Well today is a rough one. I'm back at the fire station, the memories of the times I would walk around with that crap in my lip banging on my brain. Had a good conversation with a brother in quit though settled me down. Also my little girl telling me this morning that shes happy that I "dont put that brown stuff" in my mouth helps. Ultimately today will be a win, but I've decided to take it 30 minutes to an hour at a time, and keep recommitting to the quit
Mike, Welcome to the KTC Family. I am not sure where you are but I want to let you know, you are not only a Quit Brother to me, but also a Fire Brother. I'm from Vermont, started as a Vol. Firefighter at age 15, I gave up the fire service when I hit 35 as I started a family and moved, and just never had the time to dedicate to the standards I set for myself at the New Department. Fighting fire is still in my Blood. All my Uncles were fire fighters, my Grandfather, I went full in FF/EMTD (At that time) 110%, just like everything, if I can't give it my all I don't bother. I stay active helping my Cousins at the Department when I can give some time, make sure they stay trained and safe, I keep up with the daily going on's and I remember our fallen. My back is not what it use to be, but damn I miss the Brotherhood. That's one thing I love about KTC, that feeling of Brotherhood we are so use to.
Today I hit 100 Days Quit, most are calling it a Win, and I do too, but it's that Firefighting Part of me that hates the Attention, I'm no "Hero or Leader" I'm just a guy doing what I do. I won't lie to you and tell you this Quit is easy. Before I found KTC I went a year and a half by myself, using Nic Gum, Patches, you name it. Then I had one bad day and I caved.. But since I joined KTC, it has made it a lot easier, these Brothers and Sisters know what we are dealing with, the only advise I can give is get those digits and don't be afraid to use them. Go all in Brother and I promise this will work for you. I will PM My digits once this is posted. I'm proud that you are here and you finally said enough is enough, I was a Grizz Brother as well, it honestly did nothing for us but messed us up, we are no better then the Junkies we risk our lives for every day, but then again we are better then them because we are doing something about our Addiction, and we will get through it together. Seriously Bro, if you need anything, I have your back.
Stay Strong and I like how you are working things. One of my Favorite Sayings come from the Story of Marcus Luttrell (The Lone Survivor) When his brothers were killed, he escaped the enemy, he did it by drawing a line in the dirt, he crawled to that line and drew the next, he never quit, so that's how I quit. Its told by the vets here ODAAT (One Day at a time) Start with that 24 hour promise, if 24 hours is to long do it Hour by Hour, Minute by Minute, Hell Second by Second. Draw that line in your mind, get to it and draw the next. All we have is Right Now, don't worry about tomorrow, Next Week or Month. You got this brother and I will have your back along the way.
Wake Up, Piss, Post. I'm Proud to quit with you Today!
As a new group the Vets will be tough on you and August, Like the Fire Service and the Breaking in of a Probie, take it in Stride, none of us are better then anyone here on KTC, We are only as strong as our weakest link. Become a Team / Unit start talking about a Name for your Group, keep the ideas flowing until the last day someone can join your group and vote on it. Be accountable for each other share those digits, use your page like it is the firehouse, remember it's not only there to post roll. Lead by example.
Stay safe out there Brother and thank you for your service to the community!
Rick Jr 100
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