Day 2,006. Yesterday I had the first craving I've had in years. Seriously, in like 2 years. I was driving home after a long day, and my wife is out of town. It is very rare for her to be gone when I am in town... so I'm sure that had something to do with it. Hitting my milestone last week also tends to bring these events on, but in any event, it was out of the blue. Texted a couple of dudes in my group. They, coincidentally, mentioned having either a craving or a fucking dip dream in the past week. I pushed that thought aside, got some Chinese (non cat-ish) food, and went home and mowed the lawn.
2,000 days. Wow. I remember seeing day counts like this and thinking... no fucking way dude. I don't believe it. Not possible. Well, it is possible. It really isn't even that hard after you push through the start and learn how this place works. Make connections. Make friends. Build a network. POST ROLL EVERY DAY. No exceptions. HONOR YOUR WORD. Quit as a team. Brotherhood + Accountability.
A lot has happened in 2,000 days. I've had 4 promotions at work. My income has doubled. My wife and I have the best relationship we've ever had. I don't lie anymore to her. I've made more friends here than I can even describe - good, honest, quality people. I've lost a good friend here to cancer, caused by tobacco. I've encountered family joy, and family tragedy. On day 1,999 my father-in-law was diagnosed out of the blue with esophageal cancer... he used to smoke many years ago. I've had higher highs, and lower lows in the past 2,000 days than I can describe, and I've dealt with all of them like an adult - not like an addict.
I'm very, very, very humbled to be a part of this community. I'm honored to have met so many friends on here, and to walk with many of you on your walk to freedom. I also thank all of you that have helped me on my own journey, as I simply cannot do this alone. But together, we cannot fail. We won't.
God Bless KTC, and all of you.
Michael
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