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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #648 on: July 14, 2015, 09:16:00 AM »
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.
"If you want to quit then stop talking and just QUIT. If you want to kill yourself a bullet is cheaper and faster than a tin, plus it eliminates my hearing you whine and cry like a bitch."

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #647 on: July 14, 2015, 08:52:00 AM »
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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!
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #646 on: July 14, 2015, 08:32:00 AM »
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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!
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #645 on: July 14, 2015, 08:21:00 AM »
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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!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #644 on: July 14, 2015, 08:14:00 AM »
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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!
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #643 on: July 14, 2015, 08:12:00 AM »
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!!!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #642 on: June 15, 2015, 01:39:00 PM »
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June 14, 2015 - Day 700

Wow what a long and fucks up trip it has been. This morning I woke to the chime from a couple of text messages that each helped me to remember that I am not alone. Over the last 700 days I have been tobacco and nicotine free and today that fight is easy. However, it has not always been that way. I recall a cave from another quitter a day before my HOF as I learned of the cave sitting down over beers with Evil-Won. I also recall the "political" uprising that caused us to le some good people. Shit happens to all of us but no matter what the brotherhood here is what keeps me here as well as the path to freedom.

During that 700 days I have lost my father and grandfather, had to relocate for work, helped shape a company and witnessed the crumble of a family. I remain here daily because above all of this bullshit and drama I have risen from the ashes not like a Phoenix but like an addict. Fuck addiction and cancer! If you don't believe that KTC is a personal connection, go read the intro of Traumagnet because that emotional outpouring and support is unparalleled. Todd we are all with you as we know you are us.

I personally thank you all because though I am a strong man I would be a weak quitter if not for all of you. You guys and gals are really amazing.

P
Congrats on 700 days friend. I am thankful for you!
Congrats on 700 and thank you for your support in April '14. Fine man, fine quitter!
This community is never as you left it. It's fluid....just like our quits should be.

Make your mark. Keep making your mark. 700 is phenomenal, but it's not 701. Keep striving, and keep walking that path man. Proud of you.
what are the chances of you being in Dallas on your 2 yrs celebration ??

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #641 on: June 14, 2015, 09:33:00 PM »
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June 14, 2015 - Day 700

Wow what a long and fucks up trip it has been. This morning I woke to the chime from a couple of text messages that each helped me to remember that I am not alone. Over the last 700 days I have been tobacco and nicotine free and today that fight is easy. However, it has not always been that way. I recall a cave from another quitter a day before my HOF as I learned of the cave sitting down over beers with Evil-Won. I also recall the "political" uprising that caused us to le some good people. Shit happens to all of us but no matter what the brotherhood here is what keeps me here as well as the path to freedom.

During that 700 days I have lost my father and grandfather, had to relocate for work, helped shape a company and witnessed the crumble of a family. I remain here daily because above all of this bullshit and drama I have risen from the ashes not like a Phoenix but like an addict. Fuck addiction and cancer! If you don't believe that KTC is a personal connection, go read the intro of Traumagnet because that emotional outpouring and support is unparalleled. Todd we are all with you as we know you are us.

I personally thank you all because though I am a strong man I would be a weak quitter if not for all of you. You guys and gals are really amazing.

P
Congrats on 700 days friend. I am thankful for you!
Congrats on 700 and thank you for your support in April '14. Fine man, fine quitter!
This community is never as you left it. It's fluid....just like our quits should be.

Make your mark. Keep making your mark. 700 is phenomenal, but it's not 701. Keep striving, and keep walking that path man. Proud of you.
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: New Quitter
« Reply #640 on: June 14, 2015, 03:05:00 PM »
Pinched! Keep blazing the path for yourself and for us new guys. Congrats on 7th floor!!!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #639 on: June 14, 2015, 02:20:00 PM »
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Quote from: Pinched
June 14, 2015 - Day 700

Wow what a long and fucks up trip it has been. This morning I woke to the chime from a couple of text messages that each helped me to remember that I am not alone. Over the last 700 days I have been tobacco and nicotine free and today that fight is easy. However, it has not always been that way. I recall a cave from another quitter a day before my HOF as I learned of the cave sitting down over beers with Evil-Won. I also recall the "political" uprising that caused us to le some good people. Shit happens to all of us but no matter what the brotherhood here is what keeps me here as well as the path to freedom.

During that 700 days I have lost my father and grandfather, had to relocate for work, helped shape a company and witnessed the crumble of a family. I remain here daily because above all of this bullshit and drama I have risen from the ashes not like a Phoenix but like an addict. Fuck addiction and cancer! If you don't believe that KTC is a personal connection, go read the intro of Traumagnet because that emotional outpouring and support is unparalleled. Todd we are all with you as we know you are us.

I personally thank you all because though I am a strong man I would be a weak quitter if not for all of you. You guys and gals are really amazing.

P
Congrats on 700 days friend. I am thankful for you!
Congrats on 700 and thank you for your support in April '14. Fine man, fine quitter!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #638 on: June 14, 2015, 01:27:00 PM »
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June 14, 2015 - Day 700

Wow what a long and fucks up trip it has been. This morning I woke to the chime from a couple of text messages that each helped me to remember that I am not alone. Over the last 700 days I have been tobacco and nicotine free and today that fight is easy. However, it has not always been that way. I recall a cave from another quitter a day before my HOF as I learned of the cave sitting down over beers with Evil-Won. I also recall the "political" uprising that caused us to le some good people. Shit happens to all of us but no matter what the brotherhood here is what keeps me here as well as the path to freedom.

During that 700 days I have lost my father and grandfather, had to relocate for work, helped shape a company and witnessed the crumble of a family. I remain here daily because above all of this bullshit and drama I have risen from the ashes not like a Phoenix but like an addict. Fuck addiction and cancer! If you don't believe that KTC is a personal connection, go read the intro of Traumagnet because that emotional outpouring and support is unparalleled. Todd we are all with you as we know you are us.

I personally thank you all because though I am a strong man I would be a weak quitter if not for all of you. You guys and gals are really amazing.

P
Congrats on 700 days friend. I am thankful for you!
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #637 on: June 14, 2015, 09:08:00 AM »
June 14, 2015 - Day 700

Wow what a long and fucks up trip it has been. This morning I woke to the chime from a couple of text messages that each helped me to remember that I am not alone. Over the last 700 days I have been tobacco and nicotine free and today that fight is easy. However, it has not always been that way. I recall a cave from another quitter a day before my HOF as I learned of the cave sitting down over beers with Evil-Won. I also recall the "political" uprising that caused us to le some good people. Shit happens to all of us but no matter what the brotherhood here is what keeps me here as well as the path to freedom.

During that 700 days I have lost my father and grandfather, had to relocate for work, helped shape a company and witnessed the crumble of a family. I remain here daily because above all of this bullshit and drama I have risen from the ashes not like a Phoenix but like an addict. Fuck addiction and cancer! If you don't believe that KTC is a personal connection, go read the intro of Traumagnet because that emotional outpouring and support is unparalleled. Todd we are all with you as we know you are us.

I personally thank you all because though I am a strong man I would be a weak quitter if not for all of you. You guys and gals are really amazing.

P
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Former Skoal Straight and Cope Longcut user that started at the age of 12. QUIT on 7/15/13

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #636 on: June 14, 2015, 08:26:00 AM »
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700 days of bad ass quit right here! If any newbie is looking for proof that it goes a lot better - this intro is a great example! Proud to quit with you today!
Another nice milestone for you Corey. Not that your quit needs milestones to tell you how well you've done. You can use the 100's of quitters you've passed advice along to as a testament to your quit.

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #635 on: June 14, 2015, 06:39:00 AM »
700 days of bad ass quit right here! If any newbie is looking for proof that it goes a lot better - this intro is a great example! Proud to quit with you today!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #634 on: May 15, 2015, 01:04:00 PM »
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Ode to my Old Man

Today I sit at my desk with tears welling,
As this anniversary of your death passes.
I miss you more and question if telling
You I loved you was done among masses.

The hardest part has been when I need a guide,
Hey pop how should I do this or what would you do?
Now it sucks because I have to take it in stride,
I know no matter what you will help me through.

I guess in a sense losing you has helped some,
As I know I have become a better dad.
Daily teaching and learning always welcome,
Grateful for the seconds I get and never sad.

This year we started building your dream car,
The kids and I are Hot Rodding your old Ford.
They all take pride in following your star,
We know you are working with us and onboard.

The whole family is not the same now,
Things have changed now without the glue.
I will always be there for mom no matter how,
I hope you know we all miss you.

The irony in all this is I know what I'd hear,
When you say "tough guys don't cry."
Well damn it, you caused this tear,
But trust that I am strong and I will always try.

I know you raised me to be strong and tough,
As I am raising your grandkids the same too.
Losing you in my life was surprisingly rough,
I know I didn't say it enough but I do love you.

Thank you for making me the man I am,
I owe you so much I could never repay.
The best I can do in this life is be who I am,
And smile because you helped make me that way.
I wrote this in Odes to Quitters but I wanted to add this to my intro thread as well. Since losing my dad I have learned many great things:
1 - No matter how strong you are as a person, being a man and losing your father unexpectedly is a very humbling experience. I felt so vulnerable and scared yet knew as the successor I had no choice but to step up.
2 - Tell your loved ones that you love them, as often as you can, enjoy your kids, take pride in family (even the crazy ones). Enjoy life and rise above ignorance
3 - Make time to take time, do not wait for a perfect time and never let perfect be the enemy of good
4 - Anything you do in life, think about who is watching, what will they see, what will they think, and care about that a little but mostly consider if your dad would be proud or ashamed of what you are about to do
5 - Be yourself, be proud of what you are and what you have become

My father was by no means a Saint, but he was my father and it is my opinion that his way of bringing me up made me into the man I became and thought I too am not a Saint, I am proud to be what I am and I vow to wear the name he gave me proudly. This is My Last Name, I love you dad and I am eternally grateful to what you have handed me.

P
Awesome and insightful post.
I'm thinking of You, Your dad and my dad Today.
Thank you for sharing and making a big difference!
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