Introduction

[Jlud007]

Day 3 buddy! We're almost clear of the suck, better days ahead keep up the good work!

[Done4Me]

I've only been here 13 days and you've attracted HOF attention. I'm right there with you with 25 years of shit in my mouth. The suck is awful. It's still fresh for me but I imagine everyone on this site vividly remembers their suck in technicolor. Funny how that works it's so damn awful that it deters. Be wise and rely on the strength and courage you honed from your days in the service and in your career. You've got this, +1 it ODAAT. And you've got LOOT on your ass to make sure it happens.

I'm out of town this weekend at the all star race. I saw a young marine last night holding his girlfriend's smokes while she was in the bathroom. He had a can in his back pocket and I came so close to striking up a conversation with the kid but his girlfirend came out and saved his ass from my preaching. Friggin 13 days and i think I'm a bad ass. It's funny how you do something for 25 years that you know will kill you, you stop it for 13 days and you think you rule the damn world. I gotta be honest - it's an awsome feeling. Get through the suck and you'll be there with me. Don't know if you're a drinker but staying clear of alcohol at the beginning is highly recommended.

[Mogul]

Chowder, you got some bad ass quitters in your corner here at KTC. Listen to them and focus on MCO's avatar anytime that you need to find your happy place. IF I can do this you damn sure can. It will suck but if you will just flip that switch in your head that you are quit and never look back (full throttle quit), you will be a new man in no time. You need help, I'm here.

Mogul

[MCO]

Howdy Chowdie,

Congrats on day 2 brother, these first days will suck, but you can and will make it through this. Get involved with your group, try out live chat, and post roll every damn day. Proud to quit with you today and every day Chowdie!

MCO

[mb289]

Welcome Chowdie! You are at the right place to be quit. I remember day 2 well...hard as hell but I had made my decision to be quit. Sounds like you made your decision as well. It's not easy but you will make it. Be strong and take the advice already given. BTW, I chewed for over 33 years, so I know what you are going thru. It does get easier!

mb289

[Jlud007]

Welcome Chowdie,

No doubt your deep in the suck and its gonna suck for awhile. Just know that it gets better if you stick with it, give your quit roots and let it grow. Hang around here as much as you can and read, read, read. Keep your mouth full of seeds, gum whatever it takes. Keep posting roll, every damn day with no exceptions, get some numbers and use them. Build your net of accountability that will help you stay quit and maybe even more important, the quitters that came before you that will give you that faith that it will indeed get better. We can't promise when, but it will and the freedom is tremendous.

I used Kodiak for 23 years so I know right where your at, keep your head up and check your Inbox (1) above. That's a PM with my number, use it i'm here to support you.

I quit with you today!

[starr_78]

Keep going chowdie. Always make sure you have a plan in place when you are craving, and it seems that you have one so far. Keep it up and get to posting with Loot. That is one impressive group he is asking you to become a part of.

[Thumblewort]

Direct your anger at the NIC bitch, and what she stole from you. Smack her ass down because you are beating her today.

[Chowdie]

Day 2 -and to quote private pile "I am in a world of shit". I had a rough night sleeping with major night sweats. I woke up today and craved coffee and chew, instead I had cranberry juice and sunflower seeds. My life is changing for the better but I am one angry SOB right now.

[Thumblewort]

Embrace the suck Chowdie, remember how much it sucks, and know you never have to do it again because you are quit. I quit with you today.

[rtpope]

Whew. One post and you've already got Loot on your ass. Good luck with that brother.

Seriously, this is going to suck donkey balls and you ain't seen nothin yet. The bitch will speak to you. Learn how to hear her and separate her from everything else.

Welcome. I quit with you brother.

Post roll EDD. Make friends, or enemies...trade digits, get involved and embrace the suck. 98 days ago I was where you are now. It will suck and then it won't. That is all best stuff I have. Quit w you today

[derv88]

Whew. One post and you've already got Loot on your ass. Good luck with that brother.

Seriously, this is going to suck donkey balls and you ain't seen nothin yet. The bitch will speak to you. Learn how to hear her and separate her from everything else.

Welcome. I quit with you brother.

[loot]

My pitiful 26 year addiction to Kodiak is finally over thanks to the support from the KTC band of brothers. Even though I am writing this on day 1 of my new nicotine free life, I feel something different this time... I feel the accountability and the genuine support from others. This time I admitted to myself that I can't do this alone and I will remain humble enough to accept help.

My story started when I was a young teenager. My buddies and I would sneak off into the woods to pass the time as kids where we would read the articles in Playboys and chew tobacco. The first time I tried it, I turned greener than the can and felt like I was going to die, but like a dumb ass I kept trying it until it didn't effect me in a negative manner anymore. Soon my once in a while "chew in the woods" became an addiction and I was hiding it at home. I played a significant amount of baseball through my high school which didn't help my addiction because most of my teammates used as well. It seemed as if I saw a dude that used, we had a common bond together and I assumed the dude was automatically cool. It's funny how that worked.

My addiction picked up in the military where I met more chewers and we passed the boring times by having a big fatty in the lip. I use to believe that the chew alone helped me be a better soldier by keeping jacked up on long patrols or on guard duty assignments.

I have been a firefighter for the past 18 years and a second doesn't go by when a chew wasn't in my mouth. Before today I, would chew with my SCBA facepiece on at fires, all day at the station house and even during my sleep, until my choking woke me up and I had to take it out. I was an easy 1 can a day addict. I have a beautiful wife and two kids that have put up with this crap long enough. They have asked me to quit numerous times and I have tried and failed like everyone else here.

I was recently recommended by my dentist to see an oral surgeon for some abnormal spots. He wasn't immediately concerned with the problem, but said it doesn't look good. That scared me for a day and I returned to the can.

I love the thought of holding each other accountable and I love that others are willing to give so much to help complete strangers.

Today is day1 and it sucks but guess what...I am 1 day nicotine free and 1 day off the can.


KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!

OK Chowderhead....see you done fuct up. That was a fantastic post. You bit off a whole buncha nic bitch ass with it...and that has landed your ass on LOOTs radar. LOOTS needs some fresh ass to eyeball everyday...so, when you post Roll in the morning...you are cordially invited to post wid of LOOT in Sept 05. But before you do...you gotta understand a few things. 0905 is the crown jewel of clean, you will not sully it. Take a few minutes to eyeball that Roll. It is hand selected. Baddest of the bad. Meanest of the mean. We lay down the smack daily. If you are up for it and haven't let your mouth overload your ass and you want accountability from someone outside of your group...hit LOOTs Roll. Everyday. Without fail. Waddya say?

Never again...for any reason.

[Chowdie]

My pitiful 26 year addiction to Kodiak is finally over thanks to the support from the KTC band of brothers. Even though I am writing this on day 1 of my new nicotine free life, I feel something different this time... I feel the accountability and the genuine support from others. This time I admitted to myself that I can't do this alone and I will remain humble enough to accept help.

My story started when I was a young teenager. My buddies and I would sneak off into the woods to pass the time as kids where we would read the articles in Playboys and chew tobacco. The first time I tried it, I turned greener than the can and felt like I was going to die, but like a dumb ass I kept trying it until it didn't effect me in a negative manner anymore. Soon my once in a while "chew in the woods" became an addiction and I was hiding it at home. I played a significant amount of baseball through my high school which didn't help my addiction because most of my teammates used as well. It seemed as if I saw a dude that used, we had a common bond together and I assumed the dude was automatically cool. It's funny how that worked.

My addiction picked up in the military where I met more chewers and we passed the boring times by having a big fatty in the lip. I use to believe that the chew alone helped me be a better soldier by keeping jacked up on long patrols or on guard duty assignments.

I have been a firefighter for the past 18 years and a second doesn't go by when a chew wasn't in my mouth. Before today I, would chew with my SCBA facepiece on at fires, all day at the station house and even during my sleep, until my choking woke me up and I had to take it out. I was an easy 1 can a day addict. I have a beautiful wife and two kids that have put up with this crap long enough. They have asked me to quit numerous times and I have tried and failed like everyone else here.

I was recently recommended by my dentist to see an oral surgeon for some abnormal spots. He wasn't immediately concerned with the problem, but said it doesn't look good. That scared me for a day and I returned to the can.

I love the thought of holding each other accountable and I love that others are willing to give so much to help complete strangers.

Today is day1 and it sucks but guess what...I am 1 day nicotine free and 1 day off the can.


KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!