Well, I did it

[rdad]

Loved reading your intro this morning Kyle. You have a great attitude and some badass quitters supporting you. You are doing this! Keep going.

[Done4myson]

Thanks to all who posted here, I'm going strong on day 9, I have been posting roll to hold my self accountable and it really does work, I enjoy getting up in the am and making sure I succeed at my quit!!

Lots of inspirational stories on this site, ill definetly be sticking around, great group of folks here.

-Kyle

[Steakbomb18]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle

Welcome to KTC
I was told something when I started here that resonated with me and me think deeper about my reason for quitting and that was make sure that You are quitting for YOU and no one else because you dont want to end up resenting them down the road.
Other than that thought Congrats on the quit and look forward to seeing you around here!
What are your plans for staying quit this weekend?

Thanks for the kind words, and I definitely agree with the resentment part of quitting as I have tried before and had those same feelings, therefore the wife never said another thing about it for years, this time after 4 days in I told the wife I was done, she was shocked, nervous, and unsure how real I was being with her. She's super happy about the decision and we have conversations multiple times a day about it. I'm loaded up with mints, gum and jerky for now and typically have 2-3 strong cravings a day, I think about the man I want to be and that's enough to stay strong. This weekend I plan on staying busy doing projects around the house and take the boat out fishing as saltwater therapy is the best thing for me.

that is Awesome to hear that you are communicating with your wife and that she is supporting you!! my husband was a little skeptical and rough to be around but he is coming around a little at a time Good luck with your salt water therapy!!!! PM me if you ever need to vent
BTW you posted roll perfectly!!

^^^^ nice job, that's the way to do it! support each other! it's great here in the intros, too, so others can help out!

Have your weekend plans to stay quit ready, don't get caught by surprise! You got this if you it little by little and be ready for the big challenges!

Done - its the little things that count. A weekend quit plan?...F'n awesome. That's quitting at it's finest. Not to mention you got Brett to jump on your quit train...baddest of the badasses right there.

One thing...about the quitting for yourself thing (and I know lots already answered this and offered legit advice). Admittedly, it was weird at first for me to get my mind to think inwardly, that it was 100% about me. But I got there and came to a realization which fully justifies the selfishness. When you succeed in your quit, all of those around you will reap the benefits of you being quit. Friends, spouses, your kids...are all going to be better off because you quit. So, the point is...be proud of your selfishness from here on out.

Keep it up brother!

[brettlees]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle

Welcome to KTC
I was told something when I started here that resonated with me and me think deeper about my reason for quitting and that was make sure that You are quitting for YOU and no one else because you dont want to end up resenting them down the road.
Other than that thought Congrats on the quit and look forward to seeing you around here!
What are your plans for staying quit this weekend?

Thanks for the kind words, and I definitely agree with the resentment part of quitting as I have tried before and had those same feelings, therefore the wife never said another thing about it for years, this time after 4 days in I told the wife I was done, she was shocked, nervous, and unsure how real I was being with her. She's super happy about the decision and we have conversations multiple times a day about it. I'm loaded up with mints, gum and jerky for now and typically have 2-3 strong cravings a day, I think about the man I want to be and that's enough to stay strong. This weekend I plan on staying busy doing projects around the house and take the boat out fishing as saltwater therapy is the best thing for me.

that is Awesome to hear that you are communicating with your wife and that she is supporting you!! my husband was a little skeptical and rough to be around but he is coming around a little at a time Good luck with your salt water therapy!!!! PM me if you ever need to vent
BTW you posted roll perfectly!!

^^^^ nice job, that's the way to do it! support each other! it's great here in the intros, too, so others can help out!

Have your weekend plans to stay quit ready, don't get caught by surprise! You got this if you it little by little and be ready for the big challenges!

[Dieselchick87]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle

Welcome to KTC
I was told something when I started here that resonated with me and me think deeper about my reason for quitting and that was make sure that You are quitting for YOU and no one else because you dont want to end up resenting them down the road.
Other than that thought Congrats on the quit and look forward to seeing you around here!
What are your plans for staying quit this weekend?

Thanks for the kind words, and I definitely agree with the resentment part of quitting as I have tried before and had those same feelings, therefore the wife never said another thing about it for years, this time after 4 days in I told the wife I was done, she was shocked, nervous, and unsure how real I was being with her. She's super happy about the decision and we have conversations multiple times a day about it. I'm loaded up with mints, gum and jerky for now and typically have 2-3 strong cravings a day, I think about the man I want to be and that's enough to stay strong. This weekend I plan on staying busy doing projects around the house and take the boat out fishing as saltwater therapy is the best thing for me.

that is Awesome to hear that you are communicating with your wife and that she is supporting you!! my husband was a little skeptical and rough to be around but he is coming around a little at a time Good luck with your salt water therapy!!!! PM me if you ever need to vent
BTW you posted roll perfectly!!

[Done4myson]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle

Welcome to KTC
I was told something when I started here that resonated with me and me think deeper about my reason for quitting and that was make sure that You are quitting for YOU and no one else because you dont want to end up resenting them down the road.
Other than that thought Congrats on the quit and look forward to seeing you around here!
What are your plans for staying quit this weekend?

Thanks for the kind words, and I definitely agree with the resentment part of quitting as I have tried before and had those same feelings, therefore the wife never said another thing about it for years, this time after 4 days in I told the wife I was done, she was shocked, nervous, and unsure how real I was being with her. She's super happy about the decision and we have conversations multiple times a day about it. I'm loaded up with mints, gum and jerky for now and typically have 2-3 strong cravings a day, I think about the man I want to be and that's enough to stay strong. This weekend I plan on staying busy doing projects around the house and take the boat out fishing as saltwater therapy is the best thing for me.

[Done4myson]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle

Kyle - Join up with the January 2017 group. Post up your day count. Your Day 1 is the day you quit so if you had a dip on 10/9 and that was your last dip, that is day 1 and today would be Day 6 for you.

Also - glad you have stated it is an addiction because that is exactly what it is. We are all addicts here and we always will be. We don't be cured from this. We come here to make sure that we don't fall into the grasp of the poisonous weed we have been putting in our lips for days/months/years. We also do this every day...there is no break. There is no excuse for not coming here each day and posting up early in the morning. We don't post up at night...it is a promise we make each morning to ourselves to keep quit for that day and then we do it again the next day. You made sure you woke up and had your dip each day...you sure as hell can make sure you wake up and come here and post up each day.

Lastly - you cannot quit for your son or your wife or your job or for something else other than yourself. You need to quit because YOU want to quit. You can only quit for yourself...if you don't, you will likely cave because it has happened countless times on these forums where you see someone quitting for their wives or their kids and they post up a Day 1 and then get to day 140 and then leave and then after a short time they come back and post up a Day 1 again. If you quit for YOU...you are ahead of the game and will be able to continue your quit journey.

Post up...get involved. Share your number with your group to get to know them and have someone help you be accountable. The program works here and I'm proof of it 283 days in. Never did I go this long in my 22 years...NEVER!

Let's start your quit!

I did go to the roll call and add my name to the list (hope I did it right).
I am fully committed and only doing this for my self and my self alone, the reason for the name and bringing up the wife is because they are my real motivation in life. I want to honor them by my choice to quit and quit for good. I really do appreciate all that this group has to offer and I will continue to do the roll call as it will truly help with the accountability aspect. Looking forward to getting through this and helping others along the way.

[Dieselchick87]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle

Welcome to KTC
I was told something when I started here that resonated with me and me think deeper about my reason for quitting and that was make sure that You are quitting for YOU and no one else because you dont want to end up resenting them down the road.
Other than that thought Congrats on the quit and look forward to seeing you around here!
What are your plans for staying quit this weekend?

[Palpatine]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle

Kyle - Join up with the January 2017 group. Post up your day count. Your Day 1 is the day you quit so if you had a dip on 10/9 and that was your last dip, that is day 1 and today would be Day 6 for you.

Also - glad you have stated it is an addiction because that is exactly what it is. We are all addicts here and we always will be. We don't be cured from this. We come here to make sure that we don't fall into the grasp of the poisonous weed we have been putting in our lips for days/months/years. We also do this every day...there is no break. There is no excuse for not coming here each day and posting up early in the morning. We don't post up at night...it is a promise we make each morning to ourselves to keep quit for that day and then we do it again the next day. You made sure you woke up and had your dip each day...you sure as hell can make sure you wake up and come here and post up each day.

Lastly - you cannot quit for your son or your wife or your job or for something else other than yourself. You need to quit because YOU want to quit. You can only quit for yourself...if you don't, you will likely cave because it has happened countless times on these forums where you see someone quitting for their wives or their kids and they post up a Day 1 and then get to day 140 and then leave and then after a short time they come back and post up a Day 1 again. If you quit for YOU...you are ahead of the game and will be able to continue your quit journey.

Post up...get involved. Share your number with your group to get to know them and have someone help you be accountable. The program works here and I'm proof of it 283 days in. Never did I go this long in my 22 years...NEVER!

Let's start your quit!

[Done4myson]

Hey all, Kyle here
I finally said enough is enough on October 9th 2016. I was actually sick with some kind of stomach bug and couldn't take a dip for the life of me but after that had come and gone I was just determined to let go of my addiction. I have an 8 month old at home who is one of my biggest driving forces to stay off the stuff, along with a hottie of a wife who never bitched about it, although she hated it. She has given me lots of support and encouragement throughout the beginning of this journey. I fish and hunt a lot so I knew that was going to be the hardest part for me as it was the time I enjoyed a dip the most, I took the boat out and although it was hard, I focused on fishing and enjoying the outdoors with out it.
I honestly got to the point where I wasn't even enjoying it anymore and realistically doing it to supply my craving as it would manage my day by when and where and how long I got to keep it in. From 15-20 years of age I would do it from time to time along with cigs, then the doc told me I would be hauling around an oxygen tank if I didn't lose the cigs, so I picked up dipping full time at the age of 20 till now, I'm 31, that's roughly $15,000 that I spit into a cup, bottle, on the ground, in the toilet, etc..
All this to say I plan on sticking with it and this forum will help to hold me accountable and read others struggles along the way.
Good luck to all that fight the good fight, and stay strong.
-Kyle