New to Site 10/31/16 Quit Date

[ChickDip]

Happy 1/2 dangle day Viking!
Nice 500!

[eyehatecope]

Day 311, it's been a long time since I posted in here, but I thought I would journal some victories and scares.

In the 200s, I was coaching baseball all summer. I've played or coached ball pretty much the entire time I chewed, so I was nervous about all the triggers. I was completely shocked at how all the tools I learned here helped me to stay quit. Posting early. Texting my promise every day to a number of quitters. I backed off the site, a lot to do with life, a little to do with taking a break, but I've come back and refreshed.

A few weeks ago, my wife really pissed me off and it was one of those she's pissed at the world, but not at me, but yet she thinks it's okay to take it out on me, kind of pissed off nights. The thought of chewing actually popped into my mind, just to spite her. 250+ days nicotine free and I my addict brain thought about caving in.

Thankfully, I had HG, Lentz, Law, Gas, DJF, and others chatting with me and keeping my mind off of it, making me laugh, etc. That's the brotherhood piece of this. I can't imagine KTC without these folks backing me, backing new quitters, etc.

The people on this site are so powerful. I can't thank all of you enough for helping me through the good and bad times.

Mine seems to stay on nag/B mode lol. Good post. I'm reminded each and every single day why this place, and the tools are wonderful to have. My best friend recently started back dipping. Of course he was a pussy and hid it from me until last week. I got all over his ass and then I let it go. I/we can't make people quit. All we can do is be there for them with encouragement.

[Viking]

Day 311, it's been a long time since I posted in here, but I thought I would journal some victories and scares.

In the 200s, I was coaching baseball all summer. I've played or coached ball pretty much the entire time I chewed, so I was nervous about all the triggers. I was completely shocked at how all the tools I learned here helped me to stay quit. Posting early. Texting my promise every day to a number of quitters. I backed off the site, a lot to do with life, a little to do with taking a break, but I've come back and refreshed.

A few weeks ago, my wife really pissed me off and it was one of those she's pissed at the world, but not at me, but yet she thinks it's okay to take it out on me, kind of pissed off nights. The thought of chewing actually popped into my mind, just to spite her. 250+ days nicotine free and I my addict brain thought about caving in.

Thankfully, I had HG, Lentz, Law, Gas, DJF, and others chatting with me and keeping my mind off of it, making me laugh, etc. That's the brotherhood piece of this. I can't imagine KTC without these folks backing me, backing new quitters, etc.

The people on this site are so powerful. I can't thank all of you enough for helping me through the good and bad times.

[pab1964]

Day 144- posted in the February group and transferred here in case it helps someone STAY AT THE SITE PAST THE HOF and saves his/her quit

This morning, I had breakfast with a partner with whom I work. It was a stressful conversation, discussion about going forward, about some rifts I've had with a co-worker, attempts I want to make to reach out to improve that relationship. Really intense stuff for me to be discussing at 7:00 a.m.

I got back to my desk and wanted to dip badly to "help" me deal with the anxiety and stress of this conversation, the action plan, and taking the first step. No way I'm doing it and it's because of the tools I've learned here, the people relying on me at home and here.

Coming up on 5 months quit. Quitting is hard. There are days and moments where I want to give up and give in, but I know they pass and I know I can't give up on quitting as long as I'm posting roll. Still not cured.

POSTING ROLL SAVED MY ASS TODAY

These struggles that I continue to go through, and I assume others are too even though they might not talk about them, are why I get so pissed at you assholes who skip roll or post late. Do you not give a shit about anyone but yourself? Are you better than me because you can skip roll and post when you want to post? If so, 'Finger'

Damn good stuff! We all learn other ways of handling stress. Very good example of posting roll Early EDD Odaat! Learn to hate the nic and how to use your tools provided here and you cannot fail but you can and almost certainly will if you're not here Edd! Damn good quit wood from this Viking! Thanks!

[Viking]

Day 144- posted in the February group and transferred here in case it helps someone STAY AT THE SITE PAST THE HOF and saves his/her quit

This morning, I had breakfast with a partner with whom I work. It was a stressful conversation, discussion about going forward, about some rifts I've had with a co-worker, attempts I want to make to reach out to improve that relationship. Really intense stuff for me to be discussing at 7:00 a.m.

I got back to my desk and wanted to dip badly to "help" me deal with the anxiety and stress of this conversation, the action plan, and taking the first step. No way I'm doing it and it's because of the tools I've learned here, the people relying on me at home and here.

Coming up on 5 months quit. Quitting is hard. There are days and moments where I want to give up and give in, but I know they pass and I know I can't give up on quitting as long as I'm posting roll. Still not cured.

POSTING ROLL SAVED MY ASS TODAY

These struggles that I continue to go through, and I assume others are too even though they might not talk about them, are why I get so pissed at you assholes who skip roll or post late. Do you not give a shit about anyone but yourself? Are you better than me because you can skip roll and post when you want to post? If so, 'Finger'

[Viking]

Man... I just read your HOF speech... wow... just WOW!

That was some of the beat info put together in one place I've seen on this site.

Great job and keep up the good work!

I liked it so well, I've added it to my signature line...

Thanks, Suthern! I had a lot of fun writing it and reflecting on my first 100. Looking forward to many more days with you here and my other quit brothers and sisters!

[suthern_gntlman]

Man... I just read your HOF speech... wow... just WOW!

That was some of the beat info put together in one place I've seen on this site.

Great job and keep up the good work!

I liked it so well, I've added it to my signature line...

[JGlav]

Nailed it. Congrats man.

[Bert75]

Nicely done Viking! Stay strong. I quit with you again today buddy!

[Law1358]

Viking,
Ive already texted you and commented in our group my congratulations to you on HOF! You have been a great inspiration to many, and a great inspiration to me personally! Your HOF Speech may be the best ive ever read and it is a testament to how committed you are to your quit. I am honored to call you a freind and to quit with you EDD from here on out...Congratulations Brother

[ChickDip]

Viking brother!!! Congrats on the HOF!! This is just the beginning; keep slaying that nic bitch ODAAT.

CONGRATS ON 100 DAYS VIKING!

[MN_Engineer]

Viking brother!!! Congrats on the HOF!! This is just the beginning; keep slaying that nic bitch ODAAT.

[DonkeyMN]

Congratulations on the 100 mark Viking!

I enjoy reading your intro - whether you know it or not you are a beacon of light for new bastards like me to follow.

MN strong!

[harvestgirl]

Happy HOF Day!

But, like you said before, always remember Day 1.

Proud to be quit with you bro.

[jpetmpls]

Congrats on 100!