New Quitter

[Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat]

'oh yeah' Nice job at hitting the 8th floor Corey! Semper Fi brother!

[KingNothing]

Awesome inspiration Pinched. Your support for the new groups is awesome and this post is fantastic. I especially love the last line, that only I can be the reason I stop quitting. Not today thanks to you and the other vets that keep this place humming every day. Thanks.

[Igloo27]

Congratulations, man.

I'm a day 5 "newb". I'm certainly not new to quitting, but I'm definitely new to doing the right way with you guys.
That was an excellent piece you laid down there. I just want to let you know that your words will have a lot to do with my making it to a Day 6.

Thanks.

[Pinched]

Today marks 800 days of freedom from nicotine. However for that race it truly is to me just another day.

So many things have happened since I quit, had I know all along that all of these "changes" would have happened well I would have quit much sooner.

The question from newbies is so often "what should I expect when I quit?". This is very easily answered by any other quitter with 4 days to 4,000 days quit under their belt. We all know the stages of quit by now and can identify with the FOG, the CRAVINGS, the FUCK ITs, the RAGE, or any other side affect that comes form being quit. I see all of those as the hurdles that come at you while you barrel down this trail of quit.

The unexpected things that come from being quit are actually so much more impressive and often not talked about here.

- The one that is often identified is the brotherhood, to some that is just a word or a slogan. What it means to me is getting text messages on a milestone day, getting a SOS call from someone, helping someone else realize that they are much more than an addiction. This is when you really do identify that your quit or even this website is so much more than a log in and a couple of posts, this is not social media...this is a life saving network.

- The overall changes you make. So being quit is a huge commitment, and it leads to so many good choices. You may start working out again, you may start eating healthy, you may start being a better role model, father, brother, family member. You may start to love someone new or someone again. You may start to see that each day you get better and that better you has that much more to offer to another life

- The rage and the anger are so much more manageable, not because you have changed but because you have learned to respect yourself and that helps you control yourself too.

- Your confidence rises, you are winning every day, so go on reach that other goal too.

More often than not all of us as quitters dwell on the word addiction and how we are all addicts. Words are great and they motivate but at the same time I ask that as an addict you look at the word quitter as well. Each and every one of us made a conscious decision for ourselves to quit and we have promised the same daily and kept that promise. So that tells me that you are a man of your word, you have drive and you can beat this addiction. Yes you are still an addict and you will be until you no longer have any craving, you have no need for your brothers and sisters here and you are a walking tall like Buford Pusser. I choose to stay right here and may always be here, I need all of you in my life though I will walk tall and proud because yes I am an addict but I am also a quitter and no one but me can take that away from me.

P

[Its_Got2Happen]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

Congrats Pinched. And thanks for the support. Love the ode.

CJ

will hoist tonight and whenever get to DFW

BOOYAH

Corey, congrats. You've left I wide swath of quit in your wake over the last two years. Thanks for quitting with me brother.

Pinched -- Thank you for being there for me from the beginning of my quit.

baker

Nice job my friend keep on kicking ass and inspiring people to do better. Enjoy your day Pinched!

Big congrats on a great milestone! This place is so much better thanks to your presence and contributions. Thanks for the true leadership and support, consistently. Proud to always quit 100 days behind you!

Good stuff right there brother. Congratulations. Keep it up. One day at a time.

[brettlees]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

Congrats Pinched. And thanks for the support. Love the ode.

CJ

will hoist tonight and whenever get to DFW

BOOYAH

Corey, congrats. You've left I wide swath of quit in your wake over the last two years. Thanks for quitting with me brother.

Pinched -- Thank you for being there for me from the beginning of my quit.

baker

Nice job my friend keep on kicking ass and inspiring people to do better. Enjoy your day Pinched!

Big congrats on a great milestone! This place is so much better thanks to your presence and contributions. Thanks for the true leadership and support, consistently. Proud to always quit 100 days behind you!

[luby]

2 years ago a guy that wanted it so bad and was so serious about fighting his addiction started posting in previous Octobers to add acountability. I had respect for that effort and that more I got to know pinched, the more respect I have for the him. Proud to have as part of my quit, congrats today!

[traumagnet]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

Congrats Pinched. And thanks for the support. Love the ode.

CJ

will hoist tonight and whenever get to DFW

BOOYAH

Corey, congrats. You've left I wide swath of quit in your wake over the last two years. Thanks for quitting with me brother.

Pinched -- Thank you for being there for me from the beginning of my quit.

baker

Nice job my friend keep on kicking ass and inspiring people to do better. Enjoy your day Pinched!

[Mogul]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

Congrats Pinched. And thanks for the support. Love the ode.

CJ

will hoist tonight and whenever get to DFW

BOOYAH

Corey, congrats. You've left I wide swath of quit in your wake over the last two years. Thanks for quitting with me brother.

Pinched -- Thank you for being there for me from the beginning of my quit.

baker

[Dagranger]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

Congrats Pinched. And thanks for the support. Love the ode.

CJ

will hoist tonight and whenever get to DFW

BOOYAH

Corey, congrats. You've left I wide swath of quit in your wake over the last two years. Thanks for quitting with me brother.

[cbird65]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

Congrats Pinched. And thanks for the support. Love the ode.

CJ

will hoist tonight and whenever get to DFW

BOOYAH

[ChristopherJ]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

Congrats Pinched. And thanks for the support. Love the ode.

CJ

[Jlud007]

Ode to Two Years

In July of 2013 I was an addict,
I was blissfully unaware though.
Slavery to the can, what a dick,
Then a quick google popped up this show.

I never imagined how hard this would be,
Every day seemed to show a new obstacle.
Still I posted roll daily during my morning pee,
It all became routine and easy to tackle.

Then the first milestone hit, my Hall Of Fame,
I completed the journey right?
Brothers dropped like flies, it was quite a shame,
The few of us left have stayed quite tight.

That month we all learned that KTC was more,
All the "groups" started to become one massive quit.
The whole site morphed into a thing of lore,
We started to recognize and respond to addict bullshit.

Then the milestones pile up, each easier than the last,
The acronyms took on a real and heavy meaning.
Absolutely every part of life changed and became the past,
Quitters become friends that you enjoy meeting.

Then one day you realize that you start to give advice,
The same sage advice that you once received.
I am no smarter today nor any more nice,
But I do see how tobacco left us all deceived.

Newbies and FNGs I hope you soon realize,
That KTC does make the impossible possible.
Experience is the best example to help criticize,
This place is like a mystic and magic oracle.

Sure there are days it is like having another family,
Would love to smack, hit of kill him or her.
Those weird relatives or the questioned mentality,
None the less, that crazy fuck helped you be a quitter.

This shit really does get easier,
That advice is oh so very true.
One day you just get it live a fever,
But you have to want it for you.

So be selfish, be selfless and be quit,
As a quitter I want nothing more for you than this.
When you want it and you are proud to admit,
Then you become a better person rising from the abyss.

'oh yeah'

Congrats brother. It's been a great ride!

[rdad]

Two years quit my friend Corey! I bet when you started this journey you didn't think two years was possible. Now you are here. Anything is possible one day at a time! Congrats my brother! Enjoy the milestone and the start of your journey tomorrow with a +1!!!

Congrats P ... that's some solid quitting!

Enjoy and celebrate a huge achievement! Quit with you today!

Gratz man!

Badassery my brother! Quit with you today my brother!

Way to be Pinched. You are are big reason I have made it this far. Congrats Bro. 2 years if freaking awesome!!! 'oh yeah'

[Doc2quit4good]

Congrats on 2 years man! Thanks for being one of the ones here to show me how it was done early on in my quit. Milestones are easy one day at a time for sure! See you at 3 dude!!!