Joy!

[pab1964]

Congratulations JJ it only gets better from here! Damn proud to be quit with you!

[Rawls]

"My biggest challenge lies after my 100 day mark, so I'm excited about getting there."

Congrats JJ...

EDD ODAAT.
I quit with you today.
Rawls 302

[jimthins]

WAY TO GO AD! Very proud of you today for this wonderful accomplishment!! Cherish it my friend. Let's get signed up for another day. Do it all again tomorrow. Nice job brother!

[Thumblewort]

Gratz on the hundo and HOF!

[DWEIRICK]

Congratulations on hitting the Hall today Samurai!!! 'oh yeah'

[danojeno]

Don't really know where to put this...maybe shoulda been in general discussions, but tonight we went to one of these "Kindergarten Socials" where my DD will meet her classmates next year. As we walk up (still in fog land) I see him. This dad. This "super cool" dad with a big ole fatty in his mouth. In front of all of the kids, all of the moms...everybody. Three days into the quit, all I felt was disgust, anger and compassion. I didn't crave. All I wanted to do was walk up to him and say:

"Hey, did you know that every time you put one of those in your mouth you lessen the chances that you'll see you grandchildren?"
"Hey, did you know that nic is one of the top 3 most addictive drugs?"
"Hey, did you know that I feel like shit today, but I'm free from what I know you are feeling?"

But, I didn't say any of that. It's not my place...yet. I mean, our kids are going to grow up together. I'll have the chance sometime.

I'd say I passed the test, but I didn't even feel tested. Everything I've been reading was just flowing through my head and girding me up.

Thanks everyone. I quit with all of you quitters.

Keep crushing it, dude. Youre thinking all the right things.

Time to start building. Build up the Brotherhood and Accountability. PM your brothers and swap numbers...get to know them. Convert them from words on a screen to brothers and sisters who have your back. Read like crazy on here so you know the recipes for success and failure. I'm glad you are here.

[hando]

Don't really know where to put this...maybe shoulda been in general discussions, but tonight we went to one of these "Kindergarten Socials" where my DD will meet her classmates next year. As we walk up (still in fog land) I see him. This dad. This "super cool" dad with a big ole fatty in his mouth. In front of all of the kids, all of the moms...everybody. Three days into the quit, all I felt was disgust, anger and compassion. I didn't crave. All I wanted to do was walk up to him and say:

"Hey, did you know that every time you put one of those in your mouth you lessen the chances that you'll see you grandchildren?"
"Hey, did you know that nic is one of the top 3 most addictive drugs?"
"Hey, did you know that I feel like shit today, but I'm free from what I know you are feeling?"

But, I didn't say any of that. It's not my place...yet. I mean, our kids are going to grow up together. I'll have the chance sometime.

I'd say I passed the test, but I didn't even feel tested. Everything I've been reading was just flowing through my head and girding me up.

Thanks everyone. I quit with all of you quitters.

Keep crushing it, dude. Youre thinking all the right things.

[anniesdaddy]

Don't really know where to put this...maybe shoulda been in general discussions, but tonight we went to one of these "Kindergarten Socials" where my DD will meet her classmates next year. As we walk up (still in fog land) I see him. This dad. This "super cool" dad with a big ole fatty in his mouth. In front of all of the kids, all of the moms...everybody. Three days into the quit, all I felt was disgust, anger and compassion. I didn't crave. All I wanted to do was walk up to him and say:

"Hey, did you know that every time you put one of those in your mouth you lessen the chances that you'll see you grandchildren?"
"Hey, did you know that nic is one of the top 3 most addictive drugs?"
"Hey, did you know that I feel like shit today, but I'm free from what I know you are feeling?"

But, I didn't say any of that. It's not my place...yet. I mean, our kids are going to grow up together. I'll have the chance sometime.

I'd say I passed the test, but I didn't even feel tested. Everything I've been reading was just flowing through my head and girding me up.

Thanks everyone. I quit with all of you quitters.

[jimthins]

Welcome to the Community AD. From your introduction, I have a feeling you'll fit right in. The most important thing you can do is post roll every day. This is your promise to stay nic free for 24 hours. We make that promise one day at a time. The fog will lift and you will feel brand new. We've all been down that road before. Stay strong my friend. When it gets too difficult, read up and reach out. There are plenty of resources here for your disposal. Use them and you will succeed.

JimThins 311 days, and I quit with you today

[Rawls]

Day 3 and all is well. Headaches, and a little soupy yesterday. Thinking today might get worse? We'll see!

Great intro and start JJ!
Days will get better. And nicotine will be out of your system in 72 hours.

The rest is mental. That old "friend" is goings to put you on a guilt trip from hell.

You have to bury that friend and bury the old you. Those days are over.

The lie started the night in a truck to a young naive boy.
Now your older and wiser man seeing and facing the truth.
And yes. .the truth sets us free!

Use the relationships that are available here at KTC.
They will save your life in many ways.

I quit with you today.
Rawls 205

[anniesdaddy]

Day 3 and all is well. Headaches, and a little soupy yesterday. Thinking today might get worse? We'll see!

[hando]

"Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5

25 years ago, in the summer of my senior year of high school, on a hot summer Texas night, in the front seat of my friend's red F150, I took my first pinch of Cope. I remember it like it was yesterday. That night began my private battle in the shadows with my addiction to nicotine. I always said "This is my "safe" alternative to smoking." Wow...was I delusional. These tin lidded cans have been my best friend for 25 years. I think they are closer to me than my wife, my daughter, my family and any of my friends. And today, I'm squashing that friendship. It's too one sided, and definitely destructive.

My biggest challenge lies after my 100 day mark, so I'm excited about getting there. I travel for work, and in the fall, I'll log about 10,000 miles in a car. I know I'll be prepared for that, but the first step is getting to day 2. Then 3. Then 4.

Looking forward to connecting with you all, taking your advice and encouragement, and hopefully being able to give some in due time.

My nights of figurative and literal weeping may endure for more than a night, but I'm ready to have JOY back in my life!

Blessings to you all on your journeys!

JJ

You've got a PM/email. We are all in this fight together with you. Quit with you today. Post roll and let's get this thing going, man!

[Bean]

"Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5

25 years ago, in the summer of my senior year of high school, on a hot summer Texas night, in the front seat of my friend's red F150, I took my first pinch of Cope. I remember it like it was yesterday. That night began my private battle in the shadows with my addiction to nicotine. I always said "This is my "safe" alternative to smoking." Wow...was I delusional. These tin lidded cans have been my best friend for 25 years. I think they are closer to me than my wife, my daughter, my family and any of my friends. And today, I'm squashing that friendship. It's too one sided, and definitely destructive.

My biggest challenge lies after my 100 day mark, so I'm excited about getting there. I travel for work, and in the fall, I'll log about 10,000 miles in a car. I know I'll be prepared for that, but the first step is getting to day 2. Then 3. Then 4.

Looking forward to connecting with you all, taking your advice and encouragement, and hopefully being able to give some in due time.

My nights of figurative and literal weeping may endure for more than a night, but I'm ready to have JOY back in my life!

Blessings to you all on your journeys!

JJ

Welcome and congrats on the great decision.
Sounds, like you have read some on KTC, read up and understand what your body and mind will go through over the course of your quit.
Here is my advice to be successful:
1. Post roll, everyday first thing, no excuses
2. get seeds, gum, candy and fake chew, have a stash in your car, house, etc.
3. Get active on the site and build a network of support, exchange numbers
4. learn to hate chew, and how it has made you a slave for 25 years
5. Quit for yourself, forgive yourself and pay it forward

Idaho Spuds

^^^ There it is ^^^

Congrats on a great choice. Post roll, keep your word, read everything you can and repeat. And, I gotta ask...tears of joy, right?!! I can't think of any other reason for tears. I mean, you're quit!!! That is badass!!! Saving lives is cause for celebration in my book. Take note of your success. Congratulate yourself. I'm pumped for you. You got this, brother!!!

[Idaho Spuds]

"Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5

25 years ago, in the summer of my senior year of high school, on a hot summer Texas night, in the front seat of my friend's red F150, I took my first pinch of Cope. I remember it like it was yesterday. That night began my private battle in the shadows with my addiction to nicotine. I always said "This is my "safe" alternative to smoking." Wow...was I delusional. These tin lidded cans have been my best friend for 25 years. I think they are closer to me than my wife, my daughter, my family and any of my friends. And today, I'm squashing that friendship. It's too one sided, and definitely destructive.

My biggest challenge lies after my 100 day mark, so I'm excited about getting there. I travel for work, and in the fall, I'll log about 10,000 miles in a car. I know I'll be prepared for that, but the first step is getting to day 2. Then 3. Then 4.

Looking forward to connecting with you all, taking your advice and encouragement, and hopefully being able to give some in due time.

My nights of figurative and literal weeping may endure for more than a night, but I'm ready to have JOY back in my life!

Blessings to you all on your journeys!

JJ

Welcome and congrats on the great decision.
Sounds, like you have read some on KTC, read up and understand what your body and mind will go through over the course of your quit.
Here is my advice to be successful:
1. Post roll, everyday first thing, no excuses
2. get seeds, gum, candy and fake chew, have a stash in your car, house, etc.
3. Get active on the site and build a network of support, exchange numbers
4. learn to hate chew, and how it has made you a slave for 25 years
5. Quit for yourself, forgive yourself and pay it forward

Idaho Spuds

[anniesdaddy]

"Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5

25 years ago, in the summer of my senior year of high school, on a hot summer Texas night, in the front seat of my friend's red F150, I took my first pinch of Cope. I remember it like it was yesterday. That night began my private battle in the shadows with my addiction to nicotine. I always said "This is my "safe" alternative to smoking." Wow...was I delusional. These tin lidded cans have been my best friend for 25 years. I think they are closer to me than my wife, my daughter, my family and any of my friends. And today, I'm squashing that friendship. It's too one sided, and definitely destructive.

My biggest challenge lies after my 100 day mark, so I'm excited about getting there. I travel for work, and in the fall, I'll log about 10,000 miles in a car. I know I'll be prepared for that, but the first step is getting to day 2. Then 3. Then 4.

Looking forward to connecting with you all, taking your advice and encouragement, and hopefully being able to give some in due time.

My nights of figurative and literal weeping may endure for more than a night, but I'm ready to have JOY back in my life!

Blessings to you all on your journeys!

JJ