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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #479 on: December 02, 2013, 02:09:00 PM »
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Day 629 Nicotine, 27 alcohol

Never thought I would say this...."I'm am blessed to be a nicotine addict and an alcoholic." 

I don't concern myself with debating the good or bad of alcohol.  I have just come to understand that alcohol and I can not be friends.  Oh I've tried but we just don't work well together.  Not only can't we be friends but we should be enemies. 

Alcohol was and still is a friend of my Uncle.  Even after losing control of his truck and rolling it onto my dad, crushing his head and ejecting him from the car. 

Alcohol is still aiding my sister to fall deeper and deeper in anorexia and prescription meds.  She now is having seizures.

Alcohol ruined many of my uncles marriages.  When drinking, they chose poorly and broke marriage covenants.  Damaging the trust and value of family bonds.   

So some people can enjoy a beer at the game.  I now realize I can enjoy the game without beer. 

I love being able to wake up and crush the skull of nicotine every morning.  Now my strength is building with alcohol!  I am having many "a-ha" moments.   

Why is my addiction a blessing?  The meetings and the other addicts I have met have taught me the value of Honesty, Hope and Accountability.  Being quit and sober, my cynicism and negative outlook is being replaced with appreciation and optimism. 

Yes I am a nicotine addict and an alcoholic.  I am officially quit and sober every today.  Overcoming this addiction helps take the chains and blinders off to appreciate and work for the things in life that are the most precious and of the greatest worth.  Being quit and sober is a key ingredient to seeing and understanding what is truly valuable in my life.


Never, Never, Never, Ever Surrender to Addiction.  Even failure and victories can be a stepping stone to success but never surrender.  Keep hope alive in your quit and fight today!
Keep up that fight, keep helping others. You are great at it, and we are all in this together!
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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #478 on: December 02, 2013, 01:55:00 PM »
Quote from: Mthomas3824
Day 629 Nicotine, 27 alcohol

Never thought I would say this...."I'm am blessed to be a nicotine addict and an alcoholic."

I don't concern myself with debating the good or bad of alcohol. I have just come to understand that alcohol and I can not be friends. Oh I've tried but we just don't work well together. Not only can't we be friends but we should be enemies.

Alcohol was and still is a friend of my Uncle. Even after losing control of his truck and rolling it onto my dad, crushing his head and ejecting him from the car.

Alcohol is still aiding my sister to fall deeper and deeper in anorexia and prescription meds. She now is having seizures.

Alcohol ruined many of my uncles marriages. When drinking, they chose poorly and broke marriage covenants. Damaging the trust and value of family bonds.

So some people can enjoy a beer at the game. I now realize I can enjoy the game without beer.

I love being able to wake up and crush the skull of nicotine every morning. Now my strength is building with alcohol! I am having many "a-ha" moments.

Why is my addiction a blessing? The meetings and the other addicts I have met have taught me the value of Honesty, Hope and Accountability. Being quit and sober, my cynicism and negative outlook is being replaced with appreciation and optimism.

Yes I am a nicotine addict and an alcoholic. I am officially quit and sober every today. Overcoming this addiction helps take the chains and blinders off to appreciate and work for the things in life that are the most precious and of the greatest worth. Being quit and sober is a key ingredient to seeing and understanding what is truly valuable in my life.


Never, Never, Never, Ever Surrender to Addiction. Even failure and victories can be a stepping stone to success but never surrender. Keep hope alive in your quit and fight today!
Keep up that fight, keep helping others. You are great at it, and we are all in this together!
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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #477 on: December 02, 2013, 12:21:00 PM »
Day 629 Nicotine, 27 alcohol

Never thought I would say this...."I'm am blessed to be a nicotine addict and an alcoholic."

I don't concern myself with debating the good or bad of alcohol. I have just come to understand that alcohol and I can not be friends. Oh I've tried but we just don't work well together. Not only can't we be friends but we should be enemies.

Alcohol was and still is a friend of my Uncle. Even after losing control of his truck and rolling it onto my dad, crushing his head and ejecting him from the car.

Alcohol is still aiding my sister to fall deeper and deeper in anorexia and prescription meds. She now is having seizures.

Alcohol ruined many of my uncles marriages. When drinking, they chose poorly and broke marriage covenants. Damaging the trust and value of family bonds.

So some people can enjoy a beer at the game. I now realize I can enjoy the game without beer.

I love being able to wake up and crush the skull of nicotine every morning. Now my strength is building with alcohol! I am having many "a-ha" moments.

Why is my addiction a blessing? The meetings and the other addicts I have met have taught me the value of Honesty, Hope and Accountability. Being quit and sober, my cynicism and negative outlook is being replaced with appreciation and optimism.

Yes I am a nicotine addict and an alcoholic. I am officially quit and sober every today. Overcoming this addiction helps take the chains and blinders off to appreciate and work for the things in life that are the most precious and of the greatest worth. Being quit and sober is a key ingredient to seeing and understanding what is truly valuable in my life.


Never, Never, Never, Ever Surrender to Addiction. Even failure and victories can be a stepping stone to success but never surrender. Keep hope alive in your quit and fight today!
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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #476 on: November 27, 2013, 07:44:00 PM »
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Quote from: Mthomas3824
623 Nicotine / 21 Alcohol

What if I caved and posted a day 1?  Its not going to happen because I talked too much shit to drop my guard and let nicotine beat me.  Lets just say I did though. 

I would catch hell because I trash talked in my war.  I would never, never, never surrender to nicotine but what if I lost a battle?  KTC didn't fail me.  They stood with me in my fights and coached me to my victories and success.  I would come back and take the heat because I am to blame and I took out a huge withdrawal on the trust of the site I love so much.  I would know that I would need to make many deposits back into the trust account.

What about those 3 questions?  I don't think I need to write a book. (surprise) There isn't anything that is profound or eloquent that makes an excuse acceptable to the non-using addicts.  I can't even comprehend a scenario where I cave but if I did.....

What happened: I made a decision to chew tobacco and I humped the shit out of that can then I realize I was on bottom and was the one getting screwed. 

How did this happen: I didn't post or I broke my promise to the brothers. (Didn't follow the daily treatment to stay quit.)

What are you going to do differently: Post daily, Keep my word, and repeat.  I will not forget, ignore or decide I don't need my daily KTC treatment and armor. 

Never again will I act on impulse but I will pause and remember this moment and stick to the plan.  The craving will come and fade but posting roll and keeping my promise will happen every "Today".

I would hear the complaints and the hurt I caused others quit and I would make as much restitution as I could.  I would donate my gun fund (savings from chew) to KTC for shitting on the site.  I would own it because I don't want to be an excuse making always caving addict, I want to take ownership for my addiction and always stay in recovery.

But if I caved....I wouldn't be Mad at the way KTC responded.  I would be happy they were mad because they care about me and my success.  Love or Hate me you care but ignore me and there isn't a care. 

Bring the heat and bring the love for quitters!  Site DRAMA IS THERAPY and entertaining.  No one who posts a 2nd day one needed to fail.  They choose to fail.

So if they quit and chose to fail.  Why does this Day 1 have any value of trust? 

Cavers need to convert to the quit or get the fuck out of the sanctuary. IMO
'clap' Love it .....thank you Sir,once again for being you. Thanks for sharing this. Honored to be QUIT with you .
A quit is not just a decision. It is a series of actions that result in a quit. Glad to see you understand that man.

We have a far way to fall my friend. If I fail, that means that all 7000+ of my posts, tens of thousands of texts sent, and all the other words I've spoken about the Ktc are complete bullshit. That's a heavy load, but it also creates a web of accountability that keeps me quit.
Thats some crazy hump day pre-Thanksgiving holiday Jedi quit right there.

Love it, love KTC, love my quit!

Like Yoda says... Do or Do not, there is no try. Which will you be today?

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My Friend, this is one of the best posts I have seen in awhile. It lays out the process perfectly both for those of us to see and use to protect ourself moving forward, and to those who do return and have to post another day 1.

But for me, I just keep the addition on what I have laid before. I quit next to you with my armor fighting all the way.
Well said MT! Quit is far more than just taking 3 minutes to post your screen name to some cyberlog. Real quitters work to build their quit every day.
Agree, this thread is a perfect read for new quitters that see a caver getting his ass kicked. The brotherhood is real, we grow close quitting together and honestly care about each other. We actually become like brothers and sisters. Weird but many of us develop those BFF relationships. The concept that we are addicts for life takes time to sink in but is essential in order to keep that quit guard in place.
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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #475 on: November 27, 2013, 01:02:00 PM »
Quote from: SirDerek
Quote from: jlud007
Quote from: wastepanel
Quote from: jaynellie
Quote from: Mthomas3824
623 Nicotine / 21 Alcohol

What if I caved and posted a day 1?  Its not going to happen because I talked too much shit to drop my guard and let nicotine beat me.  Lets just say I did though. 

I would catch hell because I trash talked in my war.  I would never, never, never surrender to nicotine but what if I lost a battle?  KTC didn't fail me.  They stood with me in my fights and coached me to my victories and success.  I would come back and take the heat because I am to blame and I took out a huge withdrawal on the trust of the site I love so much.  I would know that I would need to make many deposits back into the trust account.

What about those 3 questions?  I don't think I need to write a book. (surprise) There isn't anything that is profound or eloquent that makes an excuse acceptable to the non-using addicts.  I can't even comprehend a scenario where I cave but if I did.....

What happened: I made a decision to chew tobacco and I humped the shit out of that can then I realize I was on bottom and was the one getting screwed. 

How did this happen: I didn't post or I broke my promise to the brothers. (Didn't follow the daily treatment to stay quit.)

What are you going to do differently: Post daily, Keep my word, and repeat.  I will not forget, ignore or decide I don't need my daily KTC treatment and armor. 

Never again will I act on impulse but I will pause and remember this moment and stick to the plan.  The craving will come and fade but posting roll and keeping my promise will happen every "Today".

I would hear the complaints and the hurt I caused others quit and I would make as much restitution as I could.  I would donate my gun fund (savings from chew) to KTC for shitting on the site.  I would own it because I don't want to be an excuse making always caving addict, I want to take ownership for my addiction and always stay in recovery.

But if I caved....I wouldn't be Mad at the way KTC responded.  I would be happy they were mad because they care about me and my success.  Love or Hate me you care but ignore me and there isn't a care. 

Bring the heat and bring the love for quitters!  Site DRAMA IS THERAPY and entertaining.  No one who posts a 2nd day one needed to fail.  They choose to fail.

So if they quit and chose to fail.  Why does this Day 1 have any value of trust? 

Cavers need to convert to the quit or get the fuck out of the sanctuary. IMO
'clap' Love it .....thank you Sir,once again for being you. Thanks for sharing this. Honored to be QUIT with you .
A quit is not just a decision. It is a series of actions that result in a quit. Glad to see you understand that man.

We have a far way to fall my friend. If I fail, that means that all 7000+ of my posts, tens of thousands of texts sent, and all the other words I've spoken about the Ktc are complete bullshit. That's a heavy load, but it also creates a web of accountability that keeps me quit.
Thats some crazy hump day pre-Thanksgiving holiday Jedi quit right there.

Love it, love KTC, love my quit!

Like Yoda says... Do or Do not, there is no try. Which will you be today?

'jedisith'
My Friend, this is one of the best posts I have seen in awhile. It lays out the process perfectly both for those of us to see and use to protect ourself moving forward, and to those who do return and have to post another day 1.

But for me, I just keep the addition on what I have laid before. I quit next to you with my armor fighting all the way.
Well said MT! Quit is far more than just taking 3 minutes to post your screen name to some cyberlog. Real quitters work to build their quit every day.
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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #474 on: November 27, 2013, 11:23:00 AM »
Quote from: jlud007
Quote from: wastepanel
Quote from: jaynellie
Quote from: Mthomas3824
623 Nicotine / 21 Alcohol

What if I caved and posted a day 1?  Its not going to happen because I talked too much shit to drop my guard and let nicotine beat me.  Lets just say I did though. 

I would catch hell because I trash talked in my war.  I would never, never, never surrender to nicotine but what if I lost a battle?  KTC didn't fail me.  They stood with me in my fights and coached me to my victories and success.  I would come back and take the heat because I am to blame and I took out a huge withdrawal on the trust of the site I love so much.  I would know that I would need to make many deposits back into the trust account.

What about those 3 questions?  I don't think I need to write a book. (surprise) There isn't anything that is profound or eloquent that makes an excuse acceptable to the non-using addicts.  I can't even comprehend a scenario where I cave but if I did.....

What happened: I made a decision to chew tobacco and I humped the shit out of that can then I realize I was on bottom and was the one getting screwed. 

How did this happen: I didn't post or I broke my promise to the brothers. (Didn't follow the daily treatment to stay quit.)

What are you going to do differently: Post daily, Keep my word, and repeat.  I will not forget, ignore or decide I don't need my daily KTC treatment and armor. 

Never again will I act on impulse but I will pause and remember this moment and stick to the plan.  The craving will come and fade but posting roll and keeping my promise will happen every "Today".

I would hear the complaints and the hurt I caused others quit and I would make as much restitution as I could.  I would donate my gun fund (savings from chew) to KTC for shitting on the site.  I would own it because I don't want to be an excuse making always caving addict, I want to take ownership for my addiction and always stay in recovery.

But if I caved....I wouldn't be Mad at the way KTC responded.  I would be happy they were mad because they care about me and my success.  Love or Hate me you care but ignore me and there isn't a care. 

Bring the heat and bring the love for quitters!  Site DRAMA IS THERAPY and entertaining.  No one who posts a 2nd day one needed to fail.  They choose to fail.

So if they quit and chose to fail.  Why does this Day 1 have any value of trust? 

Cavers need to convert to the quit or get the fuck out of the sanctuary. IMO
'clap' Love it .....thank you Sir,once again for being you. Thanks for sharing this. Honored to be QUIT with you .
A quit is not just a decision. It is a series of actions that result in a quit. Glad to see you understand that man.

We have a far way to fall my friend. If I fail, that means that all 7000+ of my posts, tens of thousands of texts sent, and all the other words I've spoken about the Ktc are complete bullshit. That's a heavy load, but it also creates a web of accountability that keeps me quit.
Thats some crazy hump day pre-Thanksgiving holiday Jedi quit right there.

Love it, love KTC, love my quit!

Like Yoda says... Do or Do not, there is no try. Which will you be today?

'jedisith'
My Friend, this is one of the best posts I have seen in awhile. It lays out the process perfectly both for those of us to see and use to protect ourself moving forward, and to those who do return and have to post another day 1.

But for me, I just keep the addition on what I have laid before. I quit next to you with my armor fighting all the way.

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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #473 on: November 27, 2013, 09:48:00 AM »
Quote from: wastepanel
Quote from: jaynellie
Quote from: Mthomas3824
623 Nicotine / 21 Alcohol

What if I caved and posted a day 1?  Its not going to happen because I talked too much shit to drop my guard and let nicotine beat me.  Lets just say I did though. 

I would catch hell because I trash talked in my war.  I would never, never, never surrender to nicotine but what if I lost a battle?  KTC didn't fail me.  They stood with me in my fights and coached me to my victories and success.  I would come back and take the heat because I am to blame and I took out a huge withdrawal on the trust of the site I love so much.  I would know that I would need to make many deposits back into the trust account.

What about those 3 questions?  I don't think I need to write a book. (surprise) There isn't anything that is profound or eloquent that makes an excuse acceptable to the non-using addicts.  I can't even comprehend a scenario where I cave but if I did.....

What happened: I made a decision to chew tobacco and I humped the shit out of that can then I realize I was on bottom and was the one getting screwed. 

How did this happen: I didn't post or I broke my promise to the brothers. (Didn't follow the daily treatment to stay quit.)

What are you going to do differently: Post daily, Keep my word, and repeat.  I will not forget, ignore or decide I don't need my daily KTC treatment and armor. 

Never again will I act on impulse but I will pause and remember this moment and stick to the plan.  The craving will come and fade but posting roll and keeping my promise will happen every "Today".

I would hear the complaints and the hurt I caused others quit and I would make as much restitution as I could.  I would donate my gun fund (savings from chew) to KTC for shitting on the site.  I would own it because I don't want to be an excuse making always caving addict, I want to take ownership for my addiction and always stay in recovery.

But if I caved....I wouldn't be Mad at the way KTC responded.  I would be happy they were mad because they care about me and my success.  Love or Hate me you care but ignore me and there isn't a care. 

Bring the heat and bring the love for quitters!  Site DRAMA IS THERAPY and entertaining.  No one who posts a 2nd day one needed to fail.  They choose to fail.

So if they quit and chose to fail.  Why does this Day 1 have any value of trust? 

Cavers need to convert to the quit or get the fuck out of the sanctuary. IMO
'clap' Love it .....thank you Sir,once again for being you. Thanks for sharing this. Honored to be QUIT with you .
A quit is not just a decision. It is a series of actions that result in a quit. Glad to see you understand that man.

We have a far way to fall my friend. If I fail, that means that all 7000+ of my posts, tens of thousands of texts sent, and all the other words I've spoken about the Ktc are complete bullshit. That's a heavy load, but it also creates a web of accountability that keeps me quit.
Thats some crazy hump day pre-Thanksgiving holiday Jedi quit right there.

Love it, love KTC, love my quit!

Like Yoda says... Do or Do not, there is no try. Which will you be today?

'jedisith'

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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #472 on: November 27, 2013, 09:35:00 AM »
Quote from: jaynellie
Quote from: Mthomas3824
623 Nicotine / 21 Alcohol

What if I caved and posted a day 1?  Its not going to happen because I talked too much shit to drop my guard and let nicotine beat me.  Lets just say I did though. 

I would catch hell because I trash talked in my war.  I would never, never, never surrender to nicotine but what if I lost a battle?  KTC didn't fail me.  They stood with me in my fights and coached me to my victories and success.  I would come back and take the heat because I am to blame and I took out a huge withdrawal on the trust of the site I love so much.  I would know that I would need to make many deposits back into the trust account.

What about those 3 questions?  I don't think I need to write a book. (surprise) There isn't anything that is profound or eloquent that makes an excuse acceptable to the non-using addicts.  I can't even comprehend a scenario where I cave but if I did.....

What happened: I made a decision to chew tobacco and I humped the shit out of that can then I realize I was on bottom and was the one getting screwed. 

How did this happen: I didn't post or I broke my promise to the brothers. (Didn't follow the daily treatment to stay quit.)

What are you going to do differently: Post daily, Keep my word, and repeat.  I will not forget, ignore or decide I don't need my daily KTC treatment and armor. 

Never again will I act on impulse but I will pause and remember this moment and stick to the plan.  The craving will come and fade but posting roll and keeping my promise will happen every "Today".

I would hear the complaints and the hurt I caused others quit and I would make as much restitution as I could.  I would donate my gun fund (savings from chew) to KTC for shitting on the site.  I would own it because I don't want to be an excuse making always caving addict, I want to take ownership for my addiction and always stay in recovery.

But if I caved....I wouldn't be Mad at the way KTC responded.  I would be happy they were mad because they care about me and my success.  Love or Hate me you care but ignore me and there isn't a care. 

Bring the heat and bring the love for quitters!  Site DRAMA IS THERAPY and entertaining.  No one who posts a 2nd day one needed to fail.  They choose to fail.

So if they quit and chose to fail.  Why does this Day 1 have any value of trust? 

Cavers need to convert to the quit or get the fuck out of the sanctuary. IMO
'clap' Love it .....thank you Sir,once again for being you. Thanks for sharing this. Honored to be QUIT with you .
A quit is not just a decision. It is a series of actions that result in a quit. Glad to see you understand that man.

We have a far way to fall my friend. If I fail, that means that all 7000+ of my posts, tens of thousands of texts sent, and all the other words I've spoken about the Ktc are complete bullshit. That's a heavy load, but it also creates a web of accountability that keeps me quit.
In the end I Surrender, I and I alone accept that I have and always will have a Nicotene ADDICTION. It is my choice to quit, but I can't do it alone. I get to go down this path one time, I want to do it right. I recognize that my word, my integrety to you is on the line and is only as good as my actions. Caving is not an option in this plan-Eafman 7/11

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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #471 on: November 26, 2013, 11:59:00 PM »
Quote from: Mthomas3824
623 Nicotine / 21 Alcohol

What if I caved and posted a day 1?  Its not going to happen because I talked too much shit to drop my guard and let nicotine beat me.  Lets just say I did though. 

I would catch hell because I trash talked in my war.  I would never, never, never surrender to nicotine but what if I lost a battle?  KTC didn't fail me.  They stood with me in my fights and coached me to my victories and success.  I would come back and take the heat because I am to blame and I took out a huge withdrawal on the trust of the site I love so much.  I would know that I would need to make many deposits back into the trust account.

What about those 3 questions?  I don't think I need to write a book. (surprise) There isn't anything that is profound or eloquent that makes an excuse acceptable to the non-using addicts.  I can't even comprehend a scenario where I cave but if I did.....

What happened: I made a decision to chew tobacco and I humped the shit out of that can then I realize I was on bottom and was the one getting screwed. 

How did this happen: I didn't post or I broke my promise to the brothers. (Didn't follow the daily treatment to stay quit.)

What are you going to do differently: Post daily, Keep my word, and repeat.  I will not forget, ignore or decide I don't need my daily KTC treatment and armor. 

Never again will I act on impulse but I will pause and remember this moment and stick to the plan.  The craving will come and fade but posting roll and keeping my promise will happen every "Today".

I would hear the complaints and the hurt I caused others quit and I would make as much restitution as I could.  I would donate my gun fund (savings from chew) to KTC for shitting on the site.  I would own it because I don't want to be an excuse making always caving addict, I want to take ownership for my addiction and always stay in recovery.

But if I caved....I wouldn't be Mad at the way KTC responded.  I would be happy they were mad because they care about me and my success.  Love or Hate me you care but ignore me and there isn't a care. 

Bring the heat and bring the love for quitters!  Site DRAMA IS THERAPY and entertaining.  No one who posts a 2nd day one needed to fail.  They choose to fail.

So if they quit and chose to fail.  Why does this Day 1 have any value of trust? 

Cavers need to convert to the quit or get the fuck out of the sanctuary. IMO
'clap' Love it .....thank you Sir,once again for being you. Thanks for sharing this. Honored to be QUIT with you .
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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #470 on: November 26, 2013, 06:13:00 PM »
623 Nicotine / 21 Alcohol

What if I caved and posted a day 1? Its not going to happen because I talked too much shit to drop my guard and let nicotine beat me. Lets just say I did though.

I would catch hell because I trash talked in my war. I would never, never, never surrender to nicotine but what if I lost a battle? KTC didn't fail me. They stood with me in my fights and coached me to my victories and success. I would come back and take the heat because I am to blame and I took out a huge withdrawal on the trust of the site I love so much. I would know that I would need to make many deposits back into the trust account.

What about those 3 questions? I don't think I need to write a book. (surprise) There isn't anything that is profound or eloquent that makes an excuse acceptable to the non-using addicts. I can't even comprehend a scenario where I cave but if I did.....

What happened: I made a decision to chew tobacco and I humped the shit out of that can then I realize I was on bottom and was the one getting screwed.

How did this happen: I didn't post or I broke my promise to the brothers. (Didn't follow the daily treatment to stay quit.)

What are you going to do differently: Post daily, Keep my word, and repeat. I will not forget, ignore or decide I don't need my daily KTC treatment and armor.

Never again will I act on impulse but I will pause and remember this moment and stick to the plan. The craving will come and fade but posting roll and keeping my promise will happen every "Today".

I would hear the complaints and the hurt I caused others quit and I would make as much restitution as I could. I would donate my gun fund (savings from chew) to KTC for shitting on the site. I would own it because I don't want to be an excuse making always caving addict, I want to take ownership for my addiction and always stay in recovery.

But if I caved....I wouldn't be Mad at the way KTC responded. I would be happy they were mad because they care about me and my success. Love or Hate me you care but ignore me and there isn't a care.

Bring the heat and bring the love for quitters! Site DRAMA IS THERAPY and entertaining. No one who posts a 2nd day one needed to fail. They choose to fail.

So if they quit and chose to fail. Why does this Day 1 have any value of trust?

Cavers need to convert to the quit or get the fuck out of the sanctuary. IMO
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« Reply #469 on: November 19, 2013, 03:05:00 PM »
616 nicotine / 14 alcohol

Addiction is predictable and yet I am still surprised at caving. KTC's plan is foolproof!

Are you a man of your word? Post roll, keep your word and make it through today.

If you follow the plan, you can not lose. So thoughts of a dip because you've done so well and deserve it etc. or just one will take the edge off your fight...It doesn't make sense to me. Why even come near that shit? It's poison. Yes you get cravings but you know how to win. Just win!

All too often we see addicts go back to nicotine like a dog that eats its vomit or a man that violates parole to go back to his cell.

Sad but predictable. Some never look back and never glamorize the nasty harlot. They go forward and work not only being quit but on recovering from years of slavery, bondage and abuse.

Addiction is who we are. It never ends but stay quit long enough and you will see that you are grateful and blessed to be an addict. I am fortunate to be a recovering addict. I have more insight on life. I've been to hell and don't want to go back.

Non-addicts steer clear of hell but they can't appreciate heaven as much because they don't know the opposite of heaven. I appreciate so much more because of my experience.

Its great to be an addict in recovery. Fucking AWESOME.

Remember 616 days later and I think addiction is a blessing. 14 days alcohol free and I am finally recovering from vices. KTC is a great tool for success...if we only learn and follow.

-- thank you this perspective from further free of the chains really helps
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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #468 on: November 19, 2013, 03:01:00 PM »
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« Reply #467 on: November 10, 2013, 10:22:00 AM »
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604 days is impressive for anything.  However, what has impressed me the most about you is that you stick around and that you help daily.  I cannot imagine the number of quitters (successful or unsuccessful) that you have helped over the past 604 days, nor does the # matter.

You come back every damn day and do it again.

I look forward to more from you and thank you for being that guy for 604 days.
605 Nicotine Day 2 Alcohol.

I am so amped up right now. I know some people can handle liquor and thats fine. I just realized that Alcohol and I don't get along. Believe me, I tried to make it work but we just can't be friends. I'm ready to do this shit again!

3 things you need to be happy.

Always have someone to love.

Always have something to do.

Always have something to look forward to.

I love my wife, I have to quit alcohol and nicotine for good. I look forward to thanksgiving this year...thats my favorite holiday.

I may have 99 problems, but I woke up happy today. I have those three things today because I am quit!
This is just amazing. 605 days!!!. You are a role model for people like me. I love the outlook you have on your life and it is a model and inspiration. Thank you for being around.

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Re: Mthomastherapy
« Reply #466 on: November 10, 2013, 10:14:00 AM »
It's good to see your winning avatar back! That otter was getting fat and lazy like me.
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« Reply #465 on: November 08, 2013, 02:01:00 PM »
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604 days is impressive for anything.  However, what has impressed me the most about you is that you stick around and that you help daily.  I cannot imagine the number of quitters (successful or unsuccessful) that you have helped over the past 604 days, nor does the # matter.

You come back every damn day and do it again.

I look forward to more from you and thank you for being that guy for 604 days.
605 Nicotine Day 2 Alcohol.

I am so amped up right now. I know some people can handle liquor and thats fine. I just realized that Alcohol and I don't get along. Believe me, I tried to make it work but we just can't be friends. I'm ready to do this shit again!

3 things you need to be happy.

Always have someone to love.

Always have something to do.

Always have something to look forward to.

I love my wife, I have to quit alcohol and nicotine for good. I look forward to thanksgiving this year...thats my favorite holiday.

I may have 99 problems, but I woke up happy today. I have those three things today because I am quit!
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