Mthomastherapy

[ERDVM]

Day 344

My title for the company I work is Director of HR. About 9 months ago, I hire a transactional attorney. The second day he was with us, I took him to lunch to get to know him a little better.

Interesting: He told me that he wouldn't be micro managed and if his work was done at 4:30, he wouldn't stay until 5:00 for face time. That was what bugged him about his last job. His boss would walk the halls at 4:30 to see who was still in the office and who was gone.

I told him a couple things, first as a small company there is always something to do. He should leave at five but leaving early only means he isn't applying himself. I also asked if he needed to be micro managed because we hired him with the understanding that he would get the work done. Bottom line we don't have time to look over his shoulder. If he feels micro managed here, then it must be that someone feels he isn't getting the work done. In short, get the work done and no one questions the hours you spend here.

Well he was always late to work. Rolled in around 9:30 - 10:00. When he went to lunch his lunches were longer than an hour and most days, he left before 5:00. One time during staff meeting, I noticed he was on facebook???

So our CEO sat him down and had 3 conversations with him about performance and a measurable was that he is always late to work. By the 3rd conversation, the CEO finally said, if you are late again, I might just terminate your employment with us.

2 days later the CEO is walking into the office after a morning meeting. As he is walking in, (10:00 AM) he sees this attorney walking in at the same time. "looks like you're late again" He said. The Attorney looked at him, shrugged his shoulders and kept walking to the elevator. The CEO loses it and said, you have nothing to say? I have talked to you about a small thing over and over. Your tardiness problem really bleeds to an attitude problem. "I pay you too much to be talking about this without getting results, I think I will fire you today." Well I didn't know about this until the end of the day. The CEO and this Attorney's doors where closed. When the CEO left, he called me and told me to fire him. I walked into our General Counsels office and there was the other attorney. (White as a ghost) "Mark, I am glad you are here, "attorney" is worried he is getting fired today." I asked the attorney to come to my office so that we can talk.

I sat him down and terminated his employment. The panic the shock and the disbelief was evident on his face. "You are terminated for low performance levels. Starting with your inability to be to work on time."

He said, "I am always on time." I didn't respond because to get to his office he has to walk past mine. I am sure I had a look on my face, expressing, "Really?, you expect me to agree?" Since I didn't respond but looked at him he continued and said, "well I may be tardy once a week." Still not true. He was probably on time once a week.

I was amazed. I felt bad for this man. An attorney, married with children and full of opportunity, growth and stock with this company. He went from a transactional attorney making 20k per month to filing unemployment.

Why didn't he get it?

What's your point Thomas?

I had a quitter text me and say that tobacco use is all around him at work.

Funny but something as simple as being on time led to this cats termination.

People that dip tobacco today may have the world by the tail. I picture the same shock, surprise etc when a tobacco user is diagnose with lip, mouth, throat or lung cancer.

"I have cancer? Why me? I really wasn't that bad. My life was a 20k month life. Now with cancer, my future looks grim and I am on unemployment."

Sure many people will feel bad for you. You will feel like a victim. Its only human and natural. However, deep down we all know....This was a result of your actions.

Moral of the story:

Don't chew tobacco. If you do and shrug your shoulders when someone tells you to quit...Don't be a pre-madona dumb ass. Cancer doesn't respect anyone, anywhere. Tobacco deaths are across the board. No respect for any religion, creed, color or national origin.

That attorney is mad and a victim but I am sure he thinks, If I would have just been on time.....

Lets be the quitter that never caves and finds ourselves say, "If I only would have quit this shit when I posted day one on KTC."

If someone gets cancer, it is tragic, horrible and ugly. If someone knowingly gets cancer from tobacco use, it is tragic, horrible, ugly, preventable and dumb.

Love KTC and the Elite quitters here. Just like being to work on times takes a little focus, discipline and effort. It shows you care about your job. Quitting nicotine takes a little focus, discipline and effort but is shows you care about your life.

Post roll. Its as easy as being on time to work.

Never hire transsexual attorneys. Except for maybe coach Steve and gmann.... :ph43r:

[cdaniels]

What a bad ass story that is... I FREAKIN LOVE IT!!! Thank you for that Mark.

[Mthomas3824]

Day 344

My title for the company I work is Director of HR. About 9 months ago, I hire a transactional attorney. The second day he was with us, I took him to lunch to get to know him a little better.

Interesting: He told me that he wouldn't be micro managed and if his work was done at 4:30, he wouldn't stay until 5:00 for face time. That was what bugged him about his last job. His boss would walk the halls at 4:30 to see who was still in the office and who was gone.

I told him a couple things, first as a small company there is always something to do. He should leave at five but leaving early only means he isn't applying himself. I also asked if he needed to be micro managed because we hired him with the understanding that he would get the work done. Bottom line we don't have time to look over his shoulder. If he feels micro managed here, then it must be that someone feels he isn't getting the work done. In short, get the work done and no one questions the hours you spend here.

Well he was always late to work. Rolled in around 9:30 - 10:00. When he went to lunch his lunches were longer than an hour and most days, he left before 5:00. One time during staff meeting, I noticed he was on facebook???

So our CEO sat him down and had 3 conversations with him about performance and a measurable was that he is always late to work. By the 3rd conversation, the CEO finally said, if you are late again, I might just terminate your employment with us.

2 days later the CEO is walking into the office after a morning meeting. As he is walking in, (10:00 AM) he sees this attorney walking in at the same time. "looks like you're late again" He said. The Attorney looked at him, shrugged his shoulders and kept walking to the elevator. The CEO loses it and said, you have nothing to say? I have talked to you about a small thing over and over. Your tardiness problem really bleeds to an attitude problem. "I pay you too much to be talking about this without getting results, I think I will fire you today." Well I didn't know about this until the end of the day. The CEO and this Attorney's doors where closed. When the CEO left, he called me and told me to fire him. I walked into our General Counsels office and there was the other attorney. (White as a ghost) "Mark, I am glad you are here, "attorney" is worried he is getting fired today." I asked the attorney to come to my office so that we can talk.

I sat him down and terminated his employment. The panic the shock and the disbelief was evident on his face. "You are terminated for low performance levels. Starting with your inability to be to work on time."

He said, "I am always on time." I didn't respond because to get to his office he has to walk past mine. I am sure I had a look on my face, expressing, "Really?, you expect me to agree?" Since I didn't respond but looked at him he continued and said, "well I may be tardy once a week." Still not true. He was probably on time once a week.

I was amazed. I felt bad for this man. An attorney, married with children and full of opportunity, growth and stock with this company. He went from a transactional attorney making 20k per month to filing unemployment.

Why didn't he get it?

What's your point Thomas?

I had a quitter text me and say that tobacco use is all around him at work.

Funny but something as simple as being on time led to this cats termination.

People that dip tobacco today may have the world by the tail. I picture the same shock, surprise etc when a tobacco user is diagnose with lip, mouth, throat or lung cancer.

"I have cancer? Why me? I really wasn't that bad. My life was a 20k month life. Now with cancer, my future looks grim and I am on unemployment."

Sure many people will feel bad for you. You will feel like a victim. Its only human and natural. However, deep down we all know....This was a result of your actions.

Moral of the story:

Don't chew tobacco. If you do and shrug your shoulders when someone tells you to quit...Don't be a pre-madona dumb ass. Cancer doesn't respect anyone, anywhere. Tobacco deaths are across the board. No respect for any religion, creed, color or national origin.

That attorney is mad and a victim but I am sure he thinks, If I would have just been on time.....

Lets be the quitter that never caves and finds ourselves say, "If I only would have quit this shit when I posted day one on KTC."

If someone gets cancer, it is tragic, horrible and ugly. If someone knowingly gets cancer from tobacco use, it is tragic, horrible, ugly, preventable and dumb.

Love KTC and the Elite quitters here. Just like being to work on times takes a little focus, discipline and effort. It shows you care about your job. Quitting nicotine takes a little focus, discipline and effort but is shows you care about your life.

Post roll. Its as easy as being on time to work.

[Mthomas3824]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit? 

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me.  I am still an addict.  A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer. 

However, I have faith that I am quit.  My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it.  Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit. 

God, lead me to the wise on addictions.  People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey. 

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props. 

My prayers where answered.  God did not remove my addiction.  I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect.  However, God did not abandon me.  He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey. 

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off.  I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction.  I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction. 

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today.  Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey. 

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28.  Holy crap, it does get easier.

Great post (and love the first line).

I will disagree with one thing though:

Holy crap, it does get easier.

It didn't get easier. You got stronger.

I'm fucking proud of you man.

I'm not sure waste, it must be easier because I'm still a weak puss and everyday feels easier. I thank God also for leading me to you addicts that have helped me everyday to stay quit. There have been so many days I just wished The Lord would remove the pain but looking back I also am glad for that suck as a reminder. I really thought at day 50 or so I understood "embrace the suck" but I was just beginning to understand, now not only do I understand I appreciate it!

Well said MT, glad to have found people like yourself here as well.

QLAFM

I am in the same boat per se MT. While I am not religious, I have faith and hope for a better future and you all are a big part of it. Together we can stand taller and do so much more than standing alone. Proud to be a brother in Him and in our quits today.

You are correct, God did not remove your addiction. Like mine it is still there. But with your prayers and asking for help, he guided you to a place with the tools, here and in your mind that allowed you to corner your addiction into a place it is managable.

Logged over 300 days. Sometimes I raged and other times I laughed, cried and even questioned. Always loved all you quitters and your comments. Thanks.

[RAZD611]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit? 

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me.  I am still an addict.  A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer. 

However, I have faith that I am quit.  My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it.  Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit. 

God, lead me to the wise on addictions.  People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey. 

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props. 

My prayers where answered.  God did not remove my addiction.  I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect.  However, God did not abandon me.  He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey. 

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off.  I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction.  I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction. 

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today.  Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey. 

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28.  Holy crap, it does get easier.

Great post (and love the first line).

I will disagree with one thing though:

Holy crap, it does get easier.

It didn't get easier. You got stronger.

I'm fucking proud of you man.

I'm not sure waste, it must be easier because I'm still a weak puss and everyday feels easier. I thank God also for leading me to you addicts that have helped me everyday to stay quit. There have been so many days I just wished The Lord would remove the pain but looking back I also am glad for that suck as a reminder. I really thought at day 50 or so I understood "embrace the suck" but I was just beginning to understand, now not only do I understand I appreciate it!

Well said MT, glad to have found people like yourself here as well.

QLAFM

I am in the same boat per se MT. While I am not religious, I have faith and hope for a better future and you all are a big part of it. Together we can stand taller and do so much more than standing alone. Proud to be a brother in Him and in our quits today.

You are correct, God did not remove your addiction. Like mine it is still there. But with your prayers and asking for help, he guided you to a place with the tools, here and in your mind that allowed you to corner your addiction into a place it is managable.

[TSNUS]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit? 

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me.  I am still an addict.  A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer. 

However, I have faith that I am quit.  My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it.  Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit. 

God, lead me to the wise on addictions.  People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey. 

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props. 

My prayers where answered.  God did not remove my addiction.  I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect.  However, God did not abandon me.  He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey. 

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off.  I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction.  I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction. 

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today.  Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey. 

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28.  Holy crap, it does get easier.

Great post (and love the first line).

I will disagree with one thing though:

Holy crap, it does get easier.

It didn't get easier. You got stronger.

I'm fucking proud of you man.

I'm not sure waste, it must be easier because I'm still a weak puss and everyday feels easier. I thank God also for leading me to you addicts that have helped me everyday to stay quit. There have been so many days I just wished The Lord would remove the pain but looking back I also am glad for that suck as a reminder. I really thought at day 50 or so I understood "embrace the suck" but I was just beginning to understand, now not only do I understand I appreciate it!

Well said MT, glad to have found people like yourself here as well.

QLAFM

I am in the same boat per se MT. While I am not religious, I have faith and hope for a better future and you all are a big part of it. Together we can stand taller and do so much more than standing alone. Proud to be a brother in Him and in our quits today.

[eric71]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit? 

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me.  I am still an addict.  A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer. 

However, I have faith that I am quit.  My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it.  Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit. 

God, lead me to the wise on addictions.  People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey. 

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props. 

My prayers where answered.  God did not remove my addiction.  I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect.  However, God did not abandon me.  He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey. 

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off.  I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction.  I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction. 

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today.  Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey. 

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28.  Holy crap, it does get easier.

Great post (and love the first line).

I will disagree with one thing though:

Holy crap, it does get easier.

It didn't get easier. You got stronger.

I'm fucking proud of you man.

I'm not sure waste, it must be easier because I'm still a weak puss and everyday feels easier. I thank God also for leading me to you addicts that have helped me everyday to stay quit. There have been so many days I just wished The Lord would remove the pain but looking back I also am glad for that suck as a reminder. I really thought at day 50 or so I understood "embrace the suck" but I was just beginning to understand, now not only do I understand I appreciate it!

Well said MT, glad to have found people like yourself here as well.

QLAFM

[Wt57]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit? 

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me.  I am still an addict.  A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer. 

However, I have faith that I am quit.  My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it.  Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit. 

God, lead me to the wise on addictions.  People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey. 

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props. 

My prayers where answered.  God did not remove my addiction.  I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect.  However, God did not abandon me.  He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey. 

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off.  I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction.  I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction. 

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today.  Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey. 

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28.  Holy crap, it does get easier.

Great post (and love the first line).

I will disagree with one thing though:

Holy crap, it does get easier.

It didn't get easier. You got stronger.

I'm fucking proud of you man.

I'm not sure waste, it must be easier because I'm still a weak puss and everyday feels easier. I thank God also for leading me to you addicts that have helped me everyday to stay quit. There have been so many days I just wished The Lord would remove the pain but looking back I also am glad for that suck as a reminder. I really thought at day 50 or so I understood "embrace the suck" but I was just beginning to understand, now not only do I understand I appreciate it!

[Kdip]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit? 

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me.  I am still an addict.  A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer. 

However, I have faith that I am quit.  My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it.  Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit. 

God, lead me to the wise on addictions.  People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey. 

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props. 

My prayers where answered.  God did not remove my addiction.  I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect.  However, God did not abandon me.  He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey. 

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off.  I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction.  I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction. 

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today.  Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey. 

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28.  Holy crap, it does get easier.

Great post (and love the first line).

I will disagree with one thing though:

Holy crap, it does get easier.

It didn't get easier. You got stronger.

I'm fucking proud of you man.

I am too Mthomas!!!!! You words ring so true!

[wastepanel]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit?

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me. I am still an addict. A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer.

However, I have faith that I am quit. My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it. Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit.

God, lead me to the wise on addictions. People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey.

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props.

My prayers where answered. God did not remove my addiction. I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect. However, God did not abandon me. He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey.

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off. I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction. I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction.

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today. Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey.

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28. Holy crap, it does get easier.

Great post (and love the first line).

I will disagree with one thing though:

Holy crap, it does get easier.

It didn't get easier. You got stronger.

I'm fucking proud of you man.

[Mthomas3824]

Day 330 - If quitting was easy, we would call it, "Your Mom"

"Faith without works is dead."

What does my belief in a higher power have to do with my ability to quit?

God didn't remove any suck, pain, guilt or sorrow from me. I am still an addict. A prayer to take this addiction away was not my answer.

However, I have faith that I am quit. My faith is so strong that I am quit, I work every day to protect it. Day after day, my work builds my faith and it grows to a point where I am sure one day, I will know I am quit.

God, lead me to the wise on addictions. People I never met and have been fortunate to meet have been the ministers and angels to help me on the journey.

Yeah I am giving you here on KTC props.

My prayers where answered. God did not remove my addiction. I learned that I am just vulnerable to addictions and that is what makes me imperfect. However, God did not abandon me. He just allowed me to work through this so that I would understand and value my journey.

I have greater faith in my quit today because I have hurt and worked my ass off. I am grateful that God didn't remove my addiction. I am grateful that he showed me the way to overcome my vulnerability to addiction.

I wanted a free ride but looking back, working for my freedom from nicotine gives me a deeper understanding and appreciation for others who are quitting today. Yeah its hard, but it is so worth the Journey.

I am quit today and my faith that I am quit for life is easier to comprehend on 330 than it was on 28. Holy crap, it does get easier.

[Its_Got2Happen]

That is some good shit mthomas. You are a philosopher man. I dig your metaphors. Proud to be quit with you. I refuse to walk back to my prison cell.

[Mthomas3824]

Day 317

Topic on my mind today...Anxiety: A lot of worry and concern about anxiety but shouldn't we have a dose of stress and anxiety? To grow, improve and develop, shouldn't we expect some pain and discomfort.

Strength training - find me one personal trainer that never gets exhausted or sore from workouts and that trainers strength will remain the same or decline.

Your body needs potassium to function but too much and it will poison and stop your heart.

Point: Expect to have anxiety. Just means you are out of your comfort level. When you aren't comfortable your body works to adapt and manage the discomfort...which increases your strength! As your strength increases, your quit gets easier. I don't think the cravings are less, I think you become stronger than the crave (Thoughts on that concept?)

If you feel stressed and a little anxious...you are growing stronger! Embrace it.

If you don't have some stress and anxiety, think about pushing yourself a little more.

Quitting nicotine is monumental! For people that have 1,2 or 3+ decades. Why wouldn't this cause anxiety, stress, loneliness etc. I was 36 when my dad died. Self sufficient and never needed money since I was 21. Yet when he died, I felt like I was on my own and didn't have anything to fall back on if I failed. Today, I don't sweat that because it was a made up stress and worry but I went through it. Embracing that worry got me to work to get to a point of confidence that I can solve my own problems. Loved my dad but I was already on my two feet when he passed. I grew and gained strength from that anxiety and stress.

Nicotine is dead to us now. Expect to be stressed and anxious wondering how to cope without somewhere to turn. It is like being new at something. Sure stress and anxiety will be your guide but Skoal Monster said it, "You quit, now go live your life" In other words, "You're free and go learn how to live free." Your first day on the Job, I bet was stressful and you were anxious.

KTC is a great place to mange your stress and anxiety. It is a training facility to quit first, then grow in strength, then learn to live free. I love the DoJo because many are in the phase of learning to live free and sharing there.

You have support, you are not alone and you can get stronger and manage the anxiety and stress. Stay the course, caving because you are stressed or anxious is just like walking back to your jail cell, opening the cell and letting your captor rape you of your freedom. That sounds a lot more stressful, laced with less worth and adding more sorrow to me.

I am stressed and anxious but I am free. I'll take it!

[kana]

Day 307

Skoal Monster said it and I want to adopt it.  "You quit, so go live your life."

I get it, we are addicts.  Our cross to bare will be that even though we know the nic bitch is evil, she can be very subtle and get us thinking about how much we miss and could use her in our lives.

This just reminds me of the film, "a beautiful mind".  The professor is a genius with one flaw that could ultimately destroy him.  What is real to him doesn't exist in reality.

Nicotine is just that for us.  Its a lie and a flaw that is pointless.   

If you get to a point where you glamorize, miss or crave one can hump, call or text a brother.  Don't fight alone.  If you don't have anyone to call, text, etc.  Get into chat and you will have help.  Ultimately get numbers of people you think could help you and give your number to people you can help!!!! 

I am growing impatient of too many people entertaining and missing nicotine.  When the lie comes, and it comes to me too...get mad!  Remind yourself that you quit and she is nothing but a cold blooded killer.  A terrorist that destroys lives, relationships and growth.  When a tobacco humper gets its fix it is because they aren't in the frame mind of success.  They are in the frame of escape.  News flash, you can't escape your reality.  Nicotine damns progress in your life. 

Be a winner and stay quit.  Use the tools you are taught not to cave.  Tobacco sickens me now.  Everyone of us came here to quit because we had a moment of truth and fact that this bitch needed to be terminated from our lives. 

If you sympathize with your enemy, you will lose.  You must always know that nicotine and Us Tobacco is your enemy!  If you find yourself in the same room with her....Go for the kill or run so you don't die! 

Finally never compare UST and Mcdonalds as on the same page and excuse the behavior of both. 

The topic is US Tobacco, they lie and market to children.  They give their product out for free because they know it is highly addictive.  Get a kid hooked and he will use for 21 years! (MY Expreience) 

Its okay to hate a weed and industry that knowingly kills and markets a substance that is illegal to underage kids. 

If you don't have a number to call for support.  PM me.  I love to fight the nic bitch.  I'll battle with anyone to dismiss her from your mind.  It becomes fun to kick her ass.  307 to ZERO.  See you tomorrow nic bitch.  Today I am loving my quit. 

      Fuck Those Guys and any who sympathizes with them!!!!

'clap' 'clap' Right on brother Thomas!

Just hit me right in the sack at the right time. No need for complacency when your life is at stake. Thanks MT!

quit with you all day long brother!!

MT, you are a wise man that I have learned so much from. This post is no different. As I read my mind wondered and asked why we would ever have any thoughts of nicotine (other than total hatred)?

What came to my mind was: Stockholm syndrome People suffering from Stockholm syndrome come to identify with and even care for their captors in a desperate, usually unconscious act of self-preservation. It occurs in the most psychologically traumatic situations, often hostage situations or kidnappings, and its effects usually do not end when the crisis ends. In the most classic cases, victims continue to defend and care about their captors even after they escape captivity. Symptoms of Stockholm syndrome have also been identified in the slave/master relationship.

Does any of that sound familiar? I agree fuck the captor!

Great Stuff!!!! Let's keep FIGHTING!!

I quit with all of you and nic can kiss my 'arse'

[gneeson88]

Day 307

Skoal Monster said it and I want to adopt it.  "You quit, so go live your life."

I get it, we are addicts.  Our cross to bare will be that even though we know the nic bitch is evil, she can be very subtle and get us thinking about how much we miss and could use her in our lives.

This just reminds me of the film, "a beautiful mind".  The professor is a genius with one flaw that could ultimately destroy him.  What is real to him doesn't exist in reality.

Nicotine is just that for us.  Its a lie and a flaw that is pointless.   

If you get to a point where you glamorize, miss or crave one can hump, call or text a brother.  Don't fight alone.  If you don't have anyone to call, text, etc.  Get into chat and you will have help.  Ultimately get numbers of people you think could help you and give your number to people you can help!!!! 

I am growing impatient of too many people entertaining and missing nicotine.  When the lie comes, and it comes to me too...get mad!  Remind yourself that you quit and she is nothing but a cold blooded killer.  A terrorist that destroys lives, relationships and growth.  When a tobacco humper gets its fix it is because they aren't in the frame mind of success.  They are in the frame of escape.  News flash, you can't escape your reality.  Nicotine damns progress in your life. 

Be a winner and stay quit.  Use the tools you are taught not to cave.  Tobacco sickens me now.  Everyone of us came here to quit because we had a moment of truth and fact that this bitch needed to be terminated from our lives. 

If you sympathize with your enemy, you will lose.  You must always know that nicotine and Us Tobacco is your enemy!  If you find yourself in the same room with her....Go for the kill or run so you don't die! 

Finally never compare UST and Mcdonalds as on the same page and excuse the behavior of both. 

The topic is US Tobacco, they lie and market to children.  They give their product out for free because they know it is highly addictive.  Get a kid hooked and he will use for 21 years! (MY Expreience) 

Its okay to hate a weed and industry that knowingly kills and markets a substance that is illegal to underage kids. 

If you don't have a number to call for support.  PM me.  I love to fight the nic bitch.  I'll battle with anyone to dismiss her from your mind.  It becomes fun to kick her ass.  307 to ZERO.  See you tomorrow nic bitch.  Today I am loving my quit. 

      Fuck Those Guys and any who sympathizes with them!!!!

'clap' 'clap' Right on brother Thomas!

Just hit me right in the sack at the right time. No need for complacency when your life is at stake. Thanks MT!

quit with you all day long brother!!

MT, you are a wise man that I have learned so much from. This post is no different. As I read my mind wondered and asked why we would ever have any thoughts of nicotine (other than total hatred)?

What came to my mind was: Stockholm syndrome People suffering from Stockholm syndrome come to identify with and even care for their captors in a desperate, usually unconscious act of self-preservation. It occurs in the most psychologically traumatic situations, often hostage situations or kidnappings, and its effects usually do not end when the crisis ends. In the most classic cases, victims continue to defend and care about their captors even after they escape captivity. Symptoms of Stockholm syndrome have also been identified in the slave/master relationship.

Does any of that sound familiar? I agree fuck the captor!

Great Stuff!!!! Let's keep FIGHTING!!