Freedom

[Gdubya]

'Popcorn'

X2 GDUb. He wanted support but won't post roll to get it.

Wow Gdubya you reach out to a man like that and it's like what? I mean you laid it out on cruise control for the brother and look at the appreciation you got!

Ball is your your court Daron. I'm glad to see that you are looking on at the site, but the accountability here is the real deal. I thought it was lame as hell to type my name on some Internet forum the first time I did it, but I did it. So did Gdub. So did Pab. The three of us are probably a combined 150 years old (pab alone is like 120 haha.). A combined 100 years of addiction. And a combined 2,000 days of freedom.

I will go ahead and speak for them now... It took every ounce of strength we had to get to this point. We leaned on others on this journey with us very hard, especially at first... But also as time went by. The others in our respective groups were going through the same shit as us at the same time, so it was good to have those contacts. It was also very helpful to have a brother, like G or Pab in your phone that could give hope that today's bullshit crave isn't what the future looks like. Because it isn't.

It is possible to do this alone. It is possible to quit without the support of a brotherhood. I just couldn't do it, and truthfully don't know anyone who has. Give posting a whirl dude. You gots nothin' to lose and a whole lot to gain.

Hell. I think he just vented some withdrawal frustrations and never came back. I feel so used. Damn at least leave us a tip.

[worktowin]

'Popcorn'

X2 GDUb. He wanted support but won't post roll to get it.

Wow Gdubya you reach out to a man like that and it's like what? I mean you laid it out on cruise control for the brother and look at the appreciation you got!

Ball is your your court Daron. I'm glad to see that you are looking on at the site, but the accountability here is the real deal. I thought it was lame as hell to type my name on some Internet forum the first time I did it, but I did it. So did Gdub. So did Pab. The three of us are probably a combined 150 years old (pab alone is like 120 haha.). A combined 100 years of addiction. And a combined 2,000 days of freedom.

I will go ahead and speak for them now... It took every ounce of strength we had to get to this point. We leaned on others on this journey with us very hard, especially at first... But also as time went by. The others in our respective groups were going through the same shit as us at the same time, so it was good to have those contacts. It was also very helpful to have a brother, like G or Pab in your phone that could give hope that today's bullshit crave isn't what the future looks like. Because it isn't.

It is possible to do this alone. It is possible to quit without the support of a brotherhood. I just couldn't do it, and truthfully don't know anyone who has. Give posting a whirl dude. You gots nothin' to lose and a whole lot to gain.

[pab1964]

'Popcorn'

X2 GDUb. He wanted support but won't post roll to get it.

Wow Gdubya you reach out to a man like that and it's like what? I mean you laid it out on cruise control for the brother and look at the appreciation you got!

[rdad]

'Popcorn'

X2 GDUb. He wanted support but won't post roll to get it.

[Gdubya]

'Popcorn'

[rdad]

D, your in the right place Bro. Know why I know that. 1) Because another KTC quitter text me a few minutes ago and told me you posted in the intros 2) He text me because he knows me and knows Im a firefighter also 3) He knows I' in Texas and I know he's in Kansas City. We've never met. But yes we are that good of friends. If I ever drive up his way I can assure you Ill be stopping by to see him. I tell you this so that you can see how we find success in this forum. We find and achieve success because here we Quit together. Those that go it alone don't usually last long. Its that difficult. I came here after a Captain on my department shared that he had been Quit for 5 years. I registered and then didn't post a Day 1 for 2 years. I saw my mother in law losing circulation in her feet due to smoking and that pushed me over the edge. I dipped for 35 years. Never able to Quit. I threw all I had into KTC. Read everything. Latched on to every set of digits ( phone number ) thrown my way. I reached out to every single member of my quit group. I then jumped in supporting new quit groups. Made friends with new Quitters. I gave all that I had so that I would succeed. I'm now 2 years and 7 days Quit. Freakn awesome. Completely possible here.

Gotta tell you. Warn you. Straight up. It can get rough in here. I've seen Christians throw in the towel and walk away. This is a hard core addiction we are facing. And frankly, God didn't give it to us and if your like me you've prayed for years for it to be gone. And here you are. Im not saying to not pray about it but from my experience, its up to us to grab our boot straps, pull ourselves up, Man Up, and get to Quitting. God is proud of folks that roll their sleeves up and get to work.

Here, you wont be alone. We are all in it together. Each person in your quit group is feeling what your feeling.The vets know what your going through. Turn off the TV and pour yourself into this site. Read everything. Pay attention to peoples names. Learn their habits. Watch those on your roll. Keep up with them. These are all part of whats called " drinking the KTC kool-aide " And it works. On this page in the top[ left is a box called INbox. That's where folks can send you a message. And vice versa. I will be sending you my number. Shoot me a text or call. Ill quit with you every day.

Gdubya

Heed everything this badass quitter wrote. If you are serious and really want this post roll EVERYDAY! Read everything you can here. Learn to hate nicotine and our addiction. You can do this!

[pab1964]

Look your family didn't make you stick this shit in your mouth so quit bitchin at them! Come on here and bitch at us we can handle it, because we've been where you are!

[Corbin]

Daron, you have some serious bad ass support going on here from newbies who are struggling but still reaching out helping everyone they can, to the vets of all notorious vets. Failing yourself may be an option, I know I have done it numerous times, but failing these guys reaching out trying to help is not. Quit with you bro.

Corbin167

[Gdubya]

Yep. This doesn't work unless you post roll. Since you Quit on 8/21/15, you would be in the November 2015 HOF Quit group. Find the December 2015 group and go look for the info posted within that roll. Tells you how to post roll. Seems difficult but after the fog lifts, it will be a piece of cake. But like pab1964 said, the price of admission here is to post roll. And this is an accountability group, so if you post sometime other than first thing in the morning, expect a butt chewing.

[Gdubya]

D, your in the right place Bro. Know why I know that. 1) Because another KTC quitter text me a few minutes ago and told me you posted in the intros 2) He text me because he knows me and knows Im a firefighter also 3) He knows I' in Texas and I know he's in Kansas City. We've never met. But yes we are that good of friends. If I ever drive up his way I can assure you Ill be stopping by to see him. I tell you this so that you can see how we find success in this forum. We find and achieve success because here we Quit together. Those that go it alone don't usually last long. Its that difficult. I came here after a Captain on my department shared that he had been Quit for 5 years. I registered and then didn't post a Day 1 for 2 years. I saw my mother in law losing circulation in her feet due to smoking and that pushed me over the edge. I dipped for 35 years. Never able to Quit. I threw all I had into KTC. Read everything. Latched on to every set of digits ( phone number ) thrown my way. I reached out to every single member of my quit group. I then jumped in supporting new quit groups. Made friends with new Quitters. I gave all that I had so that I would succeed. I'm now 2 years and 7 days Quit. Freakn awesome. Completely possible here.

Gotta tell you. Warn you. Straight up. It can get rough in here. I've seen Christians throw in the towel and walk away. This is a hard core addiction we are facing. And frankly, God didn't give it to us and if your like me you've prayed for years for it to be gone. And here you are. Im not saying to not pray about it but from my experience, its up to us to grab our boot straps, pull ourselves up, Man Up, and get to Quitting. God is proud of folks that roll their sleeves up and get to work.

Here, you wont be alone. We are all in it together. Each person in your quit group is feeling what your feeling.The vets know what your going through. Turn off the TV and pour yourself into this site. Read everything. Pay attention to peoples names. Learn their habits. Watch those on your roll. Keep up with them. These are all part of whats called " drinking the KTC kool-aide " And it works. On this page in the top[ left is a box called INbox. That's where folks can send you a message. And vice versa. I will be sending you my number. Shoot me a text or call. Ill quit with you every day.

Gdubya

[pab1964]

Welcome my friend. Learn how to Post Roll and start immediately. First and foremost I can tell you're a family man. Congrats on finding site. Read all you can, listen and be the man you are,this is very hard but you can do it. I quit with you today!

[Keja]

You're making the right choice my joining here. If you're looking for support, you'll definitely find it here. We're all in this together.

[Kize]

Welcome to the group. Congrats on your quit. Quitting is a tough thing to do. I'm on day 20 of my quit and it has been the hardest thing that I've ever been through.

Make good use of the forum and rely on your brothers and sisters in the quit. This site is an awesome resource.

Welcome aboard and hang tough

[Daronh]

So forgive me, I'm a little slow on the forums, never been involved in an online community.

I officially quit on 8/21/15. Started dipping June 1985, only 30 short years. And like most, during that 30 years I can't recall ever going a full day without a dip. Hawken was the hook, then Kodiak, 20 years of Copenhagen topped off by 9 years or so of Grizzly red. Just doing simple math, about $36,000 ago. Now my oldest son is about the same age I was when I started. It makes me sick to think he might get addicted. Not gonna go there.

About me, firefighter/paramedic for a large city in Texas. Part time job (almost all firefighters have part time gigs) IT Director/Network Admin for a large church. Married to an exceptional wife for almost 20 years and we have 2 great sons.

I'm quitting because I want to. I'm sick of it. Sick of feeling like crap physically, mentally and emotionally. Sick of being an addict and slave. Ready to get on with the rest of my life and not leave a widow and 2 fatherless kids.

My main reason for joining is for support. I quit 11 days ago and I'm wearing out the ones I love and love me. Thanks in advance.