Kalan: A recent quitter

[SirDerek]

Been on vacation with limited Wifi so I've been in posting roll only mode this past week. I made it through my first vacation since killing the can and going tobacco free. It was quite pleasant not having to worry about needing to get dip or how much would I needed to last all week etc. I put in some Smokey Mountain one night to take away the temptation of using as two of my cousins are dippers and it intrigued them and I got to discuss my quit and share what I've learned from here. I hope it got through and they will join me in quitting. Also a side note I knew I had to be prepared going into an atmosphere where tobacco would be present so I got some Smokey Mountain to combat any temptation. It's a constant battle and we must always be prepared. Quit on my friends

nice job, chalk up a victory for you

[RoyalCowboy7]

Been on vacation with limited Wifi so I've been in posting roll only mode this past week. I made it through my first vacation since killing the can and going tobacco free. It was quite pleasant not having to worry about needing to get dip or how much would I needed to last all week etc. I put in some Smokey Mountain one night to take away the temptation of using as two of my cousins are dippers and it intrigued them and I got to discuss my quit and share what I've learned from here. I hope it got through and they will join me in quitting. Also a side note I knew I had to be prepared going into an atmosphere where tobacco would be present so I got some Smokey Mountain to combat any temptation. It's a constant battle and we must always be prepared. Quit on my friends

[Diesel2112]

Today I want to sit back and reflect on the past month of my life. After hearing a man in my community whom I know very well was diagnosed with lip cancer I got shaken up a bit, a few days later Tony Gwynn, the baseball legend, passed away from cancer which he attributed to tobacco use and my world was rocked. I said fuck this I don't wanna take any more chances so I began searching for quitting methods and found the KTC forum on fake dips. I kept coming back to the site for a few days before I realized there was an online community(brotherhood) of quitters. When I joined KTC I was weak in my quit I didn't hate tobacco I just didn't want to get cancer. My first day Diesel got on my ass pretty hard and Thumblewort picked up where Diesel left off. I took their tough love as judgement and almost walked away from KTC but the cowboy in me said hell no stay your ass here and prove these sum bitches wrong. I began reading about the effects of tobacco and couldn't begin to fathom all the problems it causes/can cause. I learned about the importance of roll and proudly place my name with the SULTANS. I've learned to hate tobacco but am also aware of it's powers and it's deception. Today I am 31 days nicotine free and use Diesel as a mentor in my quit. I've learned that living without tobacco is a much more enjoyable life and that we are fighting a disease every day and can't ever give up. Thanks for all the support and to all the quitters who came before me for paving the way to assist me on my quit. I choose to fight this disease so I can enjoy freedom. Proud to be quit with everyone today.

I like getting on cowboy ass. I also like assless chaps, 10 gallon hats, and long walks on the beach.

31 days is HUGE, but it only gets better. Keep up the positive mental attitude and continue to reflect and take comfort in the fact that you KNOW you are doing the right thing.

I think a lot of guys struggle (I was one of them for awhile) because they aren't sure they are doing the right thing by quitting. They aren't sure if life without nic will be better.

It is.

The nic bitch is the enemy and she comes in many forms, and we are all fighting together.

To quote Mason Storm..."Nows the time, we're out gunned an undermanned. But you know something...we're gonna win / And I'll tell you why. Superior attitude, superior state of mind / We'll get 'em buddy / Believe me. Every fuckin' one of 'em"

Quit on...

[RoyalCowboy7]

Today I want to sit back and reflect on the past month of my life. After hearing a man in my community whom I know very well was diagnosed with lip cancer I got shaken up a bit, a few days later Tony Gwynn, the baseball legend, passed away from cancer which he attributed to tobacco use and my world was rocked. I said fuck this I don't wanna take any more chances so I began searching for quitting methods and found the KTC forum on fake dips. I kept coming back to the site for a few days before I realized there was an online community(brotherhood) of quitters. When I joined KTC I was weak in my quit I didn't hate tobacco I just didn't want to get cancer. My first day Diesel got on my ass pretty hard and Thumblewort picked up where Diesel left off. I took their tough love as judgement and almost walked away from KTC but the cowboy in me said hell no stay your ass here and prove these sum bitches wrong. I began reading about the effects of tobacco and couldn't begin to fathom all the problems it causes/can cause. I learned about the importance of roll and proudly place my name with the SULTANS. I've learned to hate tobacco but am also aware of it's powers and it's deception. Today I am 31 days nicotine free and use Diesel as a mentor in my quit. I've learned that living without tobacco is a much more enjoyable life and that we are fighting a disease every day and can't ever give up. Thanks for all the support and to all the quitters who came before me for paving the way to assist me on my quit. I choose to fight this disease so I can enjoy freedom. Proud to be quit with everyone today.

[ZillahCowboy]

Before June 23 (day I joined KTC) I never imagined I would be able to sit through watching a baseball game without some Redman or Copenhagen but sitting here watching the All-Star game tonight I have to say it feels great not being worried about whether I have enough tobacco for the whole game (same goes for when I'm playing softball). I'm learning the things I used to do with a dip in that I'm actually enjoying more without one. Not only is nicotine/tobacco terrible for your health but damn did it hinder me from truly enjoying things in life. I'm saddened that I let myself be a slave to tobacco for over 5 years but with the help of KTC and my SULTAN brothers and sister I'm learning to live free one day at a time.

RC7,
Yep, when you take nic out of your life, you understand what freedom is. No hindrances, no guilt, no hiding from family, no being alone so you can dip, no freaking sores in your mouth, no panic attacks, no racing heart, no dog-shit breath, no spilled dipper cups, no cancelled dentist visits because you're too f'ing scared, and the list goes on and on. It is amazing and it is beautiful to be truly free. Which is the reason you must guard your quit closely. Protect it like the prize that it is. Complacency is your enemy now. Be mindful of the insidious nature of the nic bitch, because she will take advantage of complacency and make you pay. Stay clean. The alternative is terrifying. Quit with you brother.
ZC.

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Thanks Ryan. I know gotta be on guard every day the nicbitch doesn't take a day off which means I can't either(this is an important concept to figure out early on). Tarpon, thanks man I'm learning things are becoming more enjoyable without the poison it's really satisfying.

Yes. It's a great feeling. Nice work, man.

[RoyalCowboy7]

Thanks Ryan. I know gotta be on guard every day the nicbitch doesn't take a day off which means I can't either(this is an important concept to figure out early on). Tarpon, thanks man I'm learning things are becoming more enjoyable without the poison it's really satisfying.

[tarpon17]

Before June 23 (day I joined KTC) I never imagined I would be able to sit through watching a baseball game without some Redman or Copenhagen but sitting here watching the All-Star game tonight I have to say it feels great not being worried about whether I have enough tobacco for the whole game (same goes for when I'm playing softball). I'm learning the things I used to do with a dip in that I'm actually enjoying more without one. Not only is nicotine/tobacco terrible for your health but damn did it hinder me from truly enjoying things in life. I'm saddened that I let myself be a slave to tobacco for over 5 years but with the help of KTC and my SULTAN brothers and sister I'm learning to live free one day at a time.

same here RC, i can comfortably watch ball now without poisoning myself. Great work!!

[Its_Got2Happen]

Before June 23 (day I joined KTC) I never imagined I would be able to sit through watching a baseball game without some Redman or Copenhagen but sitting here watching the All-Star game tonight I have to say it feels great not being worried about whether I have enough tobacco for the whole game (same goes for when I'm playing softball). I'm learning the things I used to do with a dip in that I'm actually enjoying more without one. Not only is nicotine/tobacco terrible for your health but damn did it hinder me from truly enjoying things in life. I'm saddened that I let myself be a slave to tobacco for over 5 years but with the help of KTC and my SULTAN brothers and sister I'm learning to live free one day at a time.

Well done. Keep up the great work. I am glad the days are getting easier for you. Be ready, there still may be hard days and hard times. BE READY! Have a plan. And never forget day one. There should never be another.

[RoyalCowboy7]

Before June 23 (day I joined KTC) I never imagined I would be able to sit through watching a baseball game without some Redman or Copenhagen but sitting here watching the All-Star game tonight I have to say it feels great not being worried about whether I have enough tobacco for the whole game (same goes for when I'm playing softball). I'm learning the things I used to do with a dip in that I'm actually enjoying more without one. Not only is nicotine/tobacco terrible for your health but damn did it hinder me from truly enjoying things in life. I'm saddened that I let myself be a slave to tobacco for over 5 years but with the help of KTC and my SULTAN brothers and sister I'm learning to live free one day at a time.

[RoyalCowboy7]

One thing I've learned through KTC is you have to make your quit your own. Do whatever it takes to keep the shit out of your lip. Make yourself knowledgable, use fake dip or seeds, chew gum or use KTC but always remember that before anything else you must promise to yourself you will not use nicotine/tobacco today because if you don't believe that promise yourself you won't succeed. Lean on others for support but don't lean too much or your quit will never be stable you yourself have to create a strong foundation for your quit. Own your quit and lets all go tobacco free today

Good quit going brother. Hate the nic bitch. Love and protect your quit. It's the only way to regain life. I quit with you today and everyday.
ZC

Two ghey cowboys. ^^^^ Favorite movie...Brokeback Mountain.

Thanks Zillah preciate it man and damn Diesel may be ghey but didn't use nicotine today lmao and as far as brokeback mountain ain't never seen it big fan of 8 seconds though (interesting fact apparently Lane Frost never used tobacco)

[Diesel2112]

One thing I've learned through KTC is you have to make your quit your own. Do whatever it takes to keep the shit out of your lip. Make yourself knowledgable, use fake dip or seeds, chew gum or use KTC but always remember that before anything else you must promise to yourself you will not use nicotine/tobacco today because if you don't believe that promise yourself you won't succeed. Lean on others for support but don't lean too much or your quit will never be stable you yourself have to create a strong foundation for your quit. Own your quit and lets all go tobacco free today

Good quit going brother. Hate the nic bitch. Love and protect your quit. It's the only way to regain life. I quit with you today and everyday.
ZC

Two ghey cowboys. ^^^^ Favorite movie...Brokeback Mountain.

[ZillahCowboy]

One thing I've learned through KTC is you have to make your quit your own. Do whatever it takes to keep the shit out of your lip. Make yourself knowledgable, use fake dip or seeds, chew gum or use KTC but always remember that before anything else you must promise to yourself you will not use nicotine/tobacco today because if you don't believe that promise yourself you won't succeed. Lean on others for support but don't lean too much or your quit will never be stable you yourself have to create a strong foundation for your quit. Own your quit and lets all go tobacco free today

Good quit going brother. Hate the nic bitch. Love and protect your quit. It's the only way to regain life. I quit with you today and everyday.
ZC

[RoyalCowboy7]

One thing I've learned through KTC is you have to make your quit your own. Do whatever it takes to keep the shit out of your lip. Make yourself knowledgable, use fake dip or seeds, chew gum or use KTC but always remember that before anything else you must promise to yourself you will not use nicotine/tobacco today because if you don't believe that promise yourself you won't succeed. Lean on others for support but don't lean too much or your quit will never be stable you yourself have to create a strong foundation for your quit. Own your quit and lets all go tobacco free today

[RoyalCowboy7]

Thanks Mule  Diesel sure do appreciate it guys