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Title: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on January 10, 2020, 12:48:21 PM
Hey guys, Chaston here. I just joined KTC. I am 27 and a 10 year user of Grizzly Wintergreen. I'm doing it (quitting) this time for good. No more excuses or failed attempts. I really dig the motto "brotherhood + accountability = success" I hope this site will help me. It's officially been 24 hours. Lord be with me through this journey of beating addiction.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Keith0617 on January 10, 2020, 01:10:47 PM
Hey guys, Chaston here. I just joined KTC. I am 27 and a 10 year user of Grizzly Wintergreen. I'm doing it (quitting) this time for good. No more excuses or failed attempts. I really dig the motto "brotherhood + accountability = success" I hope this site will help me. It's officially been 24 hours. Lord be with me through this journey of beating addiction.
Welcome @AwakenedOne (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16538) . Great job signing up. https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16165.0 Is the link to the April 20 20 quit group. Go post your promise to stay nic free for the day. Keep you promise. Repeat the process everyday. We wake up, piss,  and post first thing - WUPP - first thing EDD every damn day to take the risk of using nicotine off the table. Check your messages as fellow quitters will reach. Suggest you exchange digits, only through personal messages, and never in the intro section or forum. Don’t be afraid to build relationships. They are crucial to your quit. You can do this and we are here to help.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Bug Guy on January 10, 2020, 02:02:51 PM
Welcome Chaston. Glad you've decided that enough is enough and that you're willing to join a support group to make it happen. Be sure to take the link that Keith gave you and post your name and day count every morning you wake up as a promise to not use nicotine in any form. Absolutely make connections with those in your group, this is a vital step in the ACCOUNTABILITY + BROTHERHOOD = SUCCESS formula. Congratulations on making it 24 hrs, lets go get another 24 together!
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Morgan on January 10, 2020, 02:25:03 PM
Hey guys, Chaston here. I just joined KTC. I am 27 and a 10 year user of Grizzly Wintergreen. I'm doing it (quitting) this time for good. No more excuses or failed attempts. I really dig the motto "brotherhood + accountability = success" I hope this site will help me. It's officially been 24 hours. Lord be with me through this journey of beating addiction.

Welcome Chaston, Congratulations on making it 24 hours.  ACCOUNTABILITY + BROTHERHOOD = SUCCESS it what brought me here just over 2 years ago.  Follow that link that Keith gave you and head over to the April 2020 group and post roll.  That is where the rubber meets the road and you see that formula in action.  Get to know the other April 2020 quitters and start exchanging digits, mine are always a PM away.  May sound weird now but I can guarantee you there will be a time either you or one of your brothers need them.

Modified:  I see you posted roll with April 2020, way to stick that roll post.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Athan on January 10, 2020, 06:38:01 PM
Hey guys, Chaston here. I just joined KTC. I am 27 and a 10 year user of Grizzly Wintergreen. I'm doing it (quitting) this time for good. No more excuses or failed attempts. I really dig the motto "brotherhood + accountability = success" I hope this site will help me. It's officially been 24 hours. Lord be with me through this journey of beating addiction.

Welcome Chaston, Congratulations on making it 24 hours.  ACCOUNTABILITY + BROTHERHOOD = SUCCESS it what brought me here just over 2 years ago.  Follow that link that Keith gave you and head over to the April 2020 group and post roll.  That is where the rubber meets the road and you see that formula in action.  Get to know the other April 2020 quitters and start exchanging digits, mine are always a PM away.  May sound weird now but I can guarantee you there will be a time either you or one of your brothers need them.

Modified:  I see you posted roll with April 2020, way to stick that roll post.
I second that, good job nailing the roll.  Glad you're here man, way to reclaim your life for freedom!
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on January 13, 2020, 10:52:58 AM
Hey guys, Chaston here. I just joined KTC. I am 27 and a 10 year user of Grizzly Wintergreen. I'm doing it (quitting) this time for good. No more excuses or failed attempts. I really dig the motto "brotherhood + accountability = success" I hope this site will help me. It's officially been 24 hours. Lord be with me through this journey of beating addiction.

Welcome Chaston, Congratulations on making it 24 hours.  ACCOUNTABILITY + BROTHERHOOD = SUCCESS it what brought me here just over 2 years ago.  Follow that link that Keith gave you and head over to the April 2020 group and post roll.  That is where the rubber meets the road and you see that formula in action.  Get to know the other April 2020 quitters and start exchanging digits, mine are always a PM away.  May sound weird now but I can guarantee you there will be a time either you or one of your brothers need them.

Modified:  I see you posted roll with April 2020, way to stick that roll post.
I second that, good job nailing the roll.  Glad you're here man, way to reclaim your life for freedom!
Thanks for the support guys. I can already feel that this time will be different. As with quit attempts in the past, I had no one to hold me accountable which is why I eventually succumbed to one dip that was offered and it all went downhill form there. Not this time. Oddly enough, I haven't really had any cravings. Some tingling in my lower lip a couple of times but not too many cravings, praise the Lord.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: dwhisman15 on January 13, 2020, 02:48:38 PM
Hey Chaston,

I am 36, I started smoking and dipping around the age of 15, then went straight to smoking while i was in the military. I then quit smoking when my first daughter was born almost fifteen years ago. I then picked up just dipping and doing more of it. Today is my first day not dipping, my last dip was last night around 7pm. I have been doing the nicotine lozenges, but doesnt seem to be doing much. I really want to quit this time. I have been looking online at support groups and mint alternatives, as well as nicotine gum. Hang in there and I hope that when you are celebrating your month of no dip, i will be a few days off and celebrating mine as well.

Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone and get involved.

Thanks
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on January 13, 2020, 04:36:59 PM
Hey Chaston,

I am 36, I started smoking and dipping around the age of 15, then went straight to smoking while i was in the military. I then quit smoking when my first daughter was born almost fifteen years ago. I then picked up just dipping and doing more of it. Today is my first day not dipping, my last dip was last night around 7pm. I have been doing the nicotine lozenges, but doesnt seem to be doing much. I really want to quit this time. I have been looking online at support groups and mint alternatives, as well as nicotine gum. Hang in there and I hope that when you are celebrating your month of no dip, i will be a few days off and celebrating mine as well.

Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone and get involved.

Thanks
Nice to meet you brother. Tobacco is a bitch I wish I would've never met. But enough is enough. In regard to your nicotine replacement therapy, you should give going cold turkey a wholehearted try. That's currently what I'm doing now. I am using Smokey Mountain herbal snuff (wintergreen) as a buffer between quitting and living nicotine free. You should try it if you haven't already. Yeah it's different from traditional snuff, but it's something to put in your lip that gives you the burn and tastes somewhat decent (if you dip wintergreen).

What mentally helps me with going cold turkey, is the satisfaction in knowing that my chances of having an acute cardiac event are decreased, my blood pressure isn't elevated, I'm not forming microlesions in my arteries, and I'm decreasing the chances of oral/pharyngeal cancer (I am a medical professional {which honestly makes my nicotine/tobacco habit all the worse}, sorry for the health spiel). I'm not sure if you are a Christian or not, but it also gives me the satisfaction that I am not destroying my God-given body/health by giving in to a substance that captivates your mind which displeases God. Those reasons help me along with going cold turkey.

I hope that in 1 month we can celebrate together as well brother. Hang in there and never give up the fight. Have you printed out your Quit contract? If not take a look at it, pretty compelling.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: MN_Engineer on January 13, 2020, 04:46:36 PM
Hey Chaston,

I am 36, I started smoking and dipping around the age of 15, then went straight to smoking while i was in the military. I then quit smoking when my first daughter was born almost fifteen years ago. I then picked up just dipping and doing more of it. Today is my first day not dipping, my last dip was last night around 7pm. I have been doing the nicotine lozenges, but doesnt seem to be doing much. I really want to quit this time. I have been looking online at support groups and mint alternatives, as well as nicotine gum. Hang in there and I hope that when you are celebrating your month of no dip, i will be a few days off and celebrating mine as well.

Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone and get involved.

Thanks
Nice to meet you brother. Tobacco is a bitch I wish I would've never met. But enough is enough. In regard to your nicotine replacement therapy, you should give going cold turkey a wholehearted try. That's currently what I'm doing now. I am using Smokey Mountain herbal snuff (wintergreen) as a buffer between quitting and living nicotine free. You should try it if you haven't already. Yeah it's different from traditional snuff, but it's something to put in your lip that gives you the burn and tastes somewhat decent (if you dip wintergreen).

What mentally helps me with going cold turkey, is the satisfaction in knowing that my chances of having an acute cardiac event are decreased, my blood pressure isn't elevated, I'm not forming microlesions in my arteries, and I'm decreasing the chances of oral/pharyngeal cancer (I am a medical professional {which honestly makes my nicotine/tobacco habit all the worse}, sorry for the health spiel). I'm not sure if you are a Christian or not, but it also gives me the satisfaction that I am not destroying my God-given body/health by giving in to a substance that captivates your mind which displeases God. Those reasons help me along with going cold turkey.

I hope that in 1 month we can celebrate together as well brother. Hang in there and never give up the fight. Have you printed out your Quit contract? If not take a look at it, pretty compelling.
I like the discussion guys! @dwhisman15 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16558) KTC is a nicotine free site. Thus, nicotine in ANY form is prohibited. Cold turkey is one and only way we operate around here. So if you have any gum or lozenges or anything with any amount of nicotine in it, flush it NOW. Nicotine is the enemy we are all fighting here. We are addicts to this terrible drug. We make a promise each day to not use nicotine in any form and then focus on keeping our word for the next 24 hours. Go to the April 2020 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16165.0) group and post your promise with them early, each and every day.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Bug Guy on January 23, 2020, 12:04:15 PM
Do you and would you have the ability to help out with the SSOA/ tracking down the missing/ and/or roll flipping duties in your April 2020 quit group? Any help at all is much appreciated and goes along way when it comes to Brotherhood + Accountability. Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on February 03, 2020, 09:20:46 PM
Do you and would you have the ability to help out with the SSOA/ tracking down the missing/ and/or roll flipping duties in your April 2020 quit group? Any help at all is much appreciated and goes along way when it comes to Brotherhood + Accountability. Thanks in advance!
Hey man I just saw this! I would love to help out. However I will need to know exactly what this entails/how much time is needed. I have 2 kids under the age of 4 and work full time. I would love to help my brethren in their quits though. Let me know man.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on February 21, 2020, 05:31:40 PM
@dwhisman15 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16558) Hey brother, just came back to our discussion. Doesn't seem like you began posting roll. I assume you're still using nicotine. I was hoping you would be celebrating your month without nicotine at this time. I hope you find your way back to this site and quit.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Athan on April 18, 2020, 07:24:02 PM
Congratulations on your HOF brother. How fortunate that a post and ghoster dropped one in your intro as an ever present reminder how so many wish to escape but so few actually do. Keep on keepin on and reaching out to new quitters.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Keith0617 on April 18, 2020, 11:10:50 PM
@dwhisman15 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16558) Hey brother, just came back to our discussion. Doesn't seem like you began posting roll. I assume you're still using nicotine. I was hoping you would be celebrating your month without nicotine at this time. I hope you find your way back to this site and quit.

Congrats brother on you HOF. Keep doing you and help those following you. 
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: ChickDip on April 20, 2020, 01:06:09 PM
@dwhisman15 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16558) Hey brother, just came back to our discussion. Doesn't seem like you began posting roll. I assume you're still using nicotine. I was hoping you would be celebrating your month without nicotine at this time. I hope you find your way back to this site and quit.

Congrats brother on you HOF. Keep doing you and help those following you.
HOF is amazing. and 101 even better. Never see the same number again , EVER
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on April 20, 2020, 02:17:44 PM
@dwhisman15 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16558) Hey brother, just came back to our discussion. Doesn't seem like you began posting roll. I assume you're still using nicotine. I was hoping you would be celebrating your month without nicotine at this time. I hope you find your way back to this site and quit.

Congrats brother on you HOF. Keep doing you and help those following you.
HOF is amazing. and 101 even better. Never see the same number again , EVER
@ChickDip (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=164) "Never see the same number again , EVER"......Love that. @Keith0617 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1356) @Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) Thanks guys. The post n' ghoster is a grim/refreshing reminder of the many who try and few who make it. Glad to be on the good side of that coin with you guys.
Title: Thoughts At One Year
Post by: AwakenedOne on January 11, 2021, 09:33:57 AM
One year... one year of my life reclaimed from Big Tobacco. By the power of the Most High God, I am free from the nicodemon, and to Him I owe all praise. Thinking back to my day one, all sorts of feelings come flooding in, 95% joy, accomplishment, satisfaction, and peace. However the other (raging at times) 5% is disgust, anger, and disappointment with myself. The good feelings are self explanatory, we all know these feelings by now and hallelujah that we do! That other 5% is something I'm sure we are all to familiar with as well. How could I have given 10 years of my health, life, time, and money to POISON? It's unnerving that a cancerous substance that tricks you into thinking you need it, is openly available for consumption. Especially available at the the young age of 18 (now 21). Yes, I have not consumed nicotine in 368 days, but the thought of having "just one" is ever present, controllable, but ever present. It sucks that I will have that thought for the rest of my life based off of a dumb decision I made when I was 17 (a kid...). Whatever, it is what it is now. All I can do is control what I can control and that means taking this quit journey ODAAT. That is the only way to remain quit, make it 24 hours, wash, rinse, repeat. To any active nicotine consumer reading this, spit the dip out now and flush your stash. Start your quit NOW. Not tomorrow, NOW. "Tomorrow" never comes.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: 69franx on January 11, 2021, 12:54:46 PM
Congrats brother!
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Keith0617 on January 11, 2021, 01:16:26 PM
Congrats brother!
Congrats and great work. Just stay loyal to the routine that got you here.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on January 12, 2021, 09:19:27 AM
Congrats brother!
Thanks man! -AO
Congrats and great work. Just stay loyal to the routine that got you here.
I most certainly plan on it brother. Once again @Keith0617 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1356) thank you for pointing me in the right direction when I first joined the forums. You were instrumental in starting my quit. Will not let you or the rest of KTC down.
Title: Re: Thoughts At One Year
Post by: stillbrewing on January 17, 2021, 07:17:51 PM
One year... one year of my life reclaimed from Big Tobacco. By the power of the Most High God, I am free from the nicodemon, and to Him I owe all praise. Thinking back to my day one, all sorts of feelings come flooding in, 95% joy, accomplishment, satisfaction, and peace. However the other (raging at times) 5% is disgust, anger, and disappointment with myself. The good feelings are self explanatory, we all know these feelings by now and hallelujah that we do! That other 5% is something I'm sure we are all to familiar with as well. How could I have given 10 years of my health, life, time, and money to POISON? It's unnerving that a cancerous substance that tricks you into thinking you need it, is openly available for consumption. Especially available at the the young age of 18 (now 21). Yes, I have not consumed nicotine in 368 days, but the thought of having "just one" is ever present, controllable, but ever present. It sucks that I will have that thought for the rest of my life based off of a dumb decision I made when I was 17 (a kid...). Whatever, it is what it is now. All I can do is control what I can control and that means taking this quit journey ODAAT. That is the only way to remain quit, make it 24 hours, wash, rinse, repeat. To any active nicotine consumer reading this, spit the dip out now and flush your stash. Start your quit NOW. Not tomorrow, NOW. "Tomorrow" never comes.
Spoken like a true QUIT hero!  My hat is off sir...
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: AwakenedOne on April 20, 2021, 09:25:17 AM
In the process of moving currently. So I'm going through a kitchen cabinet above the fridge and my hand comes across an odd feeling object. I grab it and what do you know, it was my old vape! (yes, I was one of those d-baggers at one time  :o) The vape tank was still full, almost like it was whispering in a fairy princess voice "just take a drag...you know you want to!" Without any hesitation I threw that hunk of metal in the trash and said, "nope, not today nicotine." Without KTC I would have most definitely taken a drag for old times sake, that is where the line is drawn. Another victory.

 Chaston: 1 Nicotine: 0

 N A F A R!
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: wastepanel on April 20, 2021, 10:59:50 AM
In the process of moving currently. So I'm going through a kitchen cabinet above the fridge and my hand comes across an odd feeling object. I grab it and what do you know, it was my old vape! (yes, I was one of those d-baggers at one time  :o) The vape tank was still full, almost like it was whispering in a fairy princess voice "just take a drag...you know you want to!" Without any hesitation I threw that hunk of metal in the trash and said, "nope, not today nicotine." Without KTC I would have most definitely taken a drag for old times sake, that is where the line is drawn. Another victory.

 Chaston: 1 Nicotine: 0

 N A F A R!

Great fucking feeling, isn't it? 

I remember that I used to "store" my nearly empty cans on a shelf in the basement so the wife didn't find them (That's another story about how I hid it from those around me during times of my life.).  Forgot about them and ran across them once I was quit.  Finding them made me feel like a douche but throwing them away brought quite the smile to my face.

Good for you man.  Keep it up.
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: Keith0617 on April 20, 2021, 02:38:09 PM
In the process of moving currently. So I'm going through a kitchen cabinet above the fridge and my hand comes across an odd feeling object. I grab it and what do you know, it was my old vape! (yes, I was one of those d-baggers at one time  :o) The vape tank was still full, almost like it was whispering in a fairy princess voice "just take a drag...you know you want to!" Without any hesitation I threw that hunk of metal in the trash and said, "nope, not today nicotine." Without KTC I would have most definitely taken a drag for old times sake, that is where the line is drawn. Another victory.

 Chaston: 1 Nicotine: 0

 N A F A R!

Great fucking feeling, isn't it? 

I remember that I used to "store" my nearly empty cans on a shelf in the basement so the wife didn't find them (That's another story about how I hid it from those around me during times of my life.).  Forgot about them and ran across them once I was quit.  Finding them made me feel like a douche but throwing them away brought quite the smile to my face.

Good for you man.  Keep it up.
Congrats on the win brother!!
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: 69franx on April 21, 2021, 01:05:21 PM
In the process of moving currently. So I'm going through a kitchen cabinet above the fridge and my hand comes across an odd feeling object. I grab it and what do you know, it was my old vape! (yes, I was one of those d-baggers at one time  :o) The vape tank was still full, almost like it was whispering in a fairy princess voice "just take a drag...you know you want to!" Without any hesitation I threw that hunk of metal in the trash and said, "nope, not today nicotine." Without KTC I would have most definitely taken a drag for old times sake, that is where the line is drawn. Another victory.

 Chaston: 1 Nicotine: 0

 N A F A R!

Great fucking feeling, isn't it? 

I remember that I used to "store" my nearly empty cans on a shelf in the basement so the wife didn't find them (That's another story about how I hid it from those around me during times of my life.).  Forgot about them and ran across them once I was quit.  Finding them made me feel like a douche but throwing them away brought quite the smile to my face.

Good for you man.  Keep it up.
Congrats on the win brother!!
That is a huge win, thanx for sharing!
Title: Re: Day 1
Post by: ChickDip on April 21, 2021, 04:17:04 PM
In the process of moving currently. So I'm going through a kitchen cabinet above the fridge and my hand comes across an odd feeling object. I grab it and what do you know, it was my old vape! (yes, I was one of those d-baggers at one time  :o) The vape tank was still full, almost like it was whispering in a fairy princess voice "just take a drag...you know you want to!" Without any hesitation I threw that hunk of metal in the trash and said, "nope, not today nicotine." Without KTC I would have most definitely taken a drag for old times sake, that is where the line is drawn. Another victory.

 Chaston: 1 Nicotine: 0

 N A F A R!

Great fucking feeling, isn't it? 

I remember that I used to "store" my nearly empty cans on a shelf in the basement so the wife didn't find them (That's another story about how I hid it from those around me during times of my life.).  Forgot about them and ran across them once I was quit.  Finding them made me feel like a douche but throwing them away brought quite the smile to my face.

Good for you man.  Keep it up.
Congrats on the win brother!!
That is a huge win, thanx for sharing!
I'm with them^^^ Victory!
No longer like this sad sack (https://cdn.dopl3r.com//media/memes_files/doctor-any-drugs-or-alcohol-patient-no-but-i-vape-doctor-ok-so-no-sexual-activity-either-Z4N1H.jpg) @AwakenedOne (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16538)
Title: Thoughts at 500
Post by: AwakenedOne on May 24, 2021, 11:12:56 AM
All glory to God in this quit, none for myself. Here's my thoughts at the 500 milestone.

On day 1, I never thought I would have made it this far. Before I go any further, I have to acknowledge that 500 is just a number and in all essence I'm on day 1 right now (as we all are). So much has happened over the past 500 days, both in the world and in my personal life. Looking back and knowing I made it through everything, both the good times and the bad (dip is enjoyed in both scenarios, as we all know) without the cancer dirt is so promising as to what the future holds for my quit. The fact that I can navigate through life without being led by a plastic puck with a tin lid makes me happy. Happy. Instead of chasing my next dose of poison, quitting has allowed me to chase what's truly important, which is Jesus. I was never able to see it until I quit, that I was being led to the grave both spiritually and physically by the can. Yes, I still have cravings now and again, but they are easily quelled at this point. The brotherhood and accountability this site offers, is life-changing and saving. In this with y'all until I breathe my last breath. If one day I stop posting, it will not be not because I caved and am hiding in shame, it will be because I have left this Earth. Thanks to my KTC brothers for holding me accountable. Most importantly, all praise and glory to Jesus, and God the Father.

Here' to another 500 with ya'll.

N A F A R!
Title: Re: Thoughts at 500
Post by: Keith0617 on May 24, 2021, 11:56:46 AM
All glory to God in this quit, none for myself. Here's my thoughts at the 500 milestone.

On day 1, I never thought I would have made it this far. Before I go any further, I have to acknowledge that 500 is just a number and in all essence I'm on day 1 right now (as we all are). So much has happened over the past 500 days, both in the world and in my personal life. Looking back and knowing I made it through everything, both the good times and the bad (dip is enjoyed in both scenarios, as we all know) without the cancer dirt is so promising as to what the future holds for my quit. The fact that I can navigate through life without being led by a plastic puck with a tin lid makes me happy. Happy. Instead of chasing my next dose of poison, quitting has allowed me to chase what's truly important, which is Jesus. I was never able to see it until I quit, that I was being led to the grave both spiritually and physically by the can. Yes, I still have cravings now and again, but they are easily quelled at this point. The brotherhood and accountability this site offers, is life-changing and saving. In this with y'all until I breathe my last breath. If one day I stop posting, it will not be not because I caved and am hiding in shame, it will be because I have left this Earth. Thanks to my KTC brothers for holding me accountable. Most importantly, all praise and glory to Jesus, and God the Father.

Here' to another 500 with ya'll.

N A F A R!
Congrats brother. Look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Title: Post-up today!
Post by: AwakenedOne on August 04, 2021, 12:10:27 PM
To the multiple guests viewing, there is no better time to quit than right now. Spit it out, flush your stash, and post roll.

Don't push off until tomorrow, tomorrow never comes!

Day 573, Free
Title: 2 Years
Post by: AwakenedOne on January 10, 2022, 10:20:12 AM
It's funny. As I type this very post, I'm sitting in the same chair, in the same office as I was at the moment I decided to quit 2 years ago today. I remember having my last dose of poison the night before (last dip out of the can). On the way to work that morning, I decided not to stop by the convenience store and get a can. I had been wrestling with the idea to quit for sometime before that, but something was different about that morning, I knew that if I could skip that morning dip, I would have a chance on at least making it that one day without it. Boy, that choice to forego the convenience store was the best decision I have ever made! 732 days later I'm still clean from that poison! Praise God. 01/09/20 was the last day nicotine had its grips on my mind and soul. Thank you KTC brethren for all of the support and accountability.

To anyone reading this still using nicotine, please do yourself, your family, and your friends a favor and STOP. Just STOP. STOP buying cans, just STOP making excuses, just STOP being weak. Here at KTC we've all been through the ringer in giving up one of the most addictive substances known to man. We all had our pathetic excuses and reasons to keep using, but you know what? We have gritted our teeth and fought, and will keep fighting till the end.

Although it is a tough battle, it is a GOOD battle. It is better to struggle, than just give up and lose the fight to a dead plant in a can. A dead plant in a can that was manufactured to get you addicted and spend your health/money on it until you die. Do you really wanna be Big Tobacco's pawn? JUST STOP. It is that simple.

To anyone reading who follows Jesus, "'I have the right to do anything,' you say – but not everything is beneficial. 'I have the right to do anything'– but I will not be mastered by anything." Thank you Jesus for allowing this sin to be washed away with repentance from this garbage. To God be the glory, always.

If you can't say no to it, IT OWNS YOU.

Here's to another year of quit with you fine gentlemen.

-Chaston PTBQWYT
Title: Re: 2 Years
Post by: Keith0617 on January 12, 2022, 07:04:00 AM
It's funny. As I type this very post, I'm sitting in the same chair, in the same office as I was at the moment I decided to quit 2 years ago today. I remember having my last dose of poison the night before (last dip out of the can). On the way to work that morning, I decided not to stop by the convenience store and get a can. I had been wrestling with the idea to quit for sometime before that, but something was different about that morning, I knew that if I could skip that morning dip, I would have a chance on at least making it that one day without it. Boy, that choice to forego the convenience store was the best decision I have ever made! 732 days later I'm still clean from that poison! Praise God. 01/09/20 was the last day nicotine had its grips on my mind and soul. Thank you KTC brethren for all of the support and accountability.

To anyone reading this still using nicotine, please do yourself, your family, and your friends a favor and STOP. Just STOP. STOP buying cans, just STOP making excuses, just STOP being weak. Here at KTC we've all been through the ringer in giving up one of the most addictive substances known to man. We all had our pathetic excuses and reasons to keep using, but you know what? We have gritted our teeth and fought, and will keep fighting till the end.

Although it is a tough battle, it is a GOOD battle. It is better to struggle, than just give up and lose the fight to a dead plant in a can. A dead plant in a can that was manufactured to get you addicted and spend your health/money on it until you die. Do you really wanna be Big Tobacco's pawn? JUST STOP. It is that simple.

To anyone reading who follows Jesus, "'I have the right to do anything,' you say – but not everything is beneficial. 'I have the right to do anything'– but I will not be mastered by anything." Thank you Jesus for allowing this sin to be washed away with repentance from this garbage. To God be the glory, always.

If you can't say no to it, IT OWNS YOU.

Here's to another year of quit with you fine gentlemen.

-Chaston PTBQWYT

Congrats @AwakenedOne (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16538) on 2 years. Proud to quit with you.