Hello Fellow Quitters,
My name is Matt but I will go by Fightin-Ignorance in the forums. I am 34 with two boys (4 and 3 yrs old). My wife is absolutely the “bomb!”
I am a Juvenile Probation officer and in my Practicum/Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for my Master’s degree. I was looking on line for support/info and found this site. I must say I am impressed by the setup and interaction. I am looking forward to be a part of this. It is easy to help others and tell them the objective truth but, being honest with “me” is a whole different challenge.
I had my first dip around the age of 12 as I wanted to be a part of something. I watched my older role models do this and wanted to be like them. I played baseball and football all my life, including college. I stopped dipping when I was 28 for about 3 yrs and then picked it back up like a dumbass. Some of you know the typical bullshit lies we tell ourselves to minimize, justify, and rationalize stupidity. Anyway, I have been chewing again for the past 3 years. Dip has been my “go to” for everything. I would chew constantly except when eating and sleeping. However, I have been known to even fall asleep with a Hog in my lip. I am tired of it controlling my life.
Anyway, I am excited about “Kickin the Can” once and for all. I love the honest and straight forward approach in the forums. There is not any room for the Political Correct games. Just give it straight and to the point. Ignorance maybe “bliss” to some people but it is also where many things dysfunctional in life start. That is why I am FIGHTIN-IGNORANCE. My ignorance is where this tin bitch came from and why she is still her. Now get the hell out!