Hi all, I'm a 35 year old addict. I've dipped in various forms for the last 15-16 years, (subtract about a total of a year where I "quit" a few times). I was and still am a city dweller, decided to try to fit in with my country folk at a frat party freshman year of college...
First ever pinch - Skoal Long Cut Cherry, changed my life not for the better. The next day, went to the UNI picked up a Skoal Long Cut Spearmint. From that point forward, I was a dipper. Skoal Straight, Skoal Mint, Red Seal from the Res when I couldn't afford it, that was all within the 4 years of college, fast forward 12 years after 2 kids, I am dipping Skoal Mint Pouches so my colleagues wont see the "stuff on my teeth", but they notice I dip anyway, because I dip a minimal of 2 pouches at time, which comes out to 4 cans a day. And if you haven't caught on, yes, I gut it.
Over of third of my life has been spent under the influence, so much so I find it extremely hard to function without it. Prior to making the commitment to KTC, I tried to tapper down, well that sucked more than quitting. I'm over the embarrassment, I'm done with the fear about my family's future without me, I quit the cost of the stuff (direct and indirect, like dental bills).
It will be tough, but I'm done with it all.