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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: bjarrett74 on August 19, 2013, 10:13:00 AM
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Hi all!
My name is Brian and I live in Indianapolis, IN. Today is my 1st day of quit and I actually want to quit this time. I have tried several other times to quit but only made it to day 3 (which sucked bad with panic attacks and edginess). This time however, I found you all and I know I can actually do it now. I am ready and willing to get my life and my health back.
I look forward to talking with all of you,
Brian
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Great choice, Brian!!! Click on the Welcome Center link above learn how to post roll. Post roll each day, read all you can on this site, and repeat.
Quitting is done one day at a time. And, you're right...YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
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Hi all!
My name is Brian and I live in Indianapolis, IN. Today is my 1st day of quit and I actually want to quit this time. I have tried several other times to quit but only made it to day 3 (which sucked bad with panic attacks and edginess). This time however, I found you all and I know I can actually do it now. I am ready and willing to get my life and my health back.
I look forward to talking with all of you,
Brian
Welcome sir. First things first, replace "I want to quit", with "I will quit today". You've already teased yourself with the hardest part of quitting (the 1st three days), this time make that BS worth it.
Post roll everyday we'll quit one day at a time with you.
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Hi all!
My name is Brian and I live in Indianapolis, IN. Today is my 1st day of quit and I actually want to quit this time. I have tried several other times to quit but only made it to day 3 (which sucked bad with panic attacks and edginess). This time however, I found you all and I know I can actually do it now. I am ready and willing to get my life and my health back.
I look forward to talking with all of you,
Brian
Welcome sir. First things first, replace "I want to quit", with "I will quit today". You've already teased yourself with the hardest part of quitting (the 1st three days), this time make that BS worth it.
Post roll everyday we'll quit one day at a time with you.
You really can 'be quit'....One day at a time Brian.
You gotta really want it and want it more than anything.
Post roll in your group every a.m. the earlier the better for your quit.
I quit every a.m. right after I piss and before coffee!!
ODAAT and NAFAR
If I can do this, then I know YOU can TOO.
Welcome to the best of your life!
Cheers 'bang head'
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I have tried several other times to quit but only made it to day 3 (which sucked bad with panic attacks and edginess).
Well get ready for The Suck, Brian. This time, have a plan going into day 3.
For me, days 3, 4, and 5 SUCKED. The Fog consumed my days and I didn't get much done. I spent a great deal of time on reading on KTC and ignoring the tortured addict inside me. Be on alert for the lies that the nicotine slave is going to tell you, such as:
"Don't quit today, that'd be stupid. Work is too important. Quit later when the fog won't interfere with your work."
"Have just one dip. That's so much better than what you were doing. Ween off, cold turkey is stupid."
"You can't do this because you don't have fake chew/gum/seeds. Quit tomorrow when you're more prepared."
The Nic Bitch will say ANYTHING to get you to have ANY nicotine TODAY. If you use AT ALL, she wins and you lose.
Do whatever it takes to win today. PM me if you need anything.
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Hi all!
My name is Brian and I live in Indianapolis, IN. Today is my 1st day of quit and I actually want to quit this time. I have tried several other times to quit but only made it to day 3 (which sucked bad with panic attacks and edginess). This time however, I found you all and I know I can actually do it now. I am ready and willing to get my life and my health back.
I look forward to talking with all of you,
Brian
Welcome Brian! Great decision to quit nicotine! You can do this, if we can then you can. It just takes guts and a willingness to embrace the methods used here. Read everything you can in the Welcome Center folder on the banner as a starter, post roll every day.
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Hi all!
My name is Brian and I live in Indianapolis, IN. Today is my 1st day of quit and I actually want to quit this time. I have tried several other times to quit but only made it to day 3 (which sucked bad with panic attacks and edginess). This time however, I found you all and I know I can actually do it now. I am ready and willing to get my life and my health back.
I look forward to talking with all of you,
Brian
Welcome Brian! Great decision to quit nicotine! You can do this, if we can then you can. It just takes guts and a willingness to embrace the methods used here. Read everything you can in the Welcome Center folder on the banner as a starter, post roll every day.
If you posted roll and keep your word, you are already quit. You don't have to try, or be in the process of quitting. You are quit brother. Get through today, and do it again tomorrow.
Quit with you
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Get ready to strap in and hold on tight. You are in for one hell of a ride and it will feel like there is no end, and the nic bitch will complicate your thoughts and throw you in the fog, but know this: OUR PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE.
Post Roll. Keep Word. Repeat.
Those 5 words are your gateway to freedom. Don;t worry about 10 days, 50 days or 100 days. The battle is TODAY. There is a TON of information on this site to help you get through TODAY. Just give the nic bitch a big 'Finger' today, and then repeat and it will take care of itself.
That is the bare minimum. The more kool-aide you drink the stronger your quit becomes (and your tongue turns blue, but HEY guess what? You get to keep that tongue instead of surrendering it to the nic bitch). Guzzle, Chug, or Drown in the kool-aide, it doesn't matter, just drink it in and drink it deep.
Quit Like Fuck, Every Damn Day
Brink
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Hi all!
My name is Brian and I live in Indianapolis, IN. Today is my 1st day of quit and I actually want to quit this time. I have tried several other times to quit but only made it to day 3 (which sucked bad with panic attacks and edginess). This time however, I found you all and I know I can actually do it now. I am ready and willing to get my life and my health back.
I look forward to talking with all of you,
Brian
Congrats on quitting Brian! Dont worry about day 3, my friend, just worry about this day. This day will have its own challenges but you can overcome them - just look around this site and see the others who have done the same. Its a bitch but it can be done!
Here's my personal advice for you, take whatever you want from it. The thing that usually crushed all my failed attempts was that a bad crave would come along, and then my mind would tell me that there was no way I could deal with this forever, it was too hard, and I might as well just start chewing again now. Dont EVER listen to that voice in your head! That voice is not the truth - its the addiction pulling you back. You have to learn to shove that voice out of your head, Brian. Dont worry about forever, or even tomorrow. Just quit today. thats all. Then you'll repeat that each day - but dont worry about that, just take care of today.
Do whatever you need to do, to not put nicotine into your body today. Hard candy, gum, sunflower seeds, and fake chew are very helpful in the early stages. Find something that works for you and use it. Drink lots of water in the early days also helps flush your system. Committing to daily exercise works wonders for the irritability and anxiety - do whatever works for you. Some folks jog, some just walk, some bike, others lift weights. I highly recommend you find something you can do daily, and commit to it for at least the first month.
If you want to chat more or want my cell number so you can text me in moments of weakness, just shoot me a private message. And I'm quitting with you today! We're in it together Brian. No nicotine today, all day.
Rick
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If you read through the other intro's you may see some of my same words on them but they always hold true so I will just repeat them...
You are in for one nasty fight but you have the tools here to make it.
Read everything on here, post roll call each morning and don't dip. Wow....that sounds so easy, doesn't it?
Go load yourself up with gum, mints, fake chew, seeds and beef jerky. Also get some member phone numbers right now, they will help you through the rough parts.
Next, exercise to exhaustion every single day and drink so much water that you feel like you may bust. Both of these will help.
Make sure your wife reads about what you are going through. 99% chance that you are going to be a short fussed dick for the next 3-4 weeks. Try not to take it out on her and the kids. Get on here and call Pinched names and tell him he's a punk and you hate him. You can use me or anyone else on here for the same purpose.
I quit with you.
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Welcome to the site where your very first post was bumped right from the start. That's OK. Means you posted. Come back to the site a lot and read up. You will see we are an interesting group.
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Alright, it is time for me to vent.
I was in the hospital from this past Friday until Sunday around 11 PM. I have a seizure disorder caused by my inactive alcohol and drug addictions. I don't get any warning when they hit. Since I Quit the Nic, they have been hitting more frequently than before.
With that said, I find it disrespectful and piss poor if you commit to your group that you are Quit and will stay Quit but you don't post roll or even just give a quick reply in the group.
If I can do it from a motherfucking hospital bed for 3 fucking days, then you pussies that don't post roll can at least post once a day. If you don't want to Quit or if you feel that posting roll is beneath you, then fuck off.
This group is here not just to hold us accountable to each other or ourselves, but to support each other in our Quit. The support that you get from your Quit Group is unlike any other support you will ever get anywhere else in life. The people in your Quit Group are family. I look at all the members of my Quit Group as Brothers and Sisters.
I am not going to beg anyone to post or do what they do not want to do. Just have the common courtesy and respect for your fellow Quitters to post one time a day and let us know how you are doing. If you gave in, post day 1 all over again and start over.
Reach out to us if you need help. We may come off as dicks, but it is for your (and our) own good.
Hey fellow quitters!
I am back in the hospital. I may be in here for a while. It seems that having seizures does some pretty nifty damage to an already fucked up person. Anyhow, I will post roll every fucking day I am in here unless I am in a coma.
Seriously, if I miss a day, then 1 of 2 things has happened: Either I am in a coma or I am dead.
I showed my wife how to post roll for me so if anything goes wrong she will let you all know.
I hope to be back to my normal again soon. I get to have some wires fed through my brain, not much there so let's hope for a short trip.
See you all in roll tomorrow.
Rickddd and Mike from AB have my cell so if you need me have them hit me up.
Brian
p.s - I still say Fuck Off to all those that think they don't have to post roll. 'crackup' 'crackup'
You are in my thoughts and prayers brother. I DARE anyone to argue with your dedication. You inspire me to live with NAFAR on my mind at all times.
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Alright, it is time for me to vent.
I was in the hospital from this past Friday until Sunday around 11 PM. I have a seizure disorder caused by my inactive alcohol and drug addictions. I don't get any warning when they hit. Since I Quit the Nic, they have been hitting more frequently than before.
With that said, I find it disrespectful and piss poor if you commit to your group that you are Quit and will stay Quit but you don't post roll or even just give a quick reply in the group.
If I can do it from a motherfucking hospital bed for 3 fucking days, then you pussies that don't post roll can at least post once a day. If you don't want to Quit or if you feel that posting roll is beneath you, then fuck off.
This group is here not just to hold us accountable to each other or ourselves, but to support each other in our Quit. The support that you get from your Quit Group is unlike any other support you will ever get anywhere else in life. The people in your Quit Group are family. I look at all the members of my Quit Group as Brothers and Sisters.
I am not going to beg anyone to post or do what they do not want to do. Just have the common courtesy and respect for your fellow Quitters to post one time a day and let us know how you are doing. If you gave in, post day 1 all over again and start over.
Reach out to us if you need help. We may come off as dicks, but it is for your (and our) own good.
Hey fellow quitters!
I am back in the hospital. I may be in here for a while. It seems that having seizures does some pretty nifty damage to an already fucked up person. Anyhow, I will post roll every fucking day I am in here unless I am in a coma.
Seriously, if I miss a day, then 1 of 2 things has happened: Either I am in a coma or I am dead.
I showed my wife how to post roll for me so if anything goes wrong she will let you all know.
I hope to be back to my normal again soon. I get to have some wires fed through my brain, not much there so let's hope for a short trip.
See you all in roll tomorrow.
Rickddd and Mike from AB have my cell so if you need me have them hit me up.
Brian
p.s - I still say Fuck Off to all those that think they don't have to post roll. 'crackup' 'crackup'
You are in my thoughts and prayers brother. I DARE anyone to argue with your dedication. You inspire me to live with NAFAR on my mind at all times.
hope you get better BJ keep on leading
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Best Wishes to you in the hospital Brian!
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All,
I am out of the hospital and back at work. Thank you for your support.
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All,
I am out of the hospital and back at work. Thank you for your support.
Good deal. Proud to be quit with you today. QLF!
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All,
I am out of the hospital and back at work. Thank you for your support.
Awesome news congrats bro! Glad to hear you're back out back to work again.
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I have been quite critical of members that don't post roll lately. Let me clarify my reasoning.
I have timed myself several times to see how long it takes to post roll. I found that on my slowest day it takes a total of 1 minute to post roll properly. This is more than a website or forum, it is a family meeting place with people that care not only for themselves but for you too. By being critical of others to post roll, we are taking care of ourselves too. If I post roll then that is my daily promise to my family, not just here but at home too, to stay quit and be a better person. I have seen members post one day and miss one day, then post another day and miss the next. They say that we need to back the fuck off, this is a website not boot camp.
That is true, however, we will not back the fuck off. Posting roll is the best way to hold not only yourself, but others accountable. Roll is a place to promise to stay quit and to ask for help if you are struggling. If you have personal issues and you need to talk to someone about them, roll is the place to ask for help. Quitting dip is a complete process, the support is not only for nicotine but for the whole person.
I am always available to listen or to be chewed out if you are having a bad day. I am here if you are struggling with dip quit or if you are having troubles at home or work. I am a friend to all here, even if I come off as a dick to some, I am here for you.
You all know how to contact me in PM to get my number. I am notified by email every time I get a PM or an update on roll. Contact me!
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I have been quite critical of members that don't post roll lately. Let me clarify my reasoning.
I have timed myself several times to see how long it takes to post roll. I found that on my slowest day it takes a total of 1 minute to post roll properly. This is more than a website or forum, it is a family meeting place with people that care not only for themselves but for you too. By being critical of others to post roll, we are taking care of ourselves too. If I post roll then that is my daily promise to my family, not just here but at home too, to stay quit and be a better person. I have seen members post one day and miss one day, then post another day and miss the next. They say that we need to back the fuck off, this is a website not boot camp.
That is true, however, we will not back the fuck off. Posting roll is the best way to hold not only yourself, but others accountable. Roll is a place to promise to stay quit and to ask for help if you are struggling. If you have personal issues and you need to talk to someone about them, roll is the place to ask for help. Quitting dip is a complete process, the support is not only for nicotine but for the whole person.
I am always available to listen or to be chewed out if you are having a bad day. I am here if you are struggling with dip quit or if you are having troubles at home or work. I am a friend to all here, even if I come off as a dick to some, I am here for you.
You all know how to contact me in PM to get my number. I am notified by email every time I get a PM or an update on roll. Contact me!
Yep, If I were doing a fantasy quit draft, I would take the 100% posters every time.
If you look at the "accountability sheets" that are accessible from each quit group, it isn't hard to see that the the half-assed posters, for the most part, end up in a cave, while the consistent posters generally do not. It isn't a law, but sure seems to be an overwhelming trend. Take a look, it doesn't take a statistician to figure it out.
Not sure why some folks are resistant 'bang head'
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Alright, it is time for me to vent.
I was in the hospital from this past Friday until Sunday around 11 PM. I have a seizure disorder caused by my inactive alcohol and drug addictions. I don't get any warning when they hit. Since I Quit the Nic, they have been hitting more frequently than before.
With that said, I find it disrespectful and piss poor if you commit to your group that you are Quit and will stay Quit but you don't post roll or even just give a quick reply in the group.
If I can do it from a motherfucking hospital bed for 3 fucking days, then you pussies that don't post roll can at least post once a day. If you don't want to Quit or if you feel that posting roll is beneath you, then fuck off.
This group is here not just to hold us accountable to each other or ourselves, but to support each other in our Quit. The support that you get from your Quit Group is unlike any other support you will ever get anywhere else in life. The people in your Quit Group are family. I look at all the members of my Quit Group as Brothers and Sisters.
I am not going to beg anyone to post or do what they do not want to do. Just have the common courtesy and respect for your fellow Quitters to post one time a day and let us know how you are doing. If you gave in, post day 1 all over again and start over.
Reach out to us if you need help. We may come off as dicks, but it is for your (and our) own good.
Hey fellow quitters!
I am back in the hospital. I may be in here for a while. It seems that having seizures does some pretty nifty damage to an already fucked up person. Anyhow, I will post roll every fucking day I am in here unless I am in a coma.
Seriously, if I miss a day, then 1 of 2 things has happened: Either I am in a coma or I am dead.
I showed my wife how to post roll for me so if anything goes wrong she will let you all know.
I hope to be back to my normal again soon. I get to have some wires fed through my brain, not much there so let's hope for a short trip.
See you all in roll tomorrow.
Rickddd and Mike from AB have my cell so if you need me have them hit me up.
Brian
p.s - I still say Fuck Off to all those that think they don't have to post roll. 'crackup' 'crackup'
You are in my thoughts and prayers brother. I DARE anyone to argue with your dedication. You inspire me to live with NAFAR on my mind at all times.
FYI, Brian is back in the hospital today and has been put into a medically incurred coma again. Before he want under, he instructed his wife to text me to make sure I knew what was going on. He is the definition of 100% committed to his quit.
Get well soon Brian.
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UPDATE- I spoke to Brian's wife yesterday and she informed me that the doctors intend on keeping in the medically induced coma for his protection. He has some brain swelling from seizures that have happened on and off since he quit drugs and alcohol 9 years ago. The doctors intend on bringing him out of the coma after 3 days if everything looks normal. That gives him 2 more days. Anyone that believes in such things(myself included), please keep him in your prayers. If you don't pray, any good thoughts would be appreciated.
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UPDATE- I spoke to Brian's wife yesterday and she informed me that the doctors intend on keeping in the medically induced coma for his protection. He has some brain swelling from seizures that have happened on and off since he quit drugs and alcohol 9 years ago. The doctors intend on bringing him out of the coma after 3 days if everything looks normal. That gives him 2 more days. Anyone that believes in such things(myself included), please keep him in your prayers. If you don't pray, any good thoughts would be appreciated.
Great job Dean, keep them close. Prayers sent.
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Hi guys, this is bjarrett74's wife. I wanted to give you all an update on him. This is not easy to do or say, but I want you all to know.
Saturday, while Brian was still in the coma, he had a massive seizure. During this seizure, the pressure built up and caused him to have a massive stroke. He is still in a coma and from the tests that the docs did, he is paralyzed on his entire right side. They were planning on bringing him out of it Saturday but then this happened.
Unfortunately, Brian is a Computer Engineer and will not be able to return to work and in all likelihood, he will not return to this board. We appreciate all of the kind words, prayers and texts from all of you. He always spoke highly of all of you and was so proud to be a member of this site.
He has come a long way in life and I know that he will fight to get past this. I will try to give updates as things change. Thank you for your time and prayers.
Mrs. Bjarrett74 (Heather)
Heather posted this on the roll call sheet a few days ago and I thought it should also be copied here.
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Obviously as one of your humble HOF conductors for November I have watched this situation transpire and I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge my sympathy and prayers for Brian and his family.
God bless and keep quit you guys!
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Hi guys, I clicked the link in the group to get here, so I hope I am putting this where it belongs.
Brian came out of the coma Tuesday on his own, he was able to move his left side but not his right side. He was able to speak, although only from the left side of his mouth. He was complaining of a headache Tuesday night before he fell asleep. He has since gone into a non-induced coma. He is on life support and the docs say that he has a 30% chance of coming out of it.
I am devastated, but I also know that he is not in pain. To add to the stress, Brian's 19 year old son was arrested this week on serious felony charges. The family is staying strong and I have family and friends helping with our 2 toddlers. Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you to all for your support.
Dean, your kind words and texts are very uplifting, even if you don't think so. Brian always said that you were the one person that helped hold the group together, and now I know why. Thank you so much for your support Dean.
Heather
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Hi guys, I clicked the link in the group to get here, so I hope I am putting this where it belongs.
Brian came out of the coma Tuesday on his own, he was able to move his left side but not his right side. He was able to speak, although only from the left side of his mouth. He was complaining of a headache Tuesday night before he fell asleep. He has since gone into a non-induced coma. He is on life support and the docs say that he has a 30% chance of coming out of it.
I am devastated, but I also know that he is not in pain. To add to the stress, Brian's 19 year old son was arrested this week on serious felony charges. The family is staying strong and I have family and friends helping with our 2 toddlers. Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you to all for your support.
Dean, your kind words and texts are very uplifting, even if you don't think so. Brian always said that you were the one person that helped hold the group together, and now I know why. Thank you so much for your support Dean.
Heather
You and your husband are in my prayers tonight. God bless you both.
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I am praying for you Brian and Heather. May God shower his kindness and heal the wounds. Amen. We will come out of it sister. We will.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Brian. Your struggle has had a significant impact on my life, as I have chosen to stop drinking for at least a year. I will post my roll to promise to stay quit from nicotine and alcohol, and think of you when I do.
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Hi guys, I clicked the link in the group to get here, so I hope I am putting this where it belongs.
Brian came out of the coma Tuesday on his own, he was able to move his left side but not his right side. He was able to speak, although only from the left side of his mouth. He was complaining of a headache Tuesday night before he fell asleep. He has since gone into a non-induced coma. He is on life support and the docs say that he has a 30% chance of coming out of it.
I am devastated, but I also know that he is not in pain. To add to the stress, Brian's 19 year old son was arrested this week on serious felony charges. The family is staying strong and I have family and friends helping with our 2 toddlers. Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you to all for your support.
Dean, your kind words and texts are very uplifting, even if you don't think so. Brian always said that you were the one person that helped hold the group together, and now I know why. Thank you so much for your support Dean.
Heather
I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear that, Heather. Brian has been in my prayers daily and will continue to be. Will also pray for strength for you as you go thru this.
Rick
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Brian woke up today and was able to speak and move his right hand. The docs took the breathing tube out and are going to try and see if he can eat liquids tonight. All scans show no further damage than what was there with the initial stroke. He is awake now and understands what is happening and where he is.
I am so happy, but still apprehensive. He should not have woke up and been able to do this. Goes to show what the power of prayer and positive thoughts can do.
Heather
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Brian woke up today and was able to speak and move his right hand. The docs took the breathing tube out and are going to try and see if he can eat liquids tonight. All scans show no further damage than what was there with the initial stroke. He is awake now and understands what is happening and where he is.
I am so happy, but still apprehensive. He should not have woke up and been able to do this. Goes to show what the power of prayer and positive thoughts can do.
Heather
Heather,
Thank you for keeping all of us in the loop. I will continue to pray that he and you can both move on from this and that his condition will get better by the minute.
Pinched
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Brian woke up today and was able to speak and move his right hand. The docs took the breathing tube out and are going to try and see if he can eat liquids tonight. All scans show no further damage than what was there with the initial stroke. He is awake now and understands what is happening and where he is.
I am so happy, but still apprehensive. He should not have woke up and been able to do this. Goes to show what the power of prayer and positive thoughts can do.
Heather
Praying for continued healing and progress - God is great! :) Brian is lucky to have you in his life, you're one of the good ones...
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Brian woke up today and was able to speak and move his right hand. The docs took the breathing tube out and are going to try and see if he can eat liquids tonight. All scans show no further damage than what was there with the initial stroke. He is awake now and understands what is happening and where he is.
I am so happy, but still apprehensive. He should not have woke up and been able to do this. Goes to show what the power of prayer and positive thoughts can do.
Heather
Praying for continued healing and progress - God is great! :) Brian is lucky to have you in his life, you're one of the good ones...
Prayers go out to Brian and Heather. Hope for a speedy recovery :D
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Brian woke up today and was able to speak and move his right hand. The docs took the breathing tube out and are going to try and see if he can eat liquids tonight. All scans show no further damage than what was there with the initial stroke. He is awake now and understands what is happening and where he is.
I am so happy, but still apprehensive. He should not have woke up and been able to do this. Goes to show what the power of prayer and positive thoughts can do.
Heather
Praying for continued healing and progress - God is great! :) Brian is lucky to have you in his life, you're one of the good ones...
Prayers go out to Brian and Heather. Hope for a speedy recovery :D
Heather the power of prayer and positive thinking go miles. I am so glad to hear that Brian is progressing. I will keep praying for him and for you and the family. God Bless you all.
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I just got my first text from Brian. He said that he's sorry for making us worry. He's obviously still tired and resting but he's still with us. I didn't want to pry for more details but I'm confident that he'll be back with us for his HOF date. I have nothing to base that on but it's how I feel. See you soon Brian.
Heather, thank you so much for keeping us in the loop. I appreciate it so much.
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Prayers for Brian and Heather. May you both come out of this problem as soon as possible.
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Bjarrett74 - Day 84 - Thank you to all my brothers and sisters for your support and prayers. I am now able to post roll again. I have found renewed strength from your support and dedication. Congrats to all of 100+ HOF Brothers! I am so proud of you all and I find inspiration in all of you.
Brian, it's so nice to see your words here brother. Welcome back.
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Brian has had a setback. He has had another stroke and is on a breathing machine in the ICU. The doctors are being stupid pessimistic idiots and don't know how strong Brian is. They worry that he may not make it out of the coma this time. They are wrong. He will make it back to his family and to us.
Pray with me for Brian, Heather and his family.
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I've done what I do in situations like this.
I don't believe in luck, or fate other than the fate we weave ourselves.
But I do believe in a connection to all living things, and I send some of my life.
Use it as best you can.
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Our Prayers are with Brian and his family.
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Prayers Sent
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Brian is not on a breathing machine anymore, but he does have a nasal breathing tube in to keep his airway open. He is still unresponsive, but does react to pain. If Brian were awake and able to talk and type, he would be on here. He loves this site and the people on it, and I know when he wakes up he is going to ask what has been happening on the site. Thank you for your continued support.
Heather
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Brian is not on a breathing machine anymore, but he does have a nasal breathing tube in to keep his airway open. He is still unresponsive, but does react to pain. If Brian were awake and able to talk and type, he would be on here. He loves this site and the people on it, and I know when he wakes up he is going to ask what has been happening on the site. Thank you for your continued support.
Heather
Best of Wishes for Quick and Complete Recovery!!!
Prayers Sent!!
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Brian is not on a breathing machine anymore, but he does have a nasal breathing tube in to keep his airway open. He is still unresponsive, but does react to pain. If Brian were awake and able to talk and type, he would be on here. He loves this site and the people on it, and I know when he wakes up he is going to ask what has been happening on the site. Thank you for your continued support.
Heather
Best of Wishes for Quick and Complete Recovery!!!
Prayers Sent!!
Brian will be back before we know it. Until then, prayers for him and his family.
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Fingers crossed and prayers out for Brian and his family.
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Great news, Heather!! You both are in my thoughts. Keep on fighting and getting better, Brian!
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Just sending up a quick prayer here this morning for Brian Heather.
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Prayers out for brother Brian and family.
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am awake and alert. I am still in the hospital but I am doing better. I have been awake for 2 days but took the first day to get my bearings. As of now, my scans look good and pressures are good too. I want to thank everyone for your continued support.
I am saddened by the recent events involving my family in the November 2013 group, but while I do not agree with the Admins' decisions, I understand why the actions were taken, and I will respect them and stand by them.
I am still quit and always will be quit, nothing can keep me from HOF Train Ride!
Brian
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am awake and alert. I am still in the hospital but I am doing better. I have been awake for 2 days but took the first day to get my bearings. As of now, my scans look good and pressures are good too. I want to thank everyone for your continued support.
I am saddened by the recent events involving my family in the November 2013 group, but while I do not agree with the Admins' decisions, I understand why the actions were taken, and I will respect them and stand by them.
I am still quit and always will be quit, nothing can keep me from HOF Train Ride!
Brian
Welcome back, or Welcome home. I will quit with a bad ass dude like you every day.
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am awake and alert. I am still in the hospital but I am doing better. I have been awake for 2 days but took the first day to get my bearings. As of now, my scans look good and pressures are good too. I want to thank everyone for your continued support.
I am saddened by the recent events involving my family in the November 2013 group, but while I do not agree with the Admins' decisions, I understand why the actions were taken, and I will respect them and stand by them.
I am still quit and always will be quit, nothing can keep me from HOF Train Ride!
Brian
Welcome back, or Welcome home. I will quit with a bad ass dude like you every day.
I'm so freaking glad you are back brother. It's not been the same without you.
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am awake and alert. I am still in the hospital but I am doing better. I have been awake for 2 days but took the first day to get my bearings. As of now, my scans look good and pressures are good too. I want to thank everyone for your continued support.
I am saddened by the recent events involving my family in the November 2013 group, but while I do not agree with the Admins' decisions, I understand why the actions were taken, and I will respect them and stand by them.
I am still quit and always will be quit, nothing can keep me from HOF Train Ride!
Brian
Welcome back, or Welcome home. I will quit with a bad ass dude like you every day.
I'm so freaking glad you are back brother. It's not been the same without you.
Good to hear from you again Brother. Keep on gettin' stronger and God Bless
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am awake and alert. I am still in the hospital but I am doing better. I have been awake for 2 days but took the first day to get my bearings. As of now, my scans look good and pressures are good too. I want to thank everyone for your continued support.
I am saddened by the recent events involving my family in the November 2013 group, but while I do not agree with the Admins' decisions, I understand why the actions were taken, and I will respect them and stand by them.
I am still quit and always will be quit, nothing can keep me from HOF Train Ride!
Brian
Welcome back glad to have you back bro!
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am awake and alert. I am still in the hospital but I am doing better. I have been awake for 2 days but took the first day to get my bearings. As of now, my scans look good and pressures are good too. I want to thank everyone for your continued support.
I am saddened by the recent events involving my family in the November 2013 group, but while I do not agree with the Admins' decisions, I understand why the actions were taken, and I will respect them and stand by them.
I am still quit and always will be quit, nothing can keep me from HOF Train Ride!
Brian
Welcome back!
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am awake and alert. I am still in the hospital but I am doing better. I have been awake for 2 days but took the first day to get my bearings. As of now, my scans look good and pressures are good too. I want to thank everyone for your continued support.
I am saddened by the recent events involving my family in the November 2013 group, but while I do not agree with the Admins' decisions, I understand why the actions were taken, and I will respect them and stand by them.
I am still quit and always will be quit, nothing can keep me from HOF Train Ride!
Brian
Welcome back!
Welcome back brother!
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While I was out, there was some drama in my group and on the site as a whole. This revolved around Paddymac02 and his admission that he was not quit the whole time he posted that he was. He admitted to posting roll with a dip in his mouth. This upset quite a large number of people. Everyone reacted differently, but the primary reaction from most people was anger.
For me, my first emotion was disappointment. I am friends with Patrick and I have talked to him since the fiasco occurred. I am proud of him for admitting his shortcomings to everyone. The fact that he lied does burn, however, I am an addict and I have been since I was 9 years old. Patrick too, is an addict and addicts tend to lie.
I am not for any moment saying that what he did is ok, it is far from ok. That does not mean that I will stop supporting him in his quit. Whether he caves again or not, I will continue to support him during the entire process. Those who were hurt by his actions have the right to be so. Patrick knows what he did hurt many people and he knows that others have quit the site because he was removed. This shows how one person's actions can effect an entire population.
The admins are here for a reason. They have the hard and thankless job of keeping the integrity of this site, and the people's integrity, stable. On a site this large, it is hard to do. The admins collectively made a decision to remove Paddymac from the site. This was done to maintain the recovery environment that we need and to maintain the integrity of the site and members.
I know this decision did not come lightly to the admins. But, the admins made a decision to protect the whole site and not just one person or quit group. With that said, I do not agree with the admin's decision to remove Paddymac, as he is in desperate need of support, but I understand why they did it. I will respect the decision and stand by the admins for their decision.
This might give me some enemies, and for that I am sorry. I do not meant to hurt or anger anyone by this, I am simply stating where I stand on this.
I will continue to support anyone and everyone, no matter what they are addicted to. I love this site and I am proud to be and stay a member.
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While I was out, there was some drama in my group and on the site as a whole. This revolved around Paddymac02 and his admission that he was not quit the whole time he posted that he was. He admitted to posting roll with a dip in his mouth. This upset quite a large number of people. Everyone reacted differently, but the primary reaction from most people was anger.
For me, my first emotion was disappointment. I am friends with Patrick and I have talked to him since the fiasco occurred. I am proud of him for admitting his shortcomings to everyone. The fact that he lied does burn, however, I am an addict and I have been since I was 9 years old. Patrick too, is an addict and addicts tend to lie.
I am not for any moment saying that what he did is ok, it is far from ok. That does not mean that I will stop supporting him in his quit. Whether he caves again or not, I will continue to support him during the entire process. Those who were hurt by his actions have the right to be so. Patrick knows what he did hurt many people and he knows that others have quit the site because he was removed. This shows how one person's actions can effect an entire population.
The admins are here for a reason. They have the hard and thankless job of keeping the integrity of this site, and the people's integrity, stable. On a site this large, it is hard to do. The admins collectively made a decision to remove Paddymac from the site. This was done to maintain the recovery environment that we need and to maintain the integrity of the site and members.
I know this decision did not come lightly to the admins. But, the admins made a decision to protect the whole site and not just one person or quit group. With that said, I do not agree with the admin's decision to remove Paddymac, as he is in desperate need of support, but I understand why they did it. I will respect the decision and stand by the admins for their decision.
This might give me some enemies, and for that I am sorry. I do not meant to hurt or anger anyone by this, I am simply stating where I stand on this.
I will continue to support anyone and everyone, no matter what they are addicted to. I love this site and I am proud to be and stay a member.
One of the best posts I've read during this whole episode! Thanks for your courage and fight bjarrett. Good luck and I hope you go home soon if not already there! AND I am proud to quit with you today!
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While I was out, there was some drama in my group and on the site as a whole. This revolved around Paddymac02 and his admission that he was not quit the whole time he posted that he was. He admitted to posting roll with a dip in his mouth. This upset quite a large number of people. Everyone reacted differently, but the primary reaction from most people was anger.
For me, my first emotion was disappointment. I am friends with Patrick and I have talked to him since the fiasco occurred. I am proud of him for admitting his shortcomings to everyone. The fact that he lied does burn, however, I am an addict and I have been since I was 9 years old. Patrick too, is an addict and addicts tend to lie.
I am not for any moment saying that what he did is ok, it is far from ok. That does not mean that I will stop supporting him in his quit. Whether he caves again or not, I will continue to support him during the entire process. Those who were hurt by his actions have the right to be so. Patrick knows what he did hurt many people and he knows that others have quit the site because he was removed. This shows how one person's actions can effect an entire population.
The admins are here for a reason. They have the hard and thankless job of keeping the integrity of this site, and the people's integrity, stable. On a site this large, it is hard to do. The admins collectively made a decision to remove Paddymac from the site. This was done to maintain the recovery environment that we need and to maintain the integrity of the site and members.
I know this decision did not come lightly to the admins. But, the admins made a decision to protect the whole site and not just one person or quit group. With that said, I do not agree with the admin's decision to remove Paddymac, as he is in desperate need of support, but I understand why they did it. I will respect the decision and stand by the admins for their decision.
This might give me some enemies, and for that I am sorry. I do not meant to hurt or anger anyone by this, I am simply stating where I stand on this.
I will continue to support anyone and everyone, no matter what they are addicted to. I love this site and I am proud to be and stay a member.
One of the best posts I've read during this whole episode! Thanks for your courage and fight bjarrett. Good luck and I hope you go home soon if not already there! AND I am proud to quit with you today!
To get one thing clear, I don't hate the addict, I hate the vices and the addiction.
Paddy needed to be reproved with sharpness. I can't speak for anyone else. Its only an assumption that others think like me, I love Paddy and truly respect him coming clean. That is a big breakthrough for an addict.
The consequence is that he removed the barrier of accountability. We all support anyone who wants to be quit, trust me. Even in anger, I wouldn't want anyone to dip.
The sacredness (and I think the word is appropriate) of the roll is honesty. We all have dipped and lied about it. We all get it but quitting isn't about nicotine alone its about coming clean and going forward with honesty about addiction. I dipped and lied to my wife, my kids, my church and some of my friends. So I am capable of letting them down. Giving them my word is not as magical as this roll because I never crossed over the line and lied about my nic use.
KTC roll holds me accountable! Other promises don't. That is the magic, we begin being honest with the roll. Paddy can quit and I am sure he learned the value of being honest. Hell he came clean and that is a sign of integrity! So I commend him on that. However there are consequences that happen even when we are mending fences.
Paddy is on the right course now and I hope he finds a new accountability that he can use to quit. I really think this "Drama" was good therapy for all of us addicts. I hope if there are any other Paddy's they come clean too because you can't lie and quit together. Lie and addiction or honesty and quit. They just don't mix.
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While I was out, there was some drama in my group and on the site as a whole. This revolved around Paddymac02 and his admission that he was not quit the whole time he posted that he was. He admitted to posting roll with a dip in his mouth. This upset quite a large number of people. Everyone reacted differently, but the primary reaction from most people was anger.
For me, my first emotion was disappointment. I am friends with Patrick and I have talked to him since the fiasco occurred. I am proud of him for admitting his shortcomings to everyone. The fact that he lied does burn, however, I am an addict and I have been since I was 9 years old. Patrick too, is an addict and addicts tend to lie.
I am not for any moment saying that what he did is ok, it is far from ok. That does not mean that I will stop supporting him in his quit. Whether he caves again or not, I will continue to support him during the entire process. Those who were hurt by his actions have the right to be so. Patrick knows what he did hurt many people and he knows that others have quit the site because he was removed. This shows how one person's actions can effect an entire population.
The admins are here for a reason. They have the hard and thankless job of keeping the integrity of this site, and the people's integrity, stable. On a site this large, it is hard to do. The admins collectively made a decision to remove Paddymac from the site. This was done to maintain the recovery environment that we need and to maintain the integrity of the site and members.
I know this decision did not come lightly to the admins. But, the admins made a decision to protect the whole site and not just one person or quit group. With that said, I do not agree with the admin's decision to remove Paddymac, as he is in desperate need of support, but I understand why they did it. I will respect the decision and stand by the admins for their decision.
This might give me some enemies, and for that I am sorry. I do not meant to hurt or anger anyone by this, I am simply stating where I stand on this.
I will continue to support anyone and everyone, no matter what they are addicted to. I love this site and I am proud to be and stay a member.
One of the best posts I've read during this whole episode! Thanks for your courage and fight bjarrett. Good luck and I hope you go home soon if not already there! AND I am proud to quit with you today!
To get one thing clear, I don't hate the addict, I hate the vices and the addiction.
Paddy needed to be reproved with sharpness. I can't speak for anyone else. Its only an assumption that others think like me, I love Paddy and truly respect him coming clean. That is a big breakthrough for an addict.
The consequence is that he removed the barrier of accountability. We all support anyone who wants to be quit, trust me. Even in anger, I wouldn't want anyone to dip.
The sacredness (and I think the word is appropriate) of the roll is honesty. We all have dipped and lied about it. We all get it but quitting isn't about nicotine alone its about coming clean and going forward with honesty about addiction. I dipped and lied to my wife, my kids, my church and some of my friends. So I am capable of letting them down. Giving them my word is not as magical as this roll because I never crossed over the line and lied about my nic use.
KTC roll holds me accountable! Other promises don't. That is the magic, we begin being honest with the roll. Paddy can quit and I am sure he learned the value of being honest. Hell he came clean and that is a sign of integrity! So I commend him on that. However there are consequences that happen even when we are mending fences.
Paddy is on the right course now and I hope he finds a new accountability that he can use to quit. I really think this "Drama" was good therapy for all of us addicts. I hope if there are any other Paddy's they come clean too because you can't lie and quit together. Lie and addiction or honesty and quit. They just don't mix.
I know it's difficult to remember since we are such badasses here at KTC, but there are several other quit smokeless sites on the internet. Most of which accept what Paddy did here without consequence. So it isn't as if he doesn't have any other options or resourcesÂ…QSX Lite is the obvious suggestion here...
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Some people have decided to question my hospital stay.
First, let me say this, If you want to talk to me, then you could get my cell number or send a PM asking if you could call me. HIPAA has a feature for hospital patients called the "No Information List."
This prevents hospital staff from telling callers or visitors that do not know the room number, where I am, or that I am even there. I am set on this list permanently. I am sorry if some feel that because the hospital says I am not there, then I must be lying.
Just so everyone knows, I am home now, and have been since 0930 EST today. I was discharged from the ICU Step-Down, 2nd floor, door 6 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.
I have never done anything to sway the site's trust, why would I want to do that? This site has changed my life and I am eternally grateful. Sometimes things just get retarded, so stop it!
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Some people have decided to question my hospital stay.
First, let me say this, If you want to talk to me, then you could get my cell number or send a PM asking if you could call me. HIPAA has a feature for hospital patients called the "No Information List."
This prevents hospital staff from telling callers or visitors that do not know the room number, where I am, or that I am even there. I am set on this list permanently. I am sorry if some feel that because the hospital says I am not there, then I must be lying.
Just so everyone knows, I am home now, and have been since 0930 EST today. I was discharged from the ICU Step-Down, 2nd floor, door 6 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.
I have never done anything to sway the site's trust, why would I want to do that? This site has changed my life and I am eternally grateful. Sometimes things just get retarded, so stop it!
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I haven't heard anyone question your quit. I have a lot of time on my hands but who the hell would call a hospital to validate your whereabouts?
There is support and there is stalking. If what you're saying is true, that is bizarre.
The only concern I have about your hospital stay is that you are doing better.
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Brian, you have missed roll call for two consecutive days now. You have a lot of people worried about you because of your medical history, its understandable. I checked this morning and it said that you accessed the site around 9 something this morning, another brother looked later in the day and showed you had accesed the site just before noon, and now it shows that you accesed it an hour or so later. Your wife texted me from your phone saying you have the flu. I'm sorry to hear that but what I want to know is this.....
If you are online, why aren't you posting roll?
If your wife is online for you, why aren't you having her post for you?
If she is just browsing the website while you are sleeping, why does she keep coming back throughout the day?
No one here has been more active in supporting you while you battle your medical issues but we need to know whats keeping you from roll call. We are worried.
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Brian, you have missed roll call for two consecutive days now. You have a lot of people worried about you because of your medical history, its understandable. I checked this morning and it said that you accessed the site around 9 something this morning, another brother looked later in the day and showed you had accesed the site just before noon, and now it shows that you accesed it an hour or so later. Your wife texted me from your phone saying you have the flu. I'm sorry to hear that but what I want to know is this.....
If you are online, why aren't you posting roll?
If your wife is online for you, why aren't you having her post for you?
If she is just browsing the website while you are sleeping, why does she keep coming back throughout the day?
No one here has been more active in supporting you while you battle your medical issues but we need to know whats keeping you from roll call. We are worried.
BJarret,
Dude I don't know you cant even imagine what you went through but do you really want to bring your HOF in like this missing roll two days prior?
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Brian, you have missed roll call for two consecutive days now. You have a lot of people worried about you because of your medical history, its understandable. I checked this morning and it said that you accessed the site around 9 something this morning, another brother looked later in the day and showed you had accesed the site just before noon, and now it shows that you accesed it an hour or so later. Your wife texted me from your phone saying you have the flu. I'm sorry to hear that but what I want to know is this.....
If you are online, why aren't you posting roll?
If your wife is online for you, why aren't you having her post for you?
If she is just browsing the website while you are sleeping, why does she keep coming back throughout the day?
No one here has been more active in supporting you while you battle your medical issues but we need to know whats keeping you from roll call. We are worried.
BJarret,
Dude I don't know you cant even imagine what you went through but do you really want to bring your HOF in like this missing roll two days prior?
Brian,
It was me that spoke with Dean today because I am worried about you man! Let's celebrate you boarding on the train. The flu sucks ass but post man! Let's all board the train (November)! I'll pick you up and carry you on board if I need to. It's what brothers do!
Let's hear from you!
Kevin James
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Finally we have an IT engineer from Indianapolis, Brian, bjarrett74. Most of you know the rough road that Brian has traveled as he has battled to stay quit in the face of other serious health issues during his first 100 days. He is married with 2 children. Brian is planning to head our for some steak and lobster for his 100th day if he is at home. His words of wisdom for the group are; "Quitting was not easy, I could not have done it without the support of my wife and my KTC Family. Posting roll, no matter how many days you are quit, still works. Like we say in AA, "It only works, if you work it" He also had this to say about who inspires him here at KTC; "dabean22 - I would hate to disappoint this guy, not that he would yell or cuss me out, but because he is like real family to me and to disappoint him would kill me. He does so much for the group and the site as a whole. He has stuck by me through my issues and he is the first person to come to other member's aid." and "My family in November 2013 always helps me when they post roll. You guys have kept me quit and supported me through the tough times. You guys have reached out to my wife, and shown her support. I cannot thank all of you enough! Stay quit and keep posting roll, no matter how many days quit you are!"
Congrats and hope your feeling better for you 100th day quit Brian!
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Finally we have an IT engineer from Indianapolis, Brian, bjarrett74. Most of you know the rough road that Brian has traveled as he has battled to stay quit in the face of other serious health issues during his first 100 days. He is married with 2 children. Brian is planning to head our for some steak and lobster for his 100th day if he is at home. His words of wisdom for the group are; "Quitting was not easy, I could not have done it without the support of my wife and my KTC Family. Posting roll, no matter how many days you are quit, still works. Like we say in AA, "It only works, if you work it" He also had this to say about who inspires him here at KTC; "dabean22 - I would hate to disappoint this guy, not that he would yell or cuss me out, but because he is like real family to me and to disappoint him would kill me. He does so much for the group and the site as a whole. He has stuck by me through my issues and he is the first person to come to other member's aid." and "My family in November 2013 always helps me when they post roll. You guys have kept me quit and supported me through the tough times. You guys have reached out to my wife, and shown her support. I cannot thank all of you enough! Stay quit and keep posting roll, no matter how many days quit you are!"
Congrats and hope your feeling better for you 100th day quit Brian!
^^^ THIS... Is badassery at its finest! You're an inspiration brother... Congrats to you sir. I bow in your general direction!
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Finally we have an IT engineer from Indianapolis, Brian, bjarrett74. Most of you know the rough road that Brian has traveled as he has battled to stay quit in the face of other serious health issues during his first 100 days. He is married with 2 children. Brian is planning to head our for some steak and lobster for his 100th day if he is at home. His words of wisdom for the group are; "Quitting was not easy, I could not have done it without the support of my wife and my KTC Family. Posting roll, no matter how many days you are quit, still works. Like we say in AA, "It only works, if you work it" He also had this to say about who inspires him here at KTC; "dabean22 - I would hate to disappoint this guy, not that he would yell or cuss me out, but because he is like real family to me and to disappoint him would kill me. He does so much for the group and the site as a whole. He has stuck by me through my issues and he is the first person to come to other member's aid." and "My family in November 2013 always helps me when they post roll. You guys have kept me quit and supported me through the tough times. You guys have reached out to my wife, and shown her support. I cannot thank all of you enough! Stay quit and keep posting roll, no matter how many days quit you are!"
Congrats and hope your feeling better for you 100th day quit Brian!
^^^ THIS... Is badassery at its finest! You're an inspiration brother... Congrats to you sir. I bow in your general direction!
Brian,
You're an inspiration and I'm proud as fuck to have quit with you these past 100 days.
QL
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Finally we have an IT engineer from Indianapolis, Brian, bjarrett74. Most of you know the rough road that Brian has traveled as he has battled to stay quit in the face of other serious health issues during his first 100 days. He is married with 2 children. Brian is planning to head our for some steak and lobster for his 100th day if he is at home. His words of wisdom for the group are; "Quitting was not easy, I could not have done it without the support of my wife and my KTC Family. Posting roll, no matter how many days you are quit, still works. Like we say in AA, "It only works, if you work it" He also had this to say about who inspires him here at KTC; "dabean22 - I would hate to disappoint this guy, not that he would yell or cuss me out, but because he is like real family to me and to disappoint him would kill me. He does so much for the group and the site as a whole. He has stuck by me through my issues and he is the first person to come to other member's aid." and "My family in November 2013 always helps me when they post roll. You guys have kept me quit and supported me through the tough times. You guys have reached out to my wife, and shown her support. I cannot thank all of you enough! Stay quit and keep posting roll, no matter how many days quit you are!"
Congrats and hope your feeling better for you 100th day quit Brian!
^^^ THIS... Is badassery at its finest! You're an inspiration brother... Congrats to you sir. I bow in your general direction!
Brian,
You're an inspiration and I'm proud as fuck to have quit with you these past 100 days.
QL
Brian, your dedication to your quit has been in inspiration to so many people here including myself. I truly hope that whatever you have used as an excuse not to post roll the last few days becomes more obvious to you that it is an excuse. If you are sick, ask you wife to send a text to me on your phone like she has done for you before. If you are pissed that some one here has shit on your quit by questioning your situation, give me their name and I'll address it myself. You can continue to post roll. I know you can.
I expect to see your name here by the end of the day thanking us for standing by your side while we all battled the nic-bitch together. Then tomorrow, I expect to see your name on roll call again, and again the next day. Don't you fucking dare loose hope in us brother. We never lost hope in you.
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Finally we have an IT engineer from Indianapolis, Brian, bjarrett74. Most of you know the rough road that Brian has traveled as he has battled to stay quit in the face of other serious health issues during his first 100 days. He is married with 2 children. Brian is planning to head our for some steak and lobster for his 100th day if he is at home. His words of wisdom for the group are; "Quitting was not easy, I could not have done it without the support of my wife and my KTC Family. Posting roll, no matter how many days you are quit, still works. Like we say in AA, "It only works, if you work it" He also had this to say about who inspires him here at KTC; "dabean22 - I would hate to disappoint this guy, not that he would yell or cuss me out, but because he is like real family to me and to disappoint him would kill me. He does so much for the group and the site as a whole. He has stuck by me through my issues and he is the first person to come to other member's aid." and "My family in November 2013 always helps me when they post roll. You guys have kept me quit and supported me through the tough times. You guys have reached out to my wife, and shown her support. I cannot thank all of you enough! Stay quit and keep posting roll, no matter how many days quit you are!"
Congrats and hope your feeling better for you 100th day quit Brian!
^^^ THIS... Is badassery at its finest! You're an inspiration brother... Congrats to you sir. I bow in your general direction!
Brian,
You're an inspiration and I'm proud as fuck to have quit with you these past 100 days.
QL
Brian, your dedication to your quit has been in inspiration to so many people here including myself. I truly hope that whatever you have used as an excuse not to post roll the last few days becomes more obvious to you that it is an excuse. If you are sick, ask you wife to send a text to me on your phone like she has done for you before. If you are pissed that some one here has shit on your quit by questioning your situation, give me their name and I'll address it myself. You can continue to post roll. I know you can.
I expect to see your name here by the end of the day thanking us for standing by your side while we all battled the nic-bitch together. Then tomorrow, I expect to see your name on roll call again, and again the next day. Don't you fucking dare loose hope in us brother. We never lost hope in you.
Brian you are a damn badass, and you have gone through tough times recently. Not a single one of us knows what its like, but your strong attitude and your return has made me proud of your quit. I fucked up my quit in November like a spineless shithead but you have been one strong badass quitter even after all the tough shit you just went through. Im damn proud of you and I know you have been MIA for a bit but im looking forward to your return.
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Finally we have an IT engineer from Indianapolis, Brian, bjarrett74. Most of you know the rough road that Brian has traveled as he has battled to stay quit in the face of other serious health issues during his first 100 days. He is married with 2 children. Brian is planning to head our for some steak and lobster for his 100th day if he is at home. His words of wisdom for the group are; "Quitting was not easy, I could not have done it without the support of my wife and my KTC Family. Posting roll, no matter how many days you are quit, still works. Like we say in AA, "It only works, if you work it" He also had this to say about who inspires him here at KTC; "dabean22 - I would hate to disappoint this guy, not that he would yell or cuss me out, but because he is like real family to me and to disappoint him would kill me. He does so much for the group and the site as a whole. He has stuck by me through my issues and he is the first person to come to other member's aid." and "My family in November 2013 always helps me when they post roll. You guys have kept me quit and supported me through the tough times. You guys have reached out to my wife, and shown her support. I cannot thank all of you enough! Stay quit and keep posting roll, no matter how many days quit you are!"
Congrats and hope your feeling better for you 100th day quit Brian!
^^^ THIS... Is badassery at its finest! You're an inspiration brother... Congrats to you sir. I bow in your general direction!
Brian,
You're an inspiration and I'm proud as fuck to have quit with you these past 100 days.
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Brian, your dedication to your quit has been in inspiration to so many people here including myself. I truly hope that whatever you have used as an excuse not to post roll the last few days becomes more obvious to you that it is an excuse. If you are sick, ask you wife to send a text to me on your phone like she has done for you before. If you are pissed that some one here has shit on your quit by questioning your situation, give me their name and I'll address it myself. You can continue to post roll. I know you can.
I expect to see your name here by the end of the day thanking us for standing by your side while we all battled the nic-bitch together. Then tomorrow, I expect to see your name on roll call again, and again the next day. Don't you fucking dare loose hope in us brother. We never lost hope in you.
Brian you are a damn badass, and you have gone through tough times recently. Not a single one of us knows what its like, but your strong attitude and your return has made me proud of your quit. I fucked up my quit in November like a spineless shithead but you have been one strong badass quitter even after all the tough shit you just went through. Im damn proud of you and I know you have been MIA for a bit but im looking forward to your return.
100% Fighter! Nothing to add but I just agree.
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Nice HOF milestone brother! Holy smokes you have been a fighter. Proud to be quit with you today! See you tomorrow at roll!
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Everything ok?