I refuse to be defined by the chains that bound me...I am a quitter!

[Broccoli-saurus]

Posted this in one of the newer groups, thought I'd drop it here too. 

Being active on KTC led to me being quit for sure.  It also led to me finding a new relationship with Christ, thanks in no small part to Rewire (member here).  It led to meeting great people all over the country, both virtually and in person.  It led to a couple of KTC guys, @Bgbdbrd (big bird) and @69franx sitting around a campfire with me in my back yard 11 days ago.  It led to a bunch of people that would fly/drive in to kick me in the nuts at any time if I caved, but since I haven't, flying/driving in to celebrate my wedding with me.  It led to @ReWire officiating this wedding.  It led to an amazing KTC meetup over beer at a local brewery and in attendance while I got hitched.  Those of you that know me before, and after, know that I have changed immensely in the last 3+ years on KTC.  And this site is what started that revolution.  It's worth it.  It's worth every bit of time that you spend here, and it's worth pouring back into.

Some food for thought.  This place is more than a simple quit site if you'll just let go and let it be more.

https://www.killthecan.org/903-brewers-and-a-ktc-wedding/

[69franx]

Glad to see you recommit brother

[Broccoli-saurus]

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.

Welp...

Apparently it's hard to stay away from friends, from those I care about.  I hope that I can affect change not only in quit, but also in life, in somebody's walk with Christ, in all these things that matter.  I have had a lot of true change since my beginnings on KTC, perhaps I can be that light in somebody else's life.  I'm back on but I'm staying out of those conversations that derail me from the things that matter most.  I wish each of you a blessed day. 

[ChickDip]

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.

[Athan]

A simple promise every day is such a small price to pay to keep slavery at bay.
You don't have to be in it up to your armpits brother, you just gotta post it daily. P&G isn't lukewarm; it's at the core of the method that wins.
I've had so many 'just one' moments to know not to wander. You penned "what's wrong with the occasional cigar". That cigar is still out there.
I do hope you call if you have a 'just one' moment.

[FLLipOut]

Sad news, Bryan.  KTC will not be the same.  You mean a lot to many of us here. 

Keep the door open, come back from time to time. 

[EXBEARHAG]

Sad day indeed, Broc!...but this is your story man. 

I can't say exactly when but I am positive that you had a substantial role in keeping me away from the c-store on more than one occasion.  You've touched many lives.  Godspeed my friend!

[69franx]

It's a sad day for sure to see you walk away. You know you have been a big part of my quit, virtually and in person. As long as you can remember and continue to practice NAFAR, and never forget where you were 1200 days ago and don't want to be again, you will continue to kick nicotine ass

[Broccoli-saurus]

Adios and Vaya Con Dios

Romans 5:3-5
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Ponder that when struggling with addiction, suffering leads to strength and the daily action of being accountable leads to being strong together, embracing life, and hopefully putting that energy into something more productive than being concerned with nicotine.  I'm proud to say I've made some amazing lifelong friends here.  I've also made a few enemies I'm sure, and for that, I apologize.  I truly hope that you can find it in your hearts to forgive my transgressions into your lives, whatever they may be.  Hope I helped some along the way as well.  KTC has truly saved my life, and the friendships forged here have strengthened me beyond anything I can explain in many ways.  I am admittedly hard headed in many ways, American and Texan to the core, a black and white kind of guy.  There is no gray, and I find myself engaging in arguments here over and over and it's not healthy.  It's not where I want to be.  Killed all social media at the first of the year and haven't regretted it.  It's time fellas...time to step away from KTC....time to push onward. 

Revelation 3:16
So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

It's not in my nature to be a fence rider.  I ponder a long time before making a choice, but when I do, I stick with it.  I've been lukewarm here for far too long.  Those of you that have my number, feel free to reach out anytime.  Those that I text with daily, I vow to keep posting my promise to you via text and accountability of friendships.  Those who I've not had the pleasure of communicating with, keep up the good fight.  One day at a time, it's all any of us can do.  I love you guys!

Bryan

[Broccoli-saurus]

I'm just glad that I'm not trying to stockpile multiple rolls of dip for the Wuhan beer virus.  3 years ago, that would have been my number one priority! 
Thankful to be quit today.

"I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust""  Psalms 91:2

[Big Brother Jack]

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 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 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 the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin 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 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 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 One of the strongest quitters I know.  Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA 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 whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S 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 who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words.  Love you brother.
@ChickDip who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad who actually has feelings, which I just found out.  Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1. 
@Law1358 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 !  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 Bryan.  We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.

It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan.  Love you bub.

From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.

Well done Broc. Congrats.

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 to be quit with you.

Congrats brother.

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!

[Keith0617]

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 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 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 the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin 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 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 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 One of the strongest quitters I know.  Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA 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 whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S 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 who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words.  Love you brother.
@ChickDip who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad who actually has feelings, which I just found out.  Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1. 
@Law1358 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 !  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 Bryan.  We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.

It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan.  Love you bub.

From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.

Well done Broc. Congrats.

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 to be quit with you.

Congrats brother.

[Batdad]

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 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 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 the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin 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 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 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 One of the strongest quitters I know.  Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA 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 whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S 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 who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words.  Love you brother.
@ChickDip who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad who actually has feelings, which I just found out.  Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1. 
@Law1358 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 !  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 Bryan.  We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.

It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan.  Love you bub.

From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.

Well done Broc. Congrats.

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 to be quit with you.

[worktowin]

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 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 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 the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin 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 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 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 One of the strongest quitters I know.  Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA 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 whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S 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 who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words.  Love you brother.
@ChickDip who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad who actually has feelings, which I just found out.  Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1. 
@Law1358 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 !  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 Bryan.  We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.

It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan.  Love you bub.

From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.

Well done Broc. Congrats.

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.

[Sand44]

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 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 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 the quit king of all....your story is amazing, your outlook is refreshing, and I'm glad to call you a friend
@worktowin 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 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 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 One of the strongest quitters I know.  Glad to have met you, glad to call you friend.
@FLLipOut One amazing lady quitter who supported me through two groups and always believed in me.
@FISHFLORIDA 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 whom I share all kinds of interests with and talk with daily
@David S 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 who never hesitates to pick up a phone and call a brother when he's down with encouragement
@JohnSmallberries One of the most eclectic, friendly, wonderful guys ever
@Miker0351 Another that I met, was prepared to hate, and ended up being strengthened by your words.  Love you brother.
@ChickDip who has always been in my corner
@Oliver88 Who I didn't get to know until later, but is a stalwart man of Christ and builds some amazing stuff, always inspirational.
@harvestgirl who always has time to help, offer friendship, and words of encouragement.
@Batdad who actually has feelings, which I just found out.  Great guy, glad to call him a brother.
@Croakenhagen my east Texas buddy who has been a friend since around his day 1. 
@Law1358 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 !  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 Bryan.  We've all grown in so many ways and have helped each other along the way.

It has been a privilege to share this journey with you, Bryan.  Love you bub.

From day 1 to ODAAT, Always going to be in your corner Dino. Proud to walk along side you brother.

Well done Broc. Congrats.