Hey KTC, nice to formally introduce myself. My name is Jacob and I'm currently on Day 19. My first date without dip in the last 7 years was June 27, 2017. I remember the date that I started March 17th, 2010. Over this time I have allowed this little weed to control my life. Like the many others on this site, I would schedule my day around it, I would hide it out of embarrassment, and I would allow it to control my emotions. My son was born on November 26, 2016. This was the second best day in my life behind my wedding. Every day and night looking at him made me realize how I was letting him down and throwing away precious memories. I realized how I was being selfish. I would plan my dip into taking care of him. How ridiculous is that? This little weed made me think that I couldn't wait for him to go to sleep until I could put one in. Thanks to my son, I have seen the light. Once I came to the realization that dipping wasn't necessary, it opened up a whole new world for me. For the past seven years I had been under the impression that dip was an essential part of life. It was with me for all of my emotions and all of my tasks. It feels ridiculous to even type that out. Either way, I have made it to day 19 and see no end in sight. Im ready for the challenge every day and can't wait to do it for my little dude and my wife, but more importantly me. Because if i can't take care of myself first then I can't take care of them. With the being said, I'm proud to quit with you all today, tomorrow, and every day from now on.
