure hurt our team. And that in order to come back the have to endure a well deserved hazing of sorts. Clearly the mindset that they had didn't work. I believe my mindset does.
I hope this long winded diatribe helps. it is my opinion that no one is swinging their (smaller than mine) BSD around to be an ass. They are doing it to help in a way that has worked so many times here. Post roll. Every fucking day. As soon as your eyeballs open. Keep your word. If you are a liar or sociopath, leave... this place isn't for you. Reach out for help... there are thousands of us that will stop whatever we are doing to help a newbie quit. Keep your word! Do the same thing tomorrow.
Worktowin drops the ?
The best thing about this place is that people can be quick to forgive and move on. The guy you just called a PoS may be the first person to respond when you need somebody, and that is what acceptance is.
With all the SDs in here, big and small, I'm amazed nobody has started filming. BTW that wasn't a mic you dropped....
I only exchange.Quote from: imBusheYou want pics?????Quote from: ThumblewortHSD is horribly small right?Quote from: worktowinThis HSD applauds the BSD.Quote from: imBusheFor a little biography on my non-BSD features.... I promised myself almost every single day for about 25 years that "today I will quit." I threw out probably 2,000 or more half fullcans of kodiak, only to stop at the gas station first thing the next morning to buy another can. Every day I lied to and failed myself. In addition to the monumental BSD Referenced to and admired lovingly in this thread... I'm pretty, on paper, successful. I have a great job. Hot wife. I like to win, and I work to win. But every day for over 9,000 days I failed myself. Every day I worked to win, and yet there was a big pattern of fail at only one thing...Quote from: worktowinIt is like Highlander, we can sense each other, but there can BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!Quote from: imBusheSo many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
Until 1,664 days ago. That's when I found this place. I have my word, and I kept it. I cried, I shook with anxiety and fear, but I reached out to my brothers here on ktc, and together we won. My pattern of fail became a win together. I will not fail my team, haven't missed a day and won't.
My group started with iver 200 members. On a good day we now have 8. Retreads pop up now and then and we scream at them and smack them around, they need to recognize that their failure hurt our team. And that in order to come back the have to endure a well deserved hazing of sorts. Clearly the mindset that they had didn't work. I believe my mindset does.
I hope this long winded diatribe helps. it is my opinion that no one is swinging their (smaller than mine) BSD around to be an ass. They are doing it to help in a way that has worked so many times here. Post roll. Every fucking day. As soon as your eyeballs open. Keep your word. If you are a liar or sociopath, leave... this place isn't for you. Reach out for help... there are thousands of us that will stop whatever we are doing to help a newbie quit. Keep your word! Do the same thing tomorrow.
Worktowin drops the ?
The best thing about this place is that people can be quick to forgive and move on. The guy you just called a PoS may be the first person to respond when you need somebody, and that is what acceptance is.
With all the SDs in here, big and small, I'm amazed nobody has started filming. BTW that wasn't a mic you dropped....
You run cock's R us, amirite? BTW, I forgot my password...Quote from: worktowinI only exchange.Quote from: imBusheYou want pics?????Quote from: ThumblewortHSD is horribly small right?Quote from: worktowinThis HSD applauds the BSD.Quote from: imBusheFor a little biography on my non-BSD features.... I promised myself almost every single day for about 25 years that "today I will quit." I threw out probably 2,000 or more half fullcans of kodiak, only to stop at the gas station first thing the next morning to buy another can. Every day I lied to and failed myself. In addition to the monumental BSD Referenced to and admired lovingly in this thread... I'm pretty, on paper, successful. I have a great job. Hot wife. I like to win, and I work to win. But every day for over 9,000 days I failed myself. Every day I worked to win, and yet there was a big pattern of fail at only one thing...Quote from: worktowinIt is like Highlander, we can sense each other, but there can BE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!!Quote from: imBusheSo many big swinging dicks in here it is amazing any Quit happens at all.Please stop recognizing my BSD. It is making the lesser among us feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, he struggled with his quit the first half dozen times, but I understand why he took offense to the first thing said to him when he came in here.
Applejack - Who gives a fuck if you quit the first time? Congrats. Plenty of good men and women quit the second or the third. You are in no way superior to any of them for quitting the first time. If you think you are, then you are missing the point. If you want to be the bigger man, be the bigger man. Tell Broccoli why the reaction to what Thumblewort said was wrong, don't shit on him for being ignorant.
Broccoli - Awesome that you are here. I don't care that you failed before. Don't fail this time. Thumblewort pointed out a flaw in your thinking. Accept that, or be prepared to fail again. The addition of pointing out your previous attempts is the way to emphasize how you thinking led to your mistakes. Take it as constructive criticism. You have an addiction and you have a habit of losing to it. If you cannot accept that, you will be here again. Like I said before, come hang out in June. Give your number out. If you are mad and want to scream at something, find me! I can handle it.
Until 1,664 days ago. That's when I found this place. I have my word, and I kept it. I cried, I shook with anxiety and fear, but I reached out to my brothers here on ktc, and together we won. My pattern of fail became a win together. I will not fail my team, haven't missed a day and won't.
My group started with iver 200 members. On a good day we now have 8. Retreads pop up now and then and we scream at them and smack them around, they need to recognize that their failure hurt our team. And that in order to come back the have to endure a well deserved hazing of sorts. Clearly the mindset that they had didn't work. I believe my mindset does.
I hope this long winded diatribe helps. it is my opinion that no one is swinging their (smaller than mine) BSD around to be an ass. They are doing it to help in a way that has worked so many times here. Post roll. Every fucking day. As soon as your eyeballs open. Keep your word. If you are a liar or sociopath, leave... this place isn't for you. Reach out for help... there are thousands of us that will stop whatever we are doing to help a newbie quit. Keep your word! Do the same thing tomorrow.
Worktowin drops the ?
The best thing about this place is that people can be quick to forgive and move on. The guy you just called a PoS may be the first person to respond when you need somebody, and that is what acceptance is.
With all the SDs in here, big and small, I'm amazed nobody has started filming. BTW that wasn't a mic you dropped....
Day 40 Update.How did his cave make you feel bro? Did it make you angry? Were you pissed about the time and effort you wasted on him? Did you feel let down by his actions?
This is the first week that I really feel good. I mean, I had some good days in there, but last week was constant fog, cravings, and irritability. I retained a fraction of the irritability, but the fog is gone for now. I do have a recurring sore mouth/throat. It goes away for a few days, then it returns for a couple. I'm really hoping it's just the healing process and not an indication of something a lot worse. I'm staying active on my quit group and on KTC in general, jacking with march any chance possible, and making April's title have truth to it. Crossfit is going well, and I'm starting to get a bit better in my workouts. I started a zone clean type diet this week, and will transition to Rennisance Periodization next week. Pretty stoked about that. I'm about 40-50 pounds overweight, 15 of that coming by way of my first month of quit. Ready to knock it down some.
I'm also very aware that this is coming up to the time that I got complacent in my quit last time and caved. I'm being proactive here, staying involved, staying aware, and keeping in a lot closer contact with my BIQ. They are my lifeline and a few of us have been texting a lot about the group, our individual quits and struggles, and everyday life. It's good to be building those relationships.
There's one group member that I took under my wing early on that caved this week. He reminded me a lot of last years version of me. He wasn't serious about his quit, like I wasn't serious about my quit. He caved and it strengthened my resolve to see this through. ODAAT, but I'm looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up years from now without a dip in my lip.
I quit with all of KTC today.
It did make me angry and I was let down. And it made me think about what bdsqueeze, Big Shot Rob, Edward, and some of the other dumpster fire guys probably thought of me. I'm here now though, and I think in the end I'll make them proud. I think about their commitment to me and to the group sometimes. Wish I had made it different, but I didn't.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDay 40 Update.How did his cave make you feel bro? Did it make you angry? Were you pissed about the time and effort you wasted on him? Did you feel let down by his actions?
This is the first week that I really feel good. I mean, I had some good days in there, but last week was constant fog, cravings, and irritability. I retained a fraction of the irritability, but the fog is gone for now. I do have a recurring sore mouth/throat. It goes away for a few days, then it returns for a couple. I'm really hoping it's just the healing process and not an indication of something a lot worse. I'm staying active on my quit group and on KTC in general, jacking with march any chance possible, and making April's title have truth to it. Crossfit is going well, and I'm starting to get a bit better in my workouts. I started a zone clean type diet this week, and will transition to Rennisance Periodization next week. Pretty stoked about that. I'm about 40-50 pounds overweight, 15 of that coming by way of my first month of quit. Ready to knock it down some.
I'm also very aware that this is coming up to the time that I got complacent in my quit last time and caved. I'm being proactive here, staying involved, staying aware, and keeping in a lot closer contact with my BIQ. They are my lifeline and a few of us have been texting a lot about the group, our individual quits and struggles, and everyday life. It's good to be building those relationships.
There's one group member that I took under my wing early on that caved this week. He reminded me a lot of last years version of me. He wasn't serious about his quit, like I wasn't serious about my quit. He caved and it strengthened my resolve to see this through. ODAAT, but I'm looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up years from now without a dip in my lip.
I quit with all of KTC today.
Nice answer. I think you are on the right path bro.Quote from: worktowinIt did make me angry and I was let down. And it made me think about what bdsqueeze, Big Shot Rob, Edward, and some of the other dumpster fire guys probably thought of me. I'm here now though, and I think in the end I'll make them proud. I think about their commitment to me and to the group sometimes. Wish I had made it different, but I didn't.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDay 40 Update.How did his cave make you feel bro? Did it make you angry? Were you pissed about the time and effort you wasted on him? Did you feel let down by his actions?
This is the first week that I really feel good. I mean, I had some good days in there, but last week was constant fog, cravings, and irritability. I retained a fraction of the irritability, but the fog is gone for now. I do have a recurring sore mouth/throat. It goes away for a few days, then it returns for a couple. I'm really hoping it's just the healing process and not an indication of something a lot worse. I'm staying active on my quit group and on KTC in general, jacking with march any chance possible, and making April's title have truth to it. Crossfit is going well, and I'm starting to get a bit better in my workouts. I started a zone clean type diet this week, and will transition to Rennisance Periodization next week. Pretty stoked about that. I'm about 40-50 pounds overweight, 15 of that coming by way of my first month of quit. Ready to knock it down some.
I'm also very aware that this is coming up to the time that I got complacent in my quit last time and caved. I'm being proactive here, staying involved, staying aware, and keeping in a lot closer contact with my BIQ. They are my lifeline and a few of us have been texting a lot about the group, our individual quits and struggles, and everyday life. It's good to be building those relationships.
There's one group member that I took under my wing early on that caved this week. He reminded me a lot of last years version of me. He wasn't serious about his quit, like I wasn't serious about my quit. He caved and it strengthened my resolve to see this through. ODAAT, but I'm looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up years from now without a dip in my lip.
I quit with all of KTC today.
All that matters is YOUR quit, not mine, not their caves, just you. Be selfish with your quit, I know I am. I have seen 1000+ dudes cave - that only makes me stronger.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNice answer. I think you are on the right path bro.Quote from: worktowinIt did make me angry and I was let down. And it made me think about what bdsqueeze, Big Shot Rob, Edward, and some of the other dumpster fire guys probably thought of me. I'm here now though, and I think in the end I'll make them proud. I think about their commitment to me and to the group sometimes. Wish I had made it different, but I didn't.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDay 40 Update.How did his cave make you feel bro? Did it make you angry? Were you pissed about the time and effort you wasted on him? Did you feel let down by his actions?
This is the first week that I really feel good. I mean, I had some good days in there, but last week was constant fog, cravings, and irritability. I retained a fraction of the irritability, but the fog is gone for now. I do have a recurring sore mouth/throat. It goes away for a few days, then it returns for a couple. I'm really hoping it's just the healing process and not an indication of something a lot worse. I'm staying active on my quit group and on KTC in general, jacking with march any chance possible, and making April's title have truth to it. Crossfit is going well, and I'm starting to get a bit better in my workouts. I started a zone clean type diet this week, and will transition to Rennisance Periodization next week. Pretty stoked about that. I'm about 40-50 pounds overweight, 15 of that coming by way of my first month of quit. Ready to knock it down some.
I'm also very aware that this is coming up to the time that I got complacent in my quit last time and caved. I'm being proactive here, staying involved, staying aware, and keeping in a lot closer contact with my BIQ. They are my lifeline and a few of us have been texting a lot about the group, our individual quits and struggles, and everyday life. It's good to be building those relationships.
There's one group member that I took under my wing early on that caved this week. He reminded me a lot of last years version of me. He wasn't serious about his quit, like I wasn't serious about my quit. He caved and it strengthened my resolve to see this through. ODAAT, but I'm looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up years from now without a dip in my lip.
I quit with all of KTC today.
Quote from: CandoitAdd complete lack of integrity to his resume....Quote from: CavMan83Dude what you get bored with the intern or something? Come in here like we are wrong.... your the one that can not read the header under which you posted your "promise". New Bad-Ass Quitters: Place your name and promise NOT to use nicotine in any form today below here: But i guess you know better than us anyways, because cigars arent a gateway just like dumpstet fires arent awesome.Quote from: MedicThis from his "interests" line on his profile page:Quote from: DipbegoneNo. Fuck this bullshit. Not on the eve of the Dumpster Fire reaching the HOF.Quote from: bdsqueezeAddict talk. You ingested nic. You sucked the brown cancer cock. This may be kill the can but the basis of this site is NIC free and keeping your word. You did neither. If you choose to quit answer with reflection in this group and show some guts in January. That's a good but young group and they don't need more mind fucked.Quote from: Brown71'Popcorn' 'Popcorn' 'Popcorn' 'Popcorn'Quote from: Broccoli-saurusHey guys, I didn't post a promise today, and this is why. I came to KTC to kill the can of death that I carried in my pocket for 8 years. I have done so, and frankly, have no desire to take another dip. Well I do, but I keep that shit at bay with my teaza and my unwillingness to waver from my commitment that I made to myself not to dip. I'm not dipping, and I have no desire to return to that way of life. However, last night, I went out to watch football with some friends and one of the guys brought cigars. I've always liked an occasional cigar, going back way before my dipping days. I smoked a sublime tatuaje and watched the game.You know, in the past I would attack you and call you all sorts of nasty names, but I am not gonna. There is little point, you won't listen and frankly you don't give a shit about your word. Carry on with your life, if and when you actually want to quit...you can answer the questions.
Now, I know that's not kosher with KTC and I believe I must now be kicked out of the group as a dirty lowlife caver. I have not caved in my promise to myself and I will not, with or without the site. Cigars will not be my gateway to dip. I won't start smoking a cigar or two daily. I'm not going to start chain smoking lucky strikes. I'd have more of a chance of sprouting wings and popping a unicorn out of my ass when I try to let out a silent fart. Not gonna happen. BSR texted me about my promise today and asked if I was going to post a day 1 in January. I am not going to post a day 1 and I'm not answering any 3 questions because my commitment to quit dip has not wavered. I want you guys to know that I'm proud of every single damn one of you and I thank you for your support through this.
Carry on October. Y'all are fucking awesome!
Most would say cigar, you romanticized it by personal name. I've seen this many times reading through history here. Either regain trust and work at this as priority 1 or don't waste these fine quitters time.
Brocc, bottom line here is that you KNEW what you were doing wasn't kosher at KTC, and yet you chose to do it anyway. Rationalize it anyway you'd like, just do it somewhere else. Do it here at KTC, do it in your bedroom, do it in your car, I don't care...just take it somewhere else. Don't waltz in here on what should be a celebratory time for us, and act like you don't give a shit, because somehow in your twisted addict brain, you DIDN'T fuck up. Normally, I'm pretty easygoing with cavers...hell, I AM one, but coming in here with that cavalier attitude, man, fuck off. We're celebrating, and I'm not gonna give this bullshit another thought. Good luck, but with your attitude, you don't need luck, because you've got this all figured out.
"Fuck that nicotine crap. I'm done with letting it rule my life."
Guess he didn't know that cigars contained nicotine......
He posted yesterday at 3:25pm according to the timestamp.....the game started what, at 8:00pm? didn't even make it six hours between posting the promise and sucking on a nicotine log.....
Yeah he just needs to go away and this is my last posting about it. Pathetic is one useful adjective here....
Great update!I needed to read this and, as he called it on text today, Brocc's "rambling sob shit." We've kinda hit a wall it seems at the same time. The site isn't that much fun right now, there's no in-fighting that kept it fun for several weeks, we're at that point where we're on deck for HOF but it's just a lull. There is such a rush with this place the first month or so, where you're learning how to live without dip, all the highs and lows of life, the comings and goings of the guys who will be your quit brothers and sisters, and just the whole fog and hourly battle of it. Now we're just in a place where we are basically trying to reinvent, rebrand, and reinvigorate ourselves in life without dip (and Brocc and I now have alcohol in common, at least for his little hiatus.) It's just a dead period, and I have felt it, too. WTW, I appreciate your insight into what you did at the same juncture in your quit.
Well, sir, we are all much more similar than it would seem. It was smart to reach out here. I reached the same point where you are, but it took me a little longer. I seriously, and I mean seriously, considered leaving. Instead, I came to the intros and I read and read. And when I found a dude that I could relate to, I posted on their intro. I picked a couple of guys a month for the next couple of years and I dumped everything I had into keeping them quit. I texted them. I met several in person across the country. I posted in their intros. I know their kids names, their joys and their sadness, and in the process made some very very good friends. I had disappointments along the way, but they were few in number and i learned from each one.
These men i would trust with my life. And in the process of helping them, they helped me even more. The heart of this lesson... I failed myself for 25 years. But the thought of having to tell... Andy, Scott, Jerry, Brett, Ryan,Nick, Ron, Tiffany, Eric, Ross, Dave, Dwayne, Bryan, Todd, Shane, Alvin, Mike, Christopher... (you get the idea) that I just dont care about the battle we fought together, so I caved... Is not a conversation that I can imagine ever having. These men (Tiffany is bad ass so im sure she has balls) and i fought together, win together, and i will not fail them.
You have a gift with words. You can help some guys, and help yourself too. At this point in your quit there is more to gain from giving than there is from taking.... This is my advice to you.
Guys I have one more suggestion. This will be a mental one...Quote from: worktowinGreat update!I needed to read this and, as he called it on text today, Brocc's "rambling sob shit." We've kinda hit a wall it seems at the same time. The site isn't that much fun right now, there's no in-fighting that kept it fun for several weeks, we're at that point where we're on deck for HOF but it's just a lull. There is such a rush with this place the first month or so, where you're learning how to live without dip, all the highs and lows of life, the comings and goings of the guys who will be your quit brothers and sisters, and just the whole fog and hourly battle of it. Now we're just in a place where we are basically trying to reinvent, rebrand, and reinvigorate ourselves in life without dip (and Brocc and I now have alcohol in common, at least for his little hiatus.) It's just a dead period, and I have felt it, too. WTW, I appreciate your insight into what you did at the same juncture in your quit.
Well, sir, we are all much more similar than it would seem. It was smart to reach out here. I reached the same point where you are, but it took me a little longer. I seriously, and I mean seriously, considered leaving. Instead, I came to the intros and I read and read. And when I found a dude that I could relate to, I posted on their intro. I picked a couple of guys a month for the next couple of years and I dumped everything I had into keeping them quit. I texted them. I met several in person across the country. I posted in their intros. I know their kids names, their joys and their sadness, and in the process made some very very good friends. I had disappointments along the way, but they were few in number and i learned from each one.
These men i would trust with my life. And in the process of helping them, they helped me even more. The heart of this lesson... I failed myself for 25 years. But the thought of having to tell... Andy, Scott, Jerry, Brett, Ryan,Nick, Ron, Tiffany, Eric, Ross, Dave, Dwayne, Bryan, Todd, Shane, Alvin, Mike, Christopher... (you get the idea) that I just dont care about the battle we fought together, so I caved... Is not a conversation that I can imagine ever having. These men (Tiffany is bad ass so im sure she has balls) and i fought together, win together, and i will not fail them.
You have a gift with words. You can help some guys, and help yourself too. At this point in your quit there is more to gain from giving than there is from taking.... This is my advice to you.
And Brocc, when you find what you're searching for, let me know. I ain't found it either. But I'll quit with you again tomorrow and the next day until we find it.
I always thought dipping was reserved for only country boys and girls, rednecks, cowboys, etc. I'm kinda redneck country. Since getting to know a lot of these fine folks though, I see that stupid nicotine bullshit in a little can has garnered the attention of all walks of life. Oh well...past is past. I'm glad to be quit with all you guys.Hahaha! Good one! I always thought that too. Except for me. I'm about as non redneck as it gets. I'm more like Frazier than the Marlboro man. But Broc... I chewed 9,000 cans of Kodiak and sucked as much nicotine out as I could. This addiction affects all walks of life.
Broc.
It feels really good man.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI always thought dipping was reserved for only country boys and girls, rednecks, cowboys, etc. I'm kinda redneck country. Since getting to know a lot of these fine folks though, I see that stupid nicotine bullshit in a little can has garnered the attention of all walks of life. Oh well...past is past. I'm glad to be quit with all you guys.Hahaha! Good one! I always thought that too. Except for me. I'm about as non redneck as it gets. I'm more like Frazier than the Marlboro man. But Broc... I chewed 9,000 cans of Kodiak and sucked as much nicotine out as I could. This addiction affects all walks of life.
Broc.
Nice work helping out the new group btw... feels pretty good, right?
Thank you for posting this.Quote from: worktowinIt feels really good man.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI always thought dipping was reserved for only country boys and girls, rednecks, cowboys, etc. I'm kinda redneck country. Since getting to know a lot of these fine folks though, I see that stupid nicotine bullshit in a little can has garnered the attention of all walks of life. Oh well...past is past. I'm glad to be quit with all you guys.Hahaha! Good one! I always thought that too. Except for me. I'm about as non redneck as it gets. I'm more like Frazier than the Marlboro man. But Broc... I chewed 9,000 cans of Kodiak and sucked as much nicotine out as I could. This addiction affects all walks of life.
Broc.
Nice work helping out the new group btw... feels pretty good, right?
Here's a fun fact. Assuming a can of dip is 0.9" tall (I looked on reddit), 9000 cans stacked on top of each other would be 675' tall, just shy of the 700 ft tall met life building in NYC...take a gander.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropo ... pany_Tower (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Life_Insurance_Company_Tower)
I'm glad you quit when you did, brother.
And I'm glad I'm quit too. 328', just shy of this.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhatt ... e_Building (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Life_Insurance_Building)
Both life insurance buildings by utter coincidence. Something we were both on track to need earlier than our non tobacco using friends!
'oh yeah'
I thought it was an interesting perspective. Currently running numbers and getting comps for all the guys on my morning text list. lolI bet mine is bigger. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Day 75. Day 75 was my last full day of quit last year. I caved on Day 76. 25 more days to HOF. Many more days after that, but for now, one day at a time. I will not use nicotine in any form today.Some really good days ahead. A little glimpse at what is ahead. Nice work.
Congrats on that HUNNERT!!! Awesome job, truck boy! See you on roll tomorrow!Proud to quit with you on day 100, man! You've come a long way... and the road ahead is full of a lot more greatness.
I'm not sure how this all happened, except for the fact that I knew I had to be larger than life on this board in order to make it. I had to be known, I had to be abrasive, I had to be full of life, full of piss and vinegar, and occupy these boards for a while to get over the hump and quit this shit. However, it's gotten to be too much. I have the board persona of being a pure asshole and that's not who I want to be. My plan worked, but now it's time to move to a different phase. I'll be on the boards and will continue to post roll. I'll continue to post support and talk to those people I've gotten to know via text and groupme. But I'm going to take a few steps back from the front...let some of this newer quit rage flame brighter and I'm going to work on positivity and stopping to smell the roses instead of setting them on fire.Hey man, I get it and maybe because I'm far enough along in my quit I could see the humor and the joking in your posts. Foggy new guys have a hard time with that sometimes. Don't you dare leave KTC, that would be a bitch move. Part of my strategy has been be a big enough asshole / cocky bastard that there is no way in hell I could ever cave because I wouldn't be able to face down one person here. It's been part of my quit strategy. I have also tried to be a little more positive so I think that's a good idea but you don't have to get all soft and shit. It takes all personalities to make this family fire on all cylinders. See you on roll in the AM fucker! 'Finger'
I'm an asshole and proud of it Brocc, keep being who you are!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI'm not sure how this all happened, except for the fact that I knew I had to be larger than life on this board in order to make it. I had to be known, I had to be abrasive, I had to be full of life, full of piss and vinegar, and occupy these boards for a while to get over the hump and quit this shit. However, it's gotten to be too much. I have the board persona of being a pure asshole and that's not who I want to be. My plan worked, but now it's time to move to a different phase. I'll be on the boards and will continue to post roll. I'll continue to post support and talk to those people I've gotten to know via text and groupme. But I'm going to take a few steps back from the front...let some of this newer quit rage flame brighter and I'm going to work on positivity and stopping to smell the roses instead of setting them on fire.Hey man, I get it and maybe because I'm far enough along in my quit I could see the humor and the joking in your posts. Foggy new guys have a hard time with that sometimes. Don't you dare leave KTC, that would be a bitch move. Part of my strategy has been be a big enough asshole / cocky bastard that there is no way in hell I could ever cave because I wouldn't be able to face down one person here. It's been part of my quit strategy. I have also tried to be a little more positive so I think that's a good idea but you don't have to get all soft and shit. It takes all personalities to make this family fire on all cylinders. See you on roll in the AM fucker! 'Finger'
Always build quit first of all. It's easy to be an asshole. It's legendary to tell hard truths.Quote from: JeffI'm an asshole and proud of it Brocc, keep being who you are!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI'm not sure how this all happened, except for the fact that I knew I had to be larger than life on this board in order to make it. I had to be known, I had to be abrasive, I had to be full of life, full of piss and vinegar, and occupy these boards for a while to get over the hump and quit this shit. However, it's gotten to be too much. I have the board persona of being a pure asshole and that's not who I want to be. My plan worked, but now it's time to move to a different phase. I'll be on the boards and will continue to post roll. I'll continue to post support and talk to those people I've gotten to know via text and groupme. But I'm going to take a few steps back from the front...let some of this newer quit rage flame brighter and I'm going to work on positivity and stopping to smell the roses instead of setting them on fire.Hey man, I get it and maybe because I'm far enough along in my quit I could see the humor and the joking in your posts. Foggy new guys have a hard time with that sometimes. Don't you dare leave KTC, that would be a bitch move. Part of my strategy has been be a big enough asshole / cocky bastard that there is no way in hell I could ever cave because I wouldn't be able to face down one person here. It's been part of my quit strategy. I have also tried to be a little more positive so I think that's a good idea but you don't have to get all soft and shit. It takes all personalities to make this family fire on all cylinders. See you on roll in the AM fucker! 'Finger'
This site serves different purposes for all of us. We are all different. Our needs are different. Youve come a long, long way dude. Things get a lot better from where you are now.Quote from: ThumblewortAlways build quit first of all. It's easy to be an asshole. It's legendary to tell hard truths.Quote from: JeffI'm an asshole and proud of it Brocc, keep being who you are!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI'm not sure how this all happened, except for the fact that I knew I had to be larger than life on this board in order to make it. I had to be known, I had to be abrasive, I had to be full of life, full of piss and vinegar, and occupy these boards for a while to get over the hump and quit this shit. However, it's gotten to be too much. I have the board persona of being a pure asshole and that's not who I want to be. My plan worked, but now it's time to move to a different phase. I'll be on the boards and will continue to post roll. I'll continue to post support and talk to those people I've gotten to know via text and groupme. But I'm going to take a few steps back from the front...let some of this newer quit rage flame brighter and I'm going to work on positivity and stopping to smell the roses instead of setting them on fire.Hey man, I get it and maybe because I'm far enough along in my quit I could see the humor and the joking in your posts. Foggy new guys have a hard time with that sometimes. Don't you dare leave KTC, that would be a bitch move. Part of my strategy has been be a big enough asshole / cocky bastard that there is no way in hell I could ever cave because I wouldn't be able to face down one person here. It's been part of my quit strategy. I have also tried to be a little more positive so I think that's a good idea but you don't have to get all soft and shit. It takes all personalities to make this family fire on all cylinders. See you on roll in the AM fucker! 'Finger'
Secondly, post roll and be content in your quit. You don't need to live here. Just be here. Remember...we're not personas. Be yourself. Only you can do that.
Had absolutely NO idea you were that smart. That was exactly what new quitters needed to hear, bubba. I knew I supported your arse for a good reason! Keep doin' what you're doin'.What that BAQ said^^^ and that's Awesome Dino.....
I really look up to you both! Thanks for the kind words. I feel as if it's time to start paying it forward.Quote from: CavMan83Had absolutely NO idea you were that smart. That was exactly what new quitters needed to hear, bubba. I knew I supported your arse for a good reason! Keep doin' what you're doin'.What that BAQ said^^^ and that's Awesome Dino.....
Giving back will take you to the next level.Quote from: ChickDipI really look up to you both! Thanks for the kind words. I feel as if it's time to start paying it forward.Quote from: CavMan83Had absolutely NO idea you were that smart. That was exactly what new quitters needed to hear, bubba. I knew I supported your arse for a good reason! Keep doin' what you're doin'.What that BAQ said^^^ and that's Awesome Dino.....
Great insight, Brocc. Happy to see your name below the line supporting the Dumpster Fire too!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusGiving back will take you to the next level.Quote from: ChickDipI really look up to you both! Thanks for the kind words. I feel as if it's time to start paying it forward.Quote from: CavMan83Had absolutely NO idea you were that smart. That was exactly what new quitters needed to hear, bubba. I knew I supported your arse for a good reason! Keep doin' what you're doin'.What that BAQ said^^^ and that's Awesome Dino.....
YouÂ’ve come a long long way dude. Keep it up!
200!!!Keep quitting hard bro! Welcome to the 2nd floor Dino!
Congratulations - 2ND FLOOR!!! Nice quit there, Brocc!!!
'party2' 'party2' 'party2'
Congratulations on another big win, dude!Quote from: FLLipOut200!!!Keep quitting hard bro! Welcome to the 2nd floor Dino!
Congratulations - 2ND FLOOR!!! Nice quit there, Brocc!!!
'party2' 'party2' 'party2'
Attaboy! Keep stacking themQuote from: DonkeyMNCongratulations on another big win, dude!Quote from: FLLipOut200!!!Keep quitting hard bro! Welcome to the 2nd floor Dino!
Congratulations - 2ND FLOOR!!! Nice quit there, Brocc!!!
'party2' 'party2' 'party2'
Man, they'll let ANYONE off on the second floor!!!! 'no' Awesome job bubba! Keep at it!Quote from: worktowinAttaboy! Keep stacking themQuote from: DonkeyMNCongratulations on another big win, dude!Quote from: FLLipOut200!!!Keep quitting hard bro! Welcome to the 2nd floor Dino!
Congratulations - 2ND FLOOR!!! Nice quit there, Brocc!!!
'party2' 'party2' 'party2'
well done!Quote from: pab1964Man, they'll let ANYONE off on the second floor!!!! 'no' Awesome job bubba! Keep at it!Quote from: worktowinAttaboy! Keep stacking themQuote from: DonkeyMNCongratulations on another big win, dude!Quote from: FLLipOut200!!!Keep quitting hard bro! Welcome to the 2nd floor Dino!
Congratulations - 2ND FLOOR!!! Nice quit there, Brocc!!!
'party2' 'party2' 'party2'
Big win for Tech over the Boilermakers...Big Fan!!Hahahahaha..that's next level shit right there!
Congrats on your 300 days quit Dino!YouÂ’ve turned into a bad ass brother. Nicely done on 300.
One year of giving and keeping your word. Onevyesr of solid winning.Well done! Looking forward to seeing your promise again tomorrow.
Onevyesr of freedom.
Congratulations sir. It keeps getting better from here.
'party' Congratulations, Brocc!!! 'party'Quote from: worktowinOne year of giving and keeping your word. Onevyesr of solid winning.Well done! Looking forward to seeing your promise again tomorrow.
Onevyesr of freedom.
Congratulations sir. It keeps getting better from here.
Way to go Dino!! Well earned.Quote from: Candoit'party' Congratulations, Brocc!!! 'party'Quote from: worktowinOne year of giving and keeping your word. Onevyesr of solid winning.Well done! Looking forward to seeing your promise again tomorrow.
Onevyesr of freedom.
Congratulations sir. It keeps getting better from here.
Good stuff!!! Congrats :)Quote from: FLLipOutWay to go Dino!! Well earned.Quote from: Candoit'party' Congratulations, Brocc!!! 'party'Quote from: worktowinOne year of giving and keeping your word. Onevyesr of solid winning.Well done! Looking forward to seeing your promise again tomorrow.
Onevyesr of freedom.
Congratulations sir. It keeps getting better from here.
Hey brother, not sure how I never looked into this before today but now I've read your intro. You just passed your anniversary and come off as a completely different kind of animal than you did in August-November. You are a bad ass and an inspiration. Can't wait for November 4th. Keep killing it brother, I'll quit with you any day!Quote from: ChickDipGood stuff!!! Congrats :)Quote from: FLLipOutWay to go Dino!! Well earned.Quote from: Candoit'party' Congratulations, Brocc!!! 'party'Quote from: worktowinOne year of giving and keeping your word. Onevyesr of solid winning.Well done! Looking forward to seeing your promise again tomorrow.
Onevyesr of freedom.
Congratulations sir. It keeps getting better from here.
Thanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
Why'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
Nope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
Thanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
The dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
I thought I heard a peeping tom outside my trailer at midwest meet!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThe dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
Dude, you drank too much Purple Passion while you were there and sent everyone a very very very small picture. The picture is floating all over the interwebs.Quote from: worktowinI thought I heard a peeping tom outside my trailer at midwest meet!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThe dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
This explains so much. Thank you for this explanation man.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDude, you drank too much Purple Passion while you were there and sent everyone a very very very small picture. The picture is floating all over the interwebs.Quote from: worktowinI thought I heard a peeping tom outside my trailer at midwest meet!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThe dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
Damn... I'm sorry I missed that!Quote from: worktowinThis explains so much. Thank you for this explanation man.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDude, you drank too much Purple Passion while you were there and sent everyone a very very very small picture. The picture is floating all over the interwebs.Quote from: worktowinI thought I heard a peeping tom outside my trailer at midwest meet!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThe dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
I'm not sure if I should be scared. The convo was about penis, then you want me to get my ass out there...sounds like a setup.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDamn... I'm sorry I missed that!Quote from: worktowinThis explains so much. Thank you for this explanation man.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDude, you drank too much Purple Passion while you were there and sent everyone a very very very small picture. The picture is floating all over the interwebs.Quote from: worktowinI thought I heard a peeping tom outside my trailer at midwest meet!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThe dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
I'm gonna shut up now because Broc knows too much... Way too much....
Get your ass out here so we can go have fun!!!
Fish will be out here in August and we all know he's always stocked with lube... Maybe wait until then???Quote from: srains918I'm not sure if I should be scared. The convo was about penis, then you want me to get my ass out there...sounds like a setup.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDamn... I'm sorry I missed that!Quote from: worktowinThis explains so much. Thank you for this explanation man.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDude, you drank too much Purple Passion while you were there and sent everyone a very very very small picture. The picture is floating all over the interwebs.Quote from: worktowinI thought I heard a peeping tom outside my trailer at midwest meet!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThe dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
I'm gonna shut up now because Broc knows too much... Way too much....
Get your ass out here so we can go have fun!!!
I thought Gas drove a KY tanker?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusFish will be out here in August and we all know he's always stocked with lube... Maybe wait until then???Quote from: srains918I'm not sure if I should be scared. The convo was about penis, then you want me to get my ass out there...sounds like a setup.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDamn... I'm sorry I missed that!Quote from: worktowinThis explains so much. Thank you for this explanation man.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusDude, you drank too much Purple Passion while you were there and sent everyone a very very very small picture. The picture is floating all over the interwebs.Quote from: worktowinI thought I heard a peeping tom outside my trailer at midwest meet!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThe dick talk was a very small part of what you talked about. Very very small. Inconsequential.Quote from: 69FranxThanks for the inspiration to get rid of the FUPA!Quote from: Broccoli-saurusNope, especially not if we are talking about the BIG changes you've madeQuote from: 69FranxWhy'd you single that paragraph out? You don't want to talk about my penis?Quote from: Broccoli-saurusThanks guys, I appreciate that and I'm glad I can call each of you my friend!The admissions you make in your final paragraph are really BIG of you to admit. Love you brother
A question has been on our board for our year celebration and I thought I'd post that info here too. Way TMI, so if you don't like TMI, stop reading now.
What events made you want to quit nicotine a year ago?
Two things. First, I gutted all my spit and I was experiencing some stomach issues. Nothing I saw my doctor about because I'm not a doctor kinda guy, but I knew that it was at least partially to blame from the tobacco juice I was ingesting constantly. Second, my libido was down, doc wanted me to continue TRT shots and I was tired of that bullshit. It's a cop out, being medicated for something you can control with dicipline and I read that nicotine decreases testosterone and actually contributes to ED. That and being fat. I kicked the nic, and now focusing hard on losing some weight. I'm happy to report that at a year quit, stomach issues are gone, and my penis works as it should. Now I've gotta lose the FUPA so it looks bigger. TMI? Maybe...but I've always been real with you guys. I love every one of you for the support, threats of violence, and caring that you've shown me. Here's to many more!
I also want to say that I had two texts last night from two quitters marveling at the changes in my demeanor. I was a wreck until about day 50. Then I was pissed at the world until about day 300. After the 300, or somewhere thereabouts, I felt the anger dissolve. I'm no longer ready to kill people. I'm a lot less about the why than I am about the fix. I've mellowed out to where I was pre-nicotine. I love it. It's positivity. It's solutions. It's love. My brain did rewire itself and I'm sure it's still happening. It was a miserable 300 days, but I can see sunny days on the horizon.
Thank you all for the support over this year. I know I was a tornado on KTC for my first couple hundred days. I was the cause of 2 moderator announcements, I've been warned a few times by admin, and of course board functionality was lost. I'm sorry for all that but I needed it, needed that outlet, needed the site so bad. I couldn't have done it without this site, and you have become my closest friends. Thanks for that, thanks for all of it, you saved my life.
I'm gonna shut up now because Broc knows too much... Way too much....
Get your ass out here so we can go have fun!!!
I really wish I could change the name of this fucking intro.Why?
Congrats on 400 days quit Dino!!Way to go, Brocc! 'party' And a BIG congratulations on 400!!!
Congrats again brother on that 400!Quote from: ChickDipCongrats on 400 days quit Dino!!Way to go, Brocc! 'party' And a BIG congratulations on 400!!!
Thanks all for the happy 40/400 wishes. Sometimes I feel like the numbers are flopped, but it's all the same. I'm QLF, and time marches on. ODAAT.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI really wish I could change the name of this fucking intro.Why?
Embrace who you are, where you come from, and what you've experienced. Good AND bad. It makes you who you are - a badass quitter that likes to have fun. One that I'm incredibly proud to call my friend (no matter how much shit I give you via text or chasing you around the site).
Remember these words of wisdom (author unknown):Everything I've done up to this
point in my life has led me to
where I am today; and I'm pretty
fucking happy about it. All of my
decisions, both good and bad, got
me here. I regret nothing.
Have fun and good luck with the Keto brother. the wife has me doing a 21 day Herbalife mostly shake diet. Hoping to drop 10# or so in those 3 weeksQuote from: srains918Thanks all for the happy 40/400 wishes. Sometimes I feel like the numbers are flopped, but it's all the same. I'm QLF, and time marches on. ODAAT.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI really wish I could change the name of this fucking intro.Why?
Embrace who you are, where you come from, and what you've experienced. Good AND bad. It makes you who you are - a badass quitter that likes to have fun. One that I'm incredibly proud to call my friend (no matter how much shit I give you via text or chasing you around the site).
Remember these words of wisdom (author unknown):Everything I've done up to this
point in my life has led me to
where I am today; and I'm pretty
fucking happy about it. All of my
decisions, both good and bad, got
me here. I regret nothing.
Stephen, thanks for always being in my corner buddy.
Taking a step forward and getting back into a keto/paleo diet today, so just one more thing to track...but I want to be svelte again (hmmm....was I ever svelte?) Anyway, quit dip, quit sugar, 402/1. IQWYT.
There's something in the air... I started this morning too.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusHave fun and good luck with the Keto brother. the wife has me doing a 21 day Herbalife mostly shake diet. Hoping to drop 10# or so in those 3 weeksQuote from: srains918Thanks all for the happy 40/400 wishes. Sometimes I feel like the numbers are flopped, but it's all the same. I'm QLF, and time marches on. ODAAT.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI really wish I could change the name of this fucking intro.Why?
Embrace who you are, where you come from, and what you've experienced. Good AND bad. It makes you who you are - a badass quitter that likes to have fun. One that I'm incredibly proud to call my friend (no matter how much shit I give you via text or chasing you around the site).
Remember these words of wisdom (author unknown):Everything I've done up to this
point in my life has led me to
where I am today; and I'm pretty
fucking happy about it. All of my
decisions, both good and bad, got
me here. I regret nothing.
Stephen, thanks for always being in my corner buddy.
Taking a step forward and getting back into a keto/paleo diet today, so just one more thing to track...but I want to be svelte again (hmmm....was I ever svelte?) Anyway, quit dip, quit sugar, 402/1. IQWYT.
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FU @Batdad
Day 644...Kinda getting the blues on KTC and need a jolt of something to keep me back online. Hoping the Midwest Meet provides that like it did in the past. Btw, did you hear about the midwest meet? It's linked down there in my sig. Basically it's one badass weekend with other quitters in a similar ODAAT mindset. People from all walks of life and with all day counts imaginable. Great convo, great food, fun activities, camping if you wanna....if you're close, you're crazy not to go. If you're not, you should start checking for flights.
here's a quick synopsis of the lost days before 644.
Day 1 - Fuck this sucks, somebody shoot me
Day 3 - Why the fuck does everybody hate me? Oh well...I'll become the biggest dick ever.
Day 14 - Fuck this Clemte and Batdad and B-Rad and Gas, what a bunch of douche nozzles
Day 22 - Stuck on an Amtrak for 22 hours. Can't get dip, I want dip, can't get it......learning self control
Day 50 - Why did I just get half a pic of a half naked guy texted to me 15 times?
Day 75 - I think I'll quit today
Day 85 - Woot, one day more than the last time!
Day 94 - Drummathon. Meet cbird, briang, bbj!
Day 100 - Ain't cured yet!
Day 128 - I wonder how big I can actually make text? Is there a limit?
Day 130 - Bunch of apologies
Day 150 - Still not cured
Day 200 - Major crave, back to Smokey Mountain
Day 221 - Midwest Meet. Meet big bird, mater, wire, mpg, nomo, bronc, bunch of other guys
Day 250 - Fuck I'm fat, maybe start losing weight
Day 251 - Eat all the worst shit ever
Day 300 - Another milestone, another can of Smokey
Day 365 - Fuck ODAAT added up fast!
Day 379 - Life isn't feeling so bad anymore.
Day 400 - Another Milestone
Day 500 - Half comma, yadda yadda, nother can of smokey, not cured.
Day 600 - see above.
Day 644 - in a funk with KTC.
Dates may be way out of whack. I don't know, because I CAN'T FIND MY ORIGINAL 2ND DRAFT OF MY ORIGINAL INTRO.
But it's fucking fine cause we do the best we know how to with what we have to work with. Edit: FU@Batdad with your super mod powers.
And btw, on the new forum, the answer is 99pt.
I just looked at my introductions and I posted about a major funk around day 631. We all go through them, they all suck but they all come to an end. When they are over...you forget how bad they were and we go back to loving being nic free. I sometimes ask myself how long will I post roll at KTC. What I keep coming back to is just quit one day at a time. Today I want to be quit...so I will post roll...because it works.Day 644...Kinda getting the blues on KTC and need a jolt of something to keep me back online. Hoping the Midwest Meet provides that like it did in the past. Btw, did you hear about the midwest meet? It's linked down there in my sig. Basically it's one badass weekend with other quitters in a similar ODAAT mindset. People from all walks of life and with all day counts imaginable. Great convo, great food, fun activities, camping if you wanna....if you're close, you're crazy not to go. If you're not, you should start checking for flights.
here's a quick synopsis of the lost days before 644.
Day 1 - Fuck this sucks, somebody shoot me
Day 3 - Why the fuck does everybody hate me? Oh well...I'll become the biggest dick ever.
Day 14 - Fuck this Clemte and Batdad and B-Rad and Gas, what a bunch of douche nozzles
Day 22 - Stuck on an Amtrak for 22 hours. Can't get dip, I want dip, can't get it......learning self control
Day 50 - Why did I just get half a pic of a half naked guy texted to me 15 times?
Day 75 - I think I'll quit today
Day 85 - Woot, one day more than the last time!
Day 94 - Drummathon. Meet cbird, briang, bbj!
Day 100 - Ain't cured yet!
Day 128 - I wonder how big I can actually make text? Is there a limit?
Day 130 - Bunch of apologies
Day 150 - Still not cured
Day 200 - Major crave, back to Smokey Mountain
Day 221 - Midwest Meet. Meet big bird, mater, wire, mpg, nomo, bronc, bunch of other guys
Day 250 - Fuck I'm fat, maybe start losing weight
Day 251 - Eat all the worst shit ever
Day 300 - Another milestone, another can of Smokey
Day 365 - Fuck ODAAT added up fast!
Day 379 - Life isn't feeling so bad anymore.
Day 400 - Another Milestone
Day 500 - Half comma, yadda yadda, nother can of smokey, not cured.
Day 600 - see above.
Day 644 - in a funk with KTC.
Dates may be way out of whack. I don't know, because I CAN'T FIND MY ORIGINAL 2ND DRAFT OF MY ORIGINAL INTRO.
But it's fucking fine cause we do the best we know how to with what we have to work with. Edit: FU@Batdad with your super mod powers.
And btw, on the new forum, the answer is 99pt.
This is good shit man... step back and you can see the cycle of loving your quit, and just surviving it.. the ebb and flow is longer in between cycles... I'm sure guys with more days can shed some light, but I hope those ebb and flows continue to slow down a bit
Is KTC all that different, or have I changed that much? Lately, all I do is post and ghost. I hate being lukewarm! I want to be all in or all out, it's just my personality. I just don't seem to have it in me anymore. Everything seems soft. It seems like every group is just a rehash of cavers from the past 6 months or so. What happened to the groups that were 50 strong? What happened to people staying quit? I've got friends that have left and I've made a few more, but haven't really gotten involved with a new group in a while. Why not? I think it's because I just don't care as much as I did. Fucking Bsarmo posted his newest gonna try this again day 1 post today. A year ago, I would have blown him up, now I just blow it off. I don't want to be this version of me that just hangs on out of duty. Why? I posted roll today, and I probably won't post jack shit to Bsarmo cause what good has it ever done?
So which has changed? Me? KTC? I miss what I thought it once was...so many friends gone. So many dynamics changed. I posted today....tomorrow, who knows.
Broc
Is KTC all that different, or have I changed that much? Lately, all I do is post and ghost. I hate being lukewarm! I want to be all in or all out, it's just my personality. I just don't seem to have it in me anymore. Everything seems soft. It seems like every group is just a rehash of cavers from the past 6 months or so. What happened to the groups that were 50 strong? What happened to people staying quit? I've got friends that have left and I've made a few more, but haven't really gotten involved with a new group in a while. Why not? I think it's because I just don't care as much as I did. Fucking Bsarmo posted his newest gonna try this again day 1 post today. A year ago, I would have blown him up, now I just blow it off. I don't want to be this version of me that just hangs on out of duty. Why? I posted roll today, and I probably won't post jack shit to Bsarmo cause what good has it ever done?
So which has changed? Me? KTC? I miss what I thought it once was...so many friends gone. So many dynamics changed. I posted today....tomorrow, who knows.
Broc
1. Don't leave.
2. Rip Bsarno a new asshole, cuz it'll make you feel better and it sounds like he has it coming.
An epiphany: I think it’s just KTC transitioning from my main focus to a peripheral. Eventually, you have to learn to rebalance life. For almost 2 years KTC has been my center. But things change. Focus changes. I’ll keep posting in my home group, but I’m recentering myself for now. Some things are becoming more focused. Daughter, job, friendships, girlfriend, God...KTC moves to outer ring. And that’s ok. Life is fluid. See y’all at roll in the morning.I'm pretty sure that is the answer brother. Back in the day I had a boss who told me he knew my job was not priority one. He did not expect it to be. He said your priorities should be:
Happiness is...
Brothers and Sisters in Quit, I am happier today than I have been in a long time. Today is 675 days dip free. That's huge, I mean huge.
Lots of changes in my life this year. I've battled off and on depression, going through another stint of it that recently ended. I don't ever know when I'm in it, but it is crazy when the fog of it lifts and I see the world for what it can be...beautiful and full of opportunity. I think I'm a naturally laid back and half glass full kind of guy, so when I can express that freely, I'm at my best. Nicotine was also a fog that added to it, whether I realized it or not. Looking back, I was shoveling Copenhagen into my mouth to cover for things that I hadn't addressed in my life. It was a celebration and a pain killer. All things led back to dip. And no more.
My recovery has been vicious. I went through probably a full year of anger, hate, quick flash temper, etc, most of which I took out on KTC as directed to do. I caused the admins here much grief I'm sure, and I know there were rule(s) and board announcements made just because of me. I'm not sure how I never got banned or even as much as previewed, but I thank the Admod crew of KTC, past and present because you've saved my life. Not only from cancer or having my jaw rot off. But it's even bigger than that. Some of the best friends I have are KTC guys/gals. I text with probably 40 people every day, and 20 of those are deeper than day counts. This place has not only saved my life, but revolutionized it as well.
It feels like I'm starting to find center. I'm still active here, but not as active. I still like to pull some shenanigans from time to time, but they're not anger based. I'm starting to operate out of love more and not out of being a douchebag. I've made some other life changes as well that I'm sure contribute to this shift. Met a girl at a park on Super Bowl sunday that I fell for hard. Put God back into the center of my life. But those are recent developments and I'm not sure they are actually possible if I didn't have KTC. What beautiful girl wants a guy that dips a can of day? How can God be more important than dip? I sure couldn't live without it (I thought)...it was my idol, it was my savior, it was my best friend.
I've replaced that false idol with so many great things...and I did it with you guys, because of you guys, sometimes even for you guys when I didn't want to. I love what KTC is and what it was. I look forward to helping others, and I quit with you today.
Broc
Happiness is...
Brothers and Sisters in Quit, I am happier today than I have been in a long time. Today is 675 days dip free. That's huge, I mean huge.
Lots of changes in my life this year. I've battled off and on depression, going through another stint of it that recently ended. I don't ever know when I'm in it, but it is crazy when the fog of it lifts and I see the world for what it can be...beautiful and full of opportunity. I think I'm a naturally laid back and half glass full kind of guy, so when I can express that freely, I'm at my best. Nicotine was also a fog that added to it, whether I realized it or not. Looking back, I was shoveling Copenhagen into my mouth to cover for things that I hadn't addressed in my life. It was a celebration and a pain killer. All things led back to dip. And no more.
My recovery has been vicious. I went through probably a full year of anger, hate, quick flash temper, etc, most of which I took out on KTC as directed to do. I caused the admins here much grief I'm sure, and I know there were rule(s) and board announcements made just because of me. I'm not sure how I never got banned or even as much as previewed, but I thank the Admod crew of KTC, past and present because you've saved my life. Not only from cancer or having my jaw rot off. But it's even bigger than that. Some of the best friends I have are KTC guys/gals. I text with probably 40 people every day, and 20 of those are deeper than day counts. This place has not only saved my life, but revolutionized it as well.
It feels like I'm starting to find center. I'm still active here, but not as active. I still like to pull some shenanigans from time to time, but they're not anger based. I'm starting to operate out of love more and not out of being a douchebag. I've made some other life changes as well that I'm sure contribute to this shift. Met a girl at a park on Super Bowl sunday that I fell for hard. Put God back into the center of my life. But those are recent developments and I'm not sure they are actually possible if I didn't have KTC. What beautiful girl wants a guy that dips a can of day? How can God be more important than dip? I sure couldn't live without it (I thought)...it was my idol, it was my savior, it was my best friend.
I've replaced that false idol with so many great things...and I did it with you guys, because of you guys, sometimes even for you guys when I didn't want to. I love what KTC is and what it was. I look forward to helping others, and I quit with you today.
Broc
Broc, You are a Bad ass quitter. Thanks for giving us hell and bringing us together, I mean that Brother. I am honored to be here with you at KTC, Keep up the wins and the ass kicking, Proud to call you a Brother!
Damn, I quit sugar yesterday and today it feels like I'm right back in the fog. Foggy, light headache, irratible. Reminds me of day 2 of nicotine quit. Oh well....I got through that, I can get through this. I wanna be a street fighter like Work Towin.
Damn, I quit sugar yesterday and today it feels like I'm right back in the fog. Foggy, light headache, irratible. Reminds me of day 2 of nicotine quit. Oh well....I got through that, I can get through this. I wanna be a street fighter like Work Towin.
You trying to tell me THIS GUY (https://imgur.com/a/uvw0LT3) is a street fighter??
A letter to my group, posted first there:I like this, but from my old computer, I cannot "Like" this
I feel like I need to apologize for not posting lately. I had issues with the admin of the site and debated leaving KTC on principle. After stewing and contemplating, I would like to be back in group. After all, you guys are the ones that have kept me quit. You guys are my brothers and this site as a whole has kept me in a good place. My life in general has improved significantly, and I’m not going to let small minded insecure pricks like that get me down. Someday, I’ll probably go out in a blaze of a site showdown, but hopefully that day is far in the future. As for today, I quit with all you guys!
Aren’t you part of the aristocracy? Get a new damn computer, slacker.A letter to my group, posted first there:I like this, but from my old computer, I cannot "Like" this
I feel like I need to apologize for not posting lately. I had issues with the admin of the site and debated leaving KTC on principle. After stewing and contemplating, I would like to be back in group. After all, you guys are the ones that have kept me quit. You guys are my brothers and this site as a whole has kept me in a good place. My life in general has improved significantly, and I’m not going to let small minded insecure pricks like that get me down. Someday, I’ll probably go out in a blaze of a site showdown, but hopefully that day is far in the future. As for today, I quit with all you guys!
We used our per diem on strippers and... Ummm, I'm not sure I was supposed to say that...Aren’t you part of the aristocracy? Get a new damn computer, slacker.A letter to my group, posted first there:I like this, but from my old computer, I cannot "Like" this
I feel like I need to apologize for not posting lately. I had issues with the admin of the site and debated leaving KTC on principle. After stewing and contemplating, I would like to be back in group. After all, you guys are the ones that have kept me quit. You guys are my brothers and this site as a whole has kept me in a good place. My life in general has improved significantly, and I’m not going to let small minded insecure pricks like that get me down. Someday, I’ll probably go out in a blaze of a site showdown, but hopefully that day is far in the future. As for today, I quit with all you guys!
Happy Birthday you sexy MF'er!
Well another milestone, but this one celebrated a bit differently...I love hearing stories where the Quit has turned into positivity in other parts of people's lives. Great to hear your story brother.
This site has transformed a lot of lives through battling nicotine addiction. Winning that fight daily has led many to tackle other issues in their lives as evidenced by the "getting my act together" group. Everything from drugs to alcohol to weight loss to porn to all sorts of other daily struggles that many of us have. We are here because we have addictive personalities and we have come to see that those addictions carry over to lots of aspects of our lives that we never realized. I personally struggle with porn and lust like the neighborhood wino might struggle with his alcohol addiction. I'm on the porn quit group and I'm over two months porn free. I've lost about 40 pounds and have more in sight to lose. But this weekend, I was hit over the head with something that would turn my whole life around. And it all started on KTC.
April 2018, I drove to Midwest Meet at the @ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) abode and never once thought about how this connection with this man would transform my life. You see, I was going to a quit meet to meet up with some badass quitters. Over 20 of the biggest and best in the quit business would be there, and I think there was over 60 years of quit represented, but to be fair, @Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) contributed to a lot of that. Others in the big quit numbers group like @Kdip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=165) @bronc (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=574) @Nomore1959 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=6) @Missouri Mike (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=312) @cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) @danojeno (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=39) @worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) and a whole host of others would be in attendance. I had a cooler of beer and a badass attitude. I brought my 4 wheeler and rode it around on the trails. I got pretty drunk Saturday night. As Reuben (rewire) told his brother this last weekend, they had to edit out all the pictures where I flipped the bird nearly every time somebody got a camera out. It pains me to see that video of quit days in my first meet. I was larger than life on the boards, and was really determined to prove that I was just the same in real life. I was...full of craziness...and easily the most obnoxious person at that meet. But I met Rewire and his family. I rubbed elbows with some of the KTC greats and I maintained contact as my quit progressed.
Two months before that meet up, Reuben had attended his first men's encounter. I had no idea at the time what that was, but what I did know is that it must have been horrible because the Midwest meet went from a wild drinking party with skeet shooting and all kinds of craziness planned to a fairly tame event as it progressed. I figured Men's encounter was some sort of crazy Christian cult but was glad that Reuben decided to go ahead with the meet up. It was fun. I think me and @Bgbdbrd (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=724) were the only ones that got drunk, but it was still fun. That is what fun was to me at the time. Oh man, what life has in store.
Fast forward to Midwest Meet #2. What a difference a year makes. A lot of people bailed and there were only a handful of us that went. I thought Reuben was Mormon, the same sort of fallacy that made me think that Michael was a tow truck driver. I had been with the love of my life for a couple months, and she's a devout Christian. She brought me back to the church, which I had denounced after my divorce back in 2014. When I say denounced, I mean I really drove a stake into it. I talked smack about Christianity and probably drove a fair amount of people away. I know I didn't strengthen anybody in their walk with God. So she brought me back to the light, but I was Christian Lite as I'd probably put it now. I was still rowdy, still struggled with lust and with porn and with doing whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. We slept in separate places. Purity was important to her and I supported her in that. We hung out with Reuben and his family. They rubbed off a little and their life started to look pretty good. Then on Sunday, when we were starting to get ready to leave, he started talking to me about this Men's Encounter thing.
I was a little insulted and a little cold to the idea. What in the world did Reuben see in me that would make him think I needed that? I was already displaying purity and I knew a couple of bible verses. I remembered his change from Men's Encounter the previous year and that frankly scared the heck out of me. I was ready to go to church because church makes you feel good, but was I ready for real change? The answer was no. So over the next couple months, he'd send me a message now and then. I'd blow him off. And then his bride sent my girlfriend a message. Now she was pushing me to go. And so, reluctantly, I went. I didn't even get on the website to see what it was all about. I looked at the packing list, threw some stuff in a bag and went. And on the drive up there, I decided that if I was going to drive 7 hours by myself in Nowhere, Missouri to a thing I knew nothing about, I was going to open my heart and milk it for everything it was worth.
When I arrived, I knew Reuben and nobody else. He sat with me while I ate and answered a few questions I had. I went in blindly and was immediately staggered by the amount of men there. There were 688 of us and we spent 48 hours in fellowship with each other. We ate together, we bunked together, we shared things that I never thought I'd tell anybody. I unpacked all the baggage I'd been storing in my life and nailed it to the cross of life. I emptied myself out, and then I filled myself with truth and light. I didn't want to leave when it was through. I stuck around for another hour afterward and watched two men that I'd gotten to know get baptized. And I rededicated my life to Christ. I can see the spiritual warfare all around me now for what it is. I can see all the obstacles that were put in my way that almost kept me away from Men's Encounter. I can see all the God things too and how he pursued me when the time was right. I can see all these things and so much more.
So what's next? Well the old Broc is gone, I can tell you that. I've already started to make amends with those in my life and those on the boards. I hope to be a light instead of well meaning darkness. I have a song in my mouth and some truth on my tongue. Daily worship, prayer, and learning is in the cards. I met some great people that I will stay in contact with. Loving people instead of driving them away. And I will be at Men's Encounter Jan 24-26. If you'd like to join me, say the word. The verse of the weekend is Ephesians 5:1.
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery"
It's what I wish for me, but it's also what I wish for each and every person reading this. Find the light, and run toward it.
Bryan
... I hope to be a light instead of well meaning darkness. ...That's is profound in the extreme. The love of Christ is liberating indeed; it is sin that leads to slavery and bondage. So very pleased to be free with you today!
Well another milestone, but this one celebrated a bit differently...
This site has transformed a lot of lives through battling nicotine addiction. Winning that fight daily has led many to tackle other issues in their lives as evidenced by the "getting my act together" group. Everything from drugs to alcohol to weight loss to porn to all sorts of other daily struggles that many of us have. We are here because we have addictive personalities and we have come to see that those addictions carry over to lots of aspects of our lives that we never realized. I personally struggle with porn and lust like the neighborhood wino might struggle with his alcohol addiction. I'm on the porn quit group and I'm over two months porn free. I've lost about 40 pounds and have more in sight to lose. But this weekend, I was hit over the head with something that would turn my whole life around. And it all started on KTC.
April 2018, I drove to Midwest Meet at the @ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) abode and never once thought about how this connection with this man would transform my life. You see, I was going to a quit meet to meet up with some badass quitters. Over 20 of the biggest and best in the quit business would be there, and I think there was over 60 years of quit represented, but to be fair, @Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) contributed to a lot of that. Others in the big quit numbers group like @Kdip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=165) @bronc (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=574) @Nomore1959 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=6) @Missouri Mike (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=312) @cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) @danojeno (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=39) @worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) and a whole host of others would be in attendance. I had a cooler of beer and a badass attitude. I brought my 4 wheeler and rode it around on the trails. I got pretty drunk Saturday night. As Reuben (rewire) told his brother this last weekend, they had to edit out all the pictures where I flipped the bird nearly every time somebody got a camera out. It pains me to see that video of quit days in my first meet. I was larger than life on the boards, and was really determined to prove that I was just the same in real life. I was...full of craziness...and easily the most obnoxious person at that meet. But I met Rewire and his family. I rubbed elbows with some of the KTC greats and I maintained contact as my quit progressed.
Two months before that meet up, Reuben had attended his first men's encounter. I had no idea at the time what that was, but what I did know is that it must have been horrible because the Midwest meet went from a wild drinking party with skeet shooting and all kinds of craziness planned to a fairly tame event as it progressed. I figured Men's encounter was some sort of crazy Christian cult but was glad that Reuben decided to go ahead with the meet up. It was fun. I think me and @Bgbdbrd (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=724) were the only ones that got drunk, but it was still fun. That is what fun was to me at the time. Oh man, what life has in store.
Fast forward to Midwest Meet #2. What a difference a year makes. A lot of people bailed and there were only a handful of us that went. I thought Reuben was Mormon, the same sort of fallacy that made me think that Michael was a tow truck driver. I had been with the love of my life for a couple months, and she's a devout Christian. She brought me back to the church, which I had denounced after my divorce back in 2014. When I say denounced, I mean I really drove a stake into it. I talked smack about Christianity and probably drove a fair amount of people away. I know I didn't strengthen anybody in their walk with God. So she brought me back to the light, but I was Christian Lite as I'd probably put it now. I was still rowdy, still struggled with lust and with porn and with doing whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. We slept in separate places. Purity was important to her and I supported her in that. We hung out with Reuben and his family. They rubbed off a little and their life started to look pretty good. Then on Sunday, when we were starting to get ready to leave, he started talking to me about this Men's Encounter thing.
I was a little insulted and a little cold to the idea. What in the world did Reuben see in me that would make him think I needed that? I was already displaying purity and I knew a couple of bible verses. I remembered his change from Men's Encounter the previous year and that frankly scared the heck out of me. I was ready to go to church because church makes you feel good, but was I ready for real change? The answer was no. So over the next couple months, he'd send me a message now and then. I'd blow him off. And then his bride sent my girlfriend a message. Now she was pushing me to go. And so, reluctantly, I went. I didn't even get on the website to see what it was all about. I looked at the packing list, threw some stuff in a bag and went. And on the drive up there, I decided that if I was going to drive 7 hours by myself in Nowhere, Missouri to a thing I knew nothing about, I was going to open my heart and milk it for everything it was worth.
When I arrived, I knew Reuben and nobody else. He sat with me while I ate and answered a few questions I had. I went in blindly and was immediately staggered by the amount of men there. There were 688 of us and we spent 48 hours in fellowship with each other. We ate together, we bunked together, we shared things that I never thought I'd tell anybody. I unpacked all the baggage I'd been storing in my life and nailed it to the cross of life. I emptied myself out, and then I filled myself with truth and light. I didn't want to leave when it was through. I stuck around for another hour afterward and watched two men that I'd gotten to know get baptized. And I rededicated my life to Christ. I can see the spiritual warfare all around me now for what it is. I can see all the obstacles that were put in my way that almost kept me away from Men's Encounter. I can see all the God things too and how he pursued me when the time was right. I can see all these things and so much more.
So what's next? Well the old Broc is gone, I can tell you that. I've already started to make amends with those in my life and those on the boards. I hope to be a light instead of well meaning darkness. I have a song in my mouth and some truth on my tongue. Daily worship, prayer, and learning is in the cards. I met some great people that I will stay in contact with. Loving people instead of driving them away. And I will be at Men's Encounter Jan 24-26. If you'd like to join me, say the word. The verse of the weekend is Ephesians 5:1.
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery"
It's what I wish for me, but it's also what I wish for each and every person reading this. Find the light, and run toward it.
Bryan
Well another milestone, but this one celebrated a bit differently...Outstanding! It was an honor to have you join us for Men's Encounter. Even better to see the power of God moving in your life. So so so good... and it all started right here on KTC. Every day is new and exciting, kinda like when we were kids and trusted our daddy completely. Only now we see how good our heavenly Father is. If He is for us, who can be against us?
This site has transformed a lot of lives through battling nicotine addiction. Winning that fight daily has led many to tackle other issues in their lives as evidenced by the "getting my act together" group. Everything from drugs to alcohol to weight loss to porn to all sorts of other daily struggles that many of us have. We are here because we have addictive personalities and we have come to see that those addictions carry over to lots of aspects of our lives that we never realized. I personally struggle with porn and lust like the neighborhood wino might struggle with his alcohol addiction. I'm on the porn quit group and I'm over two months porn free. I've lost about 40 pounds and have more in sight to lose. But this weekend, I was hit over the head with something that would turn my whole life around. And it all started on KTC.
April 2018, I drove to Midwest Meet at the @ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) abode and never once thought about how this connection with this man would transform my life. You see, I was going to a quit meet to meet up with some badass quitters. Over 20 of the biggest and best in the quit business would be there, and I think there was over 60 years of quit represented, but to be fair, @Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) contributed to a lot of that. Others in the big quit numbers group like @Kdip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=165) @bronc (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=574) @Nomore1959 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=6) @Missouri Mike (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=312) @cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) @danojeno (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=39) @worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) and a whole host of others would be in attendance. I had a cooler of beer and a badass attitude. I brought my 4 wheeler and rode it around on the trails. I got pretty drunk Saturday night. As Reuben (rewire) told his brother this last weekend, they had to edit out all the pictures where I flipped the bird nearly every time somebody got a camera out. It pains me to see that video of quit days in my first meet. I was larger than life on the boards, and was really determined to prove that I was just the same in real life. I was...full of craziness...and easily the most obnoxious person at that meet. But I met Rewire and his family. I rubbed elbows with some of the KTC greats and I maintained contact as my quit progressed.
Two months before that meet up, Reuben had attended his first men's encounter. I had no idea at the time what that was, but what I did know is that it must have been horrible because the Midwest meet went from a wild drinking party with skeet shooting and all kinds of craziness planned to a fairly tame event as it progressed. I figured Men's encounter was some sort of crazy Christian cult but was glad that Reuben decided to go ahead with the meet up. It was fun. I think me and @Bgbdbrd (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=724) were the only ones that got drunk, but it was still fun. That is what fun was to me at the time. Oh man, what life has in store.
Fast forward to Midwest Meet #2. What a difference a year makes. A lot of people bailed and there were only a handful of us that went. I thought Reuben was Mormon, the same sort of fallacy that made me think that Michael was a tow truck driver. I had been with the love of my life for a couple months, and she's a devout Christian. She brought me back to the church, which I had denounced after my divorce back in 2014. When I say denounced, I mean I really drove a stake into it. I talked smack about Christianity and probably drove a fair amount of people away. I know I didn't strengthen anybody in their walk with God. So she brought me back to the light, but I was Christian Lite as I'd probably put it now. I was still rowdy, still struggled with lust and with porn and with doing whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. We slept in separate places. Purity was important to her and I supported her in that. We hung out with Reuben and his family. They rubbed off a little and their life started to look pretty good. Then on Sunday, when we were starting to get ready to leave, he started talking to me about this Men's Encounter thing.
I was a little insulted and a little cold to the idea. What in the world did Reuben see in me that would make him think I needed that? I was already displaying purity and I knew a couple of bible verses. I remembered his change from Men's Encounter the previous year and that frankly scared the heck out of me. I was ready to go to church because church makes you feel good, but was I ready for real change? The answer was no. So over the next couple months, he'd send me a message now and then. I'd blow him off. And then his bride sent my girlfriend a message. Now she was pushing me to go. And so, reluctantly, I went. I didn't even get on the website to see what it was all about. I looked at the packing list, threw some stuff in a bag and went. And on the drive up there, I decided that if I was going to drive 7 hours by myself in Nowhere, Missouri to a thing I knew nothing about, I was going to open my heart and milk it for everything it was worth.
When I arrived, I knew Reuben and nobody else. He sat with me while I ate and answered a few questions I had. I went in blindly and was immediately staggered by the amount of men there. There were 688 of us and we spent 48 hours in fellowship with each other. We ate together, we bunked together, we shared things that I never thought I'd tell anybody. I unpacked all the baggage I'd been storing in my life and nailed it to the cross of life. I emptied myself out, and then I filled myself with truth and light. I didn't want to leave when it was through. I stuck around for another hour afterward and watched two men that I'd gotten to know get baptized. And I rededicated my life to Christ. I can see the spiritual warfare all around me now for what it is. I can see all the obstacles that were put in my way that almost kept me away from Men's Encounter. I can see all the God things too and how he pursued me when the time was right. I can see all these things and so much more.
So what's next? Well the old Broc is gone, I can tell you that. I've already started to make amends with those in my life and those on the boards. I hope to be a light instead of well meaning darkness. I have a song in my mouth and some truth on my tongue. Daily worship, prayer, and learning is in the cards. I met some great people that I will stay in contact with. Loving people instead of driving them away. And I will be at Men's Encounter Jan 24-26. If you'd like to join me, say the word. The verse of the weekend is Ephesians 5:1.
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery"
It's what I wish for me, but it's also what I wish for each and every person reading this. Find the light, and run toward it.
Bryan
Day 885. 115 to go for 1,000 but I know a thousand days isn't enough. I haven't been involved nearly as much here as of late. I'm glad I followed my own advice and built relationships. Solid friendships that have withstood the test of time. People like @69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) , @SRains918 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=134) , @David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) , @Samrs (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=8) , @Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) , @JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) , @FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) , @ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) , @FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) , @Clevelandfan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=136) , @worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) @Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) , @Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) , @B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) , all the guys in my group, everybody else I text daily, you know who you are. People I can lay out life struggles with, pray with, get support from, support them. Some of my best friends in the world have been forged on this site. I still chat with a couple that have left too, no judgement from me, quit is what we're all after here. Life has taken a turn as alluded to in the post above. I started a couple of KTC group prayer texts and that's going well. Doing phone post most Tuesdays is important. Men's Encounter was great, and I'll go to the Jan one as well. Getting a group started here in Texoma is paramount in my mind. In short, things are changing with me, priorities are shifting.I hit 1000
Closing on 900 days, posting roll sporadically, not spending time in new groups, etc. I did all that over the first 700 or so days, but I've been fading in and out for a while now. Not wavering in quit, mind you, but shifting focus from quit as my God to Jesus being my God. It doesn't always jive with KTC. That's why I'm forever grateful for my friendships created here. Those friendships are what keeps me quit, my daily texts to people I don't want to let down for anything. The deep conversations that drive me to be better. It's amazing what this site can do to transform lives if you'll open up to it. I'm going to hang around long enough to see my youngest quitter cross HOF. Once @SixString (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15311) is on the other side though, there's more important work to do. You guys that have my number, I'll text day counts. Ol' Six is gonna have to continue the Johnny Cash songs. Fish is gonna have to double down on the penis pics. Reuben is still gonna have to put up with me at Midwest meet. Jack is going to have to put up with me at Drummathon. Things are just shifting a bit, priorities are being reorganized, that's all. But my heart isn't in KTC like it once was. Maybe again, but not right now. I'll still be in and out, but it's break time for a minute. I'm not going to just vanish like some people do. Will always be around and always available to talk. Quitting is tough work. The minute you think you're strong, you find out you're not. I for one will always reach out when I'm not strong. You guys all rock, every single one of you that are in this fight, and especially those that do more than the minimum. I owe it all to you!
Day 885. 115 to go for 1,000 but I know a thousand days isn't enough. I haven't been involved nearly as much here as of late. I'm glad I followed my own advice and built relationships. Solid friendships that have withstood the test of time. People like @69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) , @SRains918 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=134) , @David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) , @Samrs (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=8) , @Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) , @JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) , @FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) , @ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) , @FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) , @Clevelandfan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=136) , @worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) @Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) , @Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) , @B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) , all the guys in my group, everybody else I text daily, you know who you are. People I can lay out life struggles with, pray with, get support from, support them. Some of my best friends in the world have been forged on this site. I still chat with a couple that have left too, no judgement from me, quit is what we're all after here. Life has taken a turn as alluded to in the post above. I started a couple of KTC group prayer texts and that's going well. Doing phone post most Tuesdays is important. Men's Encounter was great, and I'll go to the Jan one as well. Getting a group started here in Texoma is paramount in my mind. In short, things are changing with me, priorities are shifting.
Closing on 900 days, posting roll sporadically, not spending time in new groups, etc. I did all that over the first 700 or so days, but I've been fading in and out for a while now. Not wavering in quit, mind you, but shifting focus from quit as my God to Jesus being my God. It doesn't always jive with KTC. That's why I'm forever grateful for my friendships created here. Those friendships are what keeps me quit, my daily texts to people I don't want to let down for anything. The deep conversations that drive me to be better. It's amazing what this site can do to transform lives if you'll open up to it. I'm going to hang around long enough to see my youngest quitter cross HOF. Once @SixString (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15311) is on the other side though, there's more important work to do. You guys that have my number, I'll text day counts. Ol' Six is gonna have to continue the Johnny Cash songs. Fish is gonna have to double down on the penis pics. Reuben is still gonna have to put up with me at Midwest meet. Jack is going to have to put up with me at Drummathon. Things are just shifting a bit, priorities are being reorganized, that's all. But my heart isn't in KTC like it once was. Maybe again, but not right now. I'll still be in and out, but it's break time for a minute. I'm not going to just vanish like some people do. Will always be around and always available to talk. Quitting is tough work. The minute you think you're strong, you find out you're not. I for one will always reach out when I'm not strong. You guys all rock, every single one of you that are in this fight, and especially those that do more than the minimum. I owe it all to you!
... But my heart isn't in KTC like it once was. Maybe again, but not right now. ...It was what it needed to be when it needed to be. There is a season for everything. The beauty of this place is that the fire stays lit, it just does somehow.
When you stop seeing my name on roll, something will be very wrong. For 25 years I failed myself and my family every day. For the past (almost) 7 years, I've posted every single day, and I've honored my word. Am I as engaged as I used to be here? No... and in some ways thats a good thing, and in some ways bad. But I will always post daily with my home group. I owe that to them, and most importantly I owe it to me.... But my heart isn't in KTC like it once was. Maybe again, but not right now. ...It was what it needed to be when it needed to be. There is a season for everything. The beauty of this place is that the fire stays lit, it just does somehow.
I'm continually amazed at folks like Fish or Chick or Worktowin who are able to stick around and pay it forward for as long as they have. I know only that I've benefited from it (as well as you). Thanks for being a brick in my wall of quit!
See ya round!
900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
^^Some wise words here by the great Heisenburg.Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
If I may give you some advice…don’t worry about tomorrow or when you will be leaving. Put your focus on today. Today I want to be quit so I will post roll. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink something to a point that you create more a mess. That is what addicts always do…we look for an out. We blame others for our issues. We make excuses. We did this to ourselves and we can fix it. We just have to do it one day at a time.
Congrats on that 9th floor Broc!^^Some wise words here by the great Heisenburg.Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
If I may give you some advice…don’t worry about tomorrow or when you will be leaving. Put your focus on today. Today I want to be quit so I will post roll. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink something to a point that you create more a mess. That is what addicts always do…we look for an out. We blame others for our issues. We make excuses. We did this to ourselves and we can fix it. We just have to do it one day at a time.
I'll be honest. When I joined KTC I never imagined I would still be here today. But after posting every damn day for 1,311 days, I do not want to leave anymore. I love this place; I want each and every one here to succeed. I want to be a part of their quit journey. Sometimes that is just posting my promise and ghosting. Other days that involves posting support in multiple groups and getting down and dirty in the trenches of a new pre-HOF group. Find a balance!
Congrats on 9th floor!
Awesome Quit and quitter here! Keep it up and huge congrats on the big 9 Dino!Congrats on that 9th floor Broc!^^Some wise words here by the great Heisenburg.Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
If I may give you some advice…don’t worry about tomorrow or when you will be leaving. Put your focus on today. Today I want to be quit so I will post roll. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink something to a point that you create more a mess. That is what addicts always do…we look for an out. We blame others for our issues. We make excuses. We did this to ourselves and we can fix it. We just have to do it one day at a time.
I'll be honest. When I joined KTC I never imagined I would still be here today. But after posting every damn day for 1,311 days, I do not want to leave anymore. I love this place; I want each and every one here to succeed. I want to be a part of their quit journey. Sometimes that is just posting my promise and ghosting. Other days that involves posting support in multiple groups and getting down and dirty in the trenches of a new pre-HOF group. Find a balance!
Congrats on 9th floor!
Awesome Quit and quitter here! Keep it up and huge congrats on the big 9 Dino!Congrats on that 9th floor Broc!^^Some wise words here by the great Heisenburg.Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
If I may give you some advice…don’t worry about tomorrow or when you will be leaving. Put your focus on today. Today I want to be quit so I will post roll. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink something to a point that you create more a mess. That is what addicts always do…we look for an out. We blame others for our issues. We make excuses. We did this to ourselves and we can fix it. We just have to do it one day at a time.
I'll be honest. When I joined KTC I never imagined I would still be here today. But after posting every damn day for 1,311 days, I do not want to leave anymore. I love this place; I want each and every one here to succeed. I want to be a part of their quit journey. Sometimes that is just posting my promise and ghosting. Other days that involves posting support in multiple groups and getting down and dirty in the trenches of a new pre-HOF group. Find a balance!
Congrats on 9th floor!
Congrats on the 9th floor. See you on roll tomorrow.Awesome Quit and quitter here! Keep it up and huge congrats on the big 9 Dino!Congrats on that 9th floor Broc!^^Some wise words here by the great Heisenburg.Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
If I may give you some advice…don’t worry about tomorrow or when you will be leaving. Put your focus on today. Today I want to be quit so I will post roll. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink something to a point that you create more a mess. That is what addicts always do…we look for an out. We blame others for our issues. We make excuses. We did this to ourselves and we can fix it. We just have to do it one day at a time.
I'll be honest. When I joined KTC I never imagined I would still be here today. But after posting every damn day for 1,311 days, I do not want to leave anymore. I love this place; I want each and every one here to succeed. I want to be a part of their quit journey. Sometimes that is just posting my promise and ghosting. Other days that involves posting support in multiple groups and getting down and dirty in the trenches of a new pre-HOF group. Find a balance!
Congrats on 9th floor!
Talk of leaving on day 900 of winning makes about as much sense as eating a kale salad.
Congratulations on another huge accomplishment. You've come a long way in 900 days. Go back and read your first few posts. Past performance is frequently an indicator of future performance. I look forward to congratulating you on many future accomplishments.
Love you Broc...congrats on that 9th floor. Face it, we are all just too damn adorable to leave!!!Congrats on the 9th floor. See you on roll tomorrow.Awesome Quit and quitter here! Keep it up and huge congrats on the big 9 Dino!Congrats on that 9th floor Broc!^^Some wise words here by the great Heisenburg.Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
If I may give you some advice…don’t worry about tomorrow or when you will be leaving. Put your focus on today. Today I want to be quit so I will post roll. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink something to a point that you create more a mess. That is what addicts always do…we look for an out. We blame others for our issues. We make excuses. We did this to ourselves and we can fix it. We just have to do it one day at a time.
I'll be honest. When I joined KTC I never imagined I would still be here today. But after posting every damn day for 1,311 days, I do not want to leave anymore. I love this place; I want each and every one here to succeed. I want to be a part of their quit journey. Sometimes that is just posting my promise and ghosting. Other days that involves posting support in multiple groups and getting down and dirty in the trenches of a new pre-HOF group. Find a balance!
Congrats on 9th floor!
Talk of leaving on day 900 of winning makes about as much sense as eating a kale salad.
Congratulations on another huge accomplishment. You've come a long way in 900 days. Go back and read your first few posts. Past performance is frequently an indicator of future performance. I look forward to congratulating you on many future accomplishments.
Congrats on 9th floor, Broc! I hope you stick around. You have positively influenced my quit as well as countless others. Sometimes it just takes a little mentorship from one vet to keep a new quitter going...Love you Broc...congrats on that 9th floor. Face it, we are all just too damn adorable to leave!!!Congrats on the 9th floor. See you on roll tomorrow.Awesome Quit and quitter here! Keep it up and huge congrats on the big 9 Dino!Congrats on that 9th floor Broc!^^Some wise words here by the great Heisenburg.Congrats on 900!900900 sweet days of quit.
SPEECH!
900 days of kicking ass.
900 days of wreaking havoc (well, almos900)
Love you brother
CONGRATS Broccoli Sore Ass!!!
Speech:
Well I screwed up. I took two more quitters that'll need to cross HOF first. Maybe after that.
@Redwood (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14631) @JJG009 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15604) I reckon I'll stick around another 40 days or so to see you guys cross, then maybe I'll feel like sticking around for my comma. Who knows. It's so hard to leave totally, not sure I ever will. Time will tell. 900 feels like a comfortable pair of boots. Fits well and feels like home.
If I may give you some advice…don’t worry about tomorrow or when you will be leaving. Put your focus on today. Today I want to be quit so I will post roll. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink something to a point that you create more a mess. That is what addicts always do…we look for an out. We blame others for our issues. We make excuses. We did this to ourselves and we can fix it. We just have to do it one day at a time.
I'll be honest. When I joined KTC I never imagined I would still be here today. But after posting every damn day for 1,311 days, I do not want to leave anymore. I love this place; I want each and every one here to succeed. I want to be a part of their quit journey. Sometimes that is just posting my promise and ghosting. Other days that involves posting support in multiple groups and getting down and dirty in the trenches of a new pre-HOF group. Find a balance!
Congrats on 9th floor!
Talk of leaving on day 900 of winning makes about as much sense as eating a kale salad.
Congratulations on another huge accomplishment. You've come a long way in 900 days. Go back and read your first few posts. Past performance is frequently an indicator of future performance. I look forward to congratulating you on many future accomplishments.
Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan. Love you bub.Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan. Love you bub.Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
Well done Broc. Congrats.From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan. Love you bub.Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
Well done Broc. Congrats.From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan. Love you bub.Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
Proud to be quit with you.Well done Broc. Congrats.From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan. Love you bub.Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
Honored to quit with you every day. You are a great friend, and a great man. Thanks for letting me join you on this ride.
Congrats brother.Proud to be quit with you.Well done Broc. Congrats.From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan. Love you bub.Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
Honored to quit with you every day. You are a great friend, and a great man. Thanks for letting me join you on this ride.
Proud of all you have become my friend ... Oorah and I'll see you in Texas in October , Pennsylvania in August and maybe even Savannah one of these years!Congrats brother.Proud to be quit with you.Well done Broc. Congrats.From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan. Love you bub.Proud to be quit with you Bryan. We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.Day 1000
What a ride it's been. My testimony on the site, just as in life, would be long and convoluted. I came here broken, a slave to nicotine and I did not deal with withdrawals well. I ranted, raved, shouted insults, got in meaningless board wars, caused rule changes, got a bunch of admod love notes, basically begged to get banned with some of my antics.
Today, I'd like to think I'm a bit more level headed and even tempered. I try to think before I react, and think some more if my reply seems like it'll be caustic. I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the last year, and that has changed me even more. And that change in me took a huge leap because of my friendship with a member of this site actually. A lot has changed in the past 33 months here. The site has changed somewhat, but I have changed as a man tremendously. 1000 days is a long time, but only a drop in the bucket of life. Life of a man and eternal life in heaven. I am also 39 days porn and immoral thoughts cleansed, which is the most I've been in my entire life. 39 days doesn't seem like a lot, but that number may mean more to me than my 1000 days quit from dip. The truth is that one positive, embraced life change led to others. I still have a lot of work to do, but looking back at where I was, I'm excited for what will come in the future. The change is drastic, and God is molding me to be what he wants one day, one hour, one spoken word at a time.
I'd like to personally thank everybody on this site that has helped me along the way, but there's over a hundred names in that list. I will however, address some of those that drastically helped change my shift in direction toward good instead of evil. I'll miss people in this, so do not be upset if it happens. Everybody that we cross paths with will affect us in some way. Everybody that we interact with shapes us to some small degree. Sometimes, it's to a large degree. To me, KTC is not just a quit site. It has grown to be much more than that. It's a home, it's where friends are, it's a place where I can be myself. It always has been, and I thank each of you for letting this happen.
@chewie (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1) I thank you for creating this site and giving us a place to develop these friendships in a common goal. I'm glad I got to meet you, a living legend.
@cbird65 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105) One of the first quitters I've met, and one that I've seen the most. Such a leader, and also a friend that I'm proud to call a mentor of sorts.
@Big Brother Jack (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2624) the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=436) Dude, you've been there for me through all of it...I feel like I've done life with you. Can't wait to meet up this summer again!
@ReWire (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=403) the guy that pushed and prodded me to go to Men's Encounter, which totally reshaped my walk with Christ. Can't say enough about this.
@rocketman (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89) I just feel a bond through shared experiences here, and pray for you all the time, brother. Always great to meet up and swap banter.
@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) One of the strongest quitters I know. Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=53) One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7) Flipp's sidekick in quit. Like Robin to her Batman...we have a ton in common and you have been a huge strength to me in many areas of life.
@B--rad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=602) whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=958) You have become one of my best friends, and I can't believe you friended me in the first place. Thanks for being true to the kingdom, my friend
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43) One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=241) Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words. Love you brother.
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=146) Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=98) who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2) who actually has feelings, which I just found out. Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18) my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1.
@Law1358 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=929) who I also met, and was part of the 2.0 GM back when it was active. Inspiring how unabashed he is in his love of Christ.
To the handful of members of Sept '17 that still remain, to the guys and gals in the KTC prayer groups and that post in the chapel to strengthen each other daily, to the amazing quitters in Oct '16 who showed me what it meant to really quit even though I was amazingly slow to learn it. To the 50+ quitters I've met, you all have strengthened me more than you could imagine. Yes, even you, @Brick (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=700) ! To all those that I text with daily, and those that I text with occasionally. To those that I've never spoken to, but are out there doing life, posting one day at a time, stacking days...you are amazing. Keep up the good work, build friendships, brotherhood, and accountability, and never give up. This site will change you if you'll let it. I know it changed me.
Amazing stuff here brother. So proud of all you have accomplished in 1000 days and so thankful for your friendship and daily support. We shall meet again, hopefully sooner than later
Honored to quit with you every day. You are a great friend, and a great man. Thanks for letting me join you on this ride.
If you have helped at least one person quit, you are invaluable.
If you've helped only 1 person from now on, once a week, once a month, once a year,
there is nothing luke-warm about it.