It's been a while since I've updated this thread...mostly because there hasn't been much to report. Sure, there have been good days and bad days, but things have been going relatively smooth lately. I was mowing my lawn yesterday after chatting with some of my June brothers. I enjoy mowing the lawn because it's where I do some of my best thinking. As I was mowing yesterday, I started thinking about my quit. (Warning: this may get a little ghey toward the end) I was thinking that, just over five months ago, the notion of mowing the lawn without stuffing my face full of copenhagen would be ridiculous. I was thinking how huge it is to be able to do things like this without dipping. Only those of us that are fighting this battle every day can appreciate that. I couldn't even begin to expect most of my friends to understand what a big deal it is to do something as simple as mow the lawn without chewing. Only you guys get that. My family is very supportive of my quit, but they'll never truly understand. They aren't addicts. How could they understand? Remember when I said this might get a little ghey? Strap in, this is it. This all made me think about how important relationships are where our quits are concerned. There are seven other guys from the Poon Saloon that I communicate with on a daily basis....sometimes all fucking day long. These guys have become as important to me as anyone in my life. We're building lasting friendships that go well beyond the fact that we have quitting in common. The fact that we communicate so much only makes our quits stronger. My wife rolls her eyes and makes fun of me for looking at my phone and giggling like a school girl all day, but she also knows that these guys are helping to save my life. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you're new to quitting, post roll and keep your word daily. That's how you start, but if you're not building relationships and accountability, you're not only hurting your chances of success, your also missing out on making some great friends. To the seven that I mentioned earlier...you all know who you are...I want you to know how much your friendship and support means to me..Thank you. Wow...that turned out even gheyer than I thought it would. I think I need a shower or something. Later.
