I am a repeat customer. First joined in '09 and successfully remained quit for approx 1 1/2 years. Caved in a heap of excuses which I found 'justifiable' at the time. I've given 'thought' to quitting several times since, and have thrown out many a half-used can in the morning just to pack a new one by the commute home. I've been chewing for 25 years, and have honed my skills of concealment to the point that few are even aware that I have such a disgusting habit.
I'll spare the long story. The short one goes like this:
I got drunk on Saturday night, really drunk while sitting on my own couch watching tv w/ the family. The family went to bed, but I didn't. Had to get in that last drink and that last chew. (many of you know what I'm talking about) My wife went to bed alone, and woke up to the mess in the kitchen from the popcorn I was supposed to have cleaned up the night before, but was too drunk. My 8 year old son found my can of Grizzly on the couch, and when I came out of the bedroom he asked, "Is this yours, Dad?"
None of my kids know that I chew. None of them know how much I abuse alcohol, either. None of them realize the hypocrite that their father is.... but I do, and I'm sick of it. and I'm changing it. NOW!
I couldn't even answer my son's question, I just took it from his hand w/out a response and went outside. I couldn't even stand to see it in his innocent hand...
I'm back. I'm quit. I'm choosing life.