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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #618 on: March 06, 2015, 11:09:00 AM »
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Congrats Corey on your trip to the 6th floor. This is an awesome day. I hope you are on your way back home to celebrate 600 days of being QLF. You have certainly helped my quit and one of the main pillars of wisdom I turn to when I need it. Thanks for all you do to help new peeps and old vets combat this addiction. Semper Fi my brotha!
Way to be Pinched. Pure Badasseryness! Congrats!
Congrats to my milestone bro and friend--- and one of the baddest, most helpful quitters around. You've done a lot for a lot people in my time here, and you're also one of the better writers i've known when you lay out the quit truth. Keep it up, and breathe in the grattitude and congrats that come your way from all of us that you help!
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #617 on: March 06, 2015, 10:17:00 AM »
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Congrats Corey on your trip to the 6th floor. This is an awesome day. I hope you are on your way back home to celebrate 600 days of being QLF. You have certainly helped my quit and one of the main pillars of wisdom I turn to when I need it. Thanks for all you do to help new peeps and old vets combat this addiction. Semper Fi my brotha!
Way to be Pinched. Pure Badasseryness! Congrats!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #616 on: March 06, 2015, 08:18:00 AM »
Congrats Corey on your trip to the 6th floor. This is an awesome day. I hope you are on your way back home to celebrate 600 days of being QLF. You have certainly helped my quit and one of the main pillars of wisdom I turn to when I need it. Thanks for all you do to help new peeps and old vets combat this addiction. Semper Fi my brotha!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #615 on: March 01, 2015, 08:30:00 AM »
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2/28/14 - Day 594
Learning  teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.

Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.

My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.

P
"I never want to be the old me again"

Great post and amen to that last statement. I say that to myself all the time and for every +1 victory I achieve, the smaller that guy appears in my rear view mirror. Proud to be quit with you bro.
Your a stud quitter! Nuff said.
Quit with you EDD ODAAT.
I worked for a hardhead in Denver for several years. He absolutely refused to listen to s problem if there was no solution offered. Refused. Maybe it is in the water out there?

Pinched I am proud to quit with you. You get it. It is a damn hard fight; harder than any of us imagined. But the payoffs are huge. Floor 6 ahead!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #614 on: February 28, 2015, 10:00:00 PM »
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2/28/14 - Day 594
Learning  teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.

Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.

My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.

P
"I never want to be the old me again"

Great post and amen to that last statement. I say that to myself all the time and for every +1 victory I achieve, the smaller that guy appears in my rear view mirror. Proud to be quit with you bro.
Your a stud quitter! Nuff said.
Quit with you EDD ODAAT.
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #613 on: February 28, 2015, 08:15:00 PM »
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2/28/14 - Day 594
Learning  teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.

Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.

My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.

P
"I never want to be the old me again"

Great post and amen to that last statement. I say that to myself all the time and for every +1 victory I achieve, the smaller that guy appears in my rear view mirror. Proud to be quit with you bro.
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #612 on: February 28, 2015, 11:53:00 AM »
2/28/14 - Day 594
Learning  teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.

Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.

My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.

P
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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #611 on: December 03, 2014, 10:17:00 PM »
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12/1/14 - Day 505

Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.

I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.

While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man.

But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it).
First, 500 days Quit is no small feat. Be proud of the footsteps you laid on your journey, because, there are a ton of guys trying to step in them, and emulate you. You sir, are a true leader.

While we lament the friends and comrades we've made here in our time at KTC, I try to look at those who are still here, and take comfort in that.

I'm here, and I ain't goin' nowhere. You need some support? You don't have to wish for someone.

As to the rest - I'm in the construction industry, in sorts, and I totally hear ya man. Sometimes I just want to slap somebody.
What a great honest and heartfelt post brother. I agree with all the comments from Waste, Brett and Nolaq. I hope that any new quitters that happen upon this post take two things away from your post P.

1. There really is no reason you can't take a few minutes in the morning to post roll no matter how many days quit you've put behind you. Like one of our cliched sayings here... we are all $5 and bad decision away from being on Day 1 again. Keeping in touch with the site and our quit family is what keeps us quit when life becomes challenging and we think we need our old crutch.

2. With all the craziness that can swirl around the newest quit groups just keep in mind that all of us did it the same way, one day at a time. I can remember when 500 days of quit seemed like million years from where I was, but one day at a time I came to understand that there is no destination. This is a journey we continue to take together everyday and it only gets better, you bet your life on that.

I quit with you today brother Pinchy and anyone else that wants to join us.
Corey,

where ever I may be, there is always a place at my roundtable for you and your family. As that is what friends and family offer to one another. You have shown the true heart of a friend and a man by holding tight to the principles of becoming one with keeping yourself free of nicotine. You have made the friends and have helped others each and every day.

Keep being honest, keep being yourself and where ever and what ever happens, there are people who will be there for you.

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #610 on: December 03, 2014, 09:51:00 AM »
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Quote from: wastepanel
Quote from: brettlees
Quote from: Pinched
12/1/14 - Day 505

Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.

I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.

While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man.

But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it).
First, 500 days Quit is no small feat. Be proud of the footsteps you laid on your journey, because, there are a ton of guys trying to step in them, and emulate you. You sir, are a true leader.

While we lament the friends and comrades we've made here in our time at KTC, I try to look at those who are still here, and take comfort in that.

I'm here, and I ain't goin' nowhere. You need some support? You don't have to wish for someone.

As to the rest - I'm in the construction industry, in sorts, and I totally hear ya man. Sometimes I just want to slap somebody.
What a great honest and heartfelt post brother. I agree with all the comments from Waste, Brett and Nolaq. I hope that any new quitters that happen upon this post take two things away from your post P.

1. There really is no reason you can't take a few minutes in the morning to post roll no matter how many days quit you've put behind you. Like one of our cliched sayings here... we are all $5 and bad decision away from being on Day 1 again. Keeping in touch with the site and our quit family is what keeps us quit when life becomes challenging and we think we need our old crutch.

2. With all the craziness that can swirl around the newest quit groups just keep in mind that all of us did it the same way, one day at a time. I can remember when 500 days of quit seemed like million years from where I was, but one day at a time I came to understand that there is no destination. This is a journey we continue to take together everyday and it only gets better, you bet your life on that.

I quit with you today brother Pinchy and anyone else that wants to join us.

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #609 on: December 01, 2014, 02:21:00 PM »
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Quote from: brettlees
Quote from: Pinched
12/1/14 - Day 505

Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.

I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.

While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man.

But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it).
First, 500 days Quit is no small feat. Be proud of the footsteps you laid on your journey, because, there are a ton of guys trying to step in them, and emulate you. You sir, are a true leader.

While we lament the friends and comrades we've made here in our time at KTC, I try to look at those who are still here, and take comfort in that.

I'm here, and I ain't goin' nowhere. You need some support? You don't have to wish for someone.

As to the rest - I'm in the construction industry, in sorts, and I totally hear ya man. Sometimes I just want to slap somebody.
What is your major malfunction?!?!?!?!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #608 on: December 01, 2014, 01:34:00 PM »
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Quote from: Pinched
12/1/14 - Day 505

Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.

I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.

While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man.

But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it).
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

I am not cured. I will quit one day at a time. I will continue to do what works. Posting roll everyday. To do otherwise would be foolish on my part. You can do this-Ready 12/11

To overcome your addiction you must comprehend what it means to fail-Razd 3/12

Theres a lot of people that come here, especially vets, that WANT to be reminded that they are addicts.-Tarpon 6/12

Just as a building starts with architectural drawings. Your daily quit begins with a promise.-Scowick 2/13

Here and now, focused on today, minute by minute, whatever it takes, I promise to all my bros and myself not to become a negative stat and stay quit!-krok 1/15

I want everyone to be quit. Even the assholes.-Probe1957 1/18

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #607 on: December 01, 2014, 11:39:00 AM »
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12/1/14 - Day 505

Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.

I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.

While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
This info helped me early on, and still does today: https://whyquit.com/whyquit/linksaaddiction.html

Quitters I’ve met so far: Ihatecope, >Pinched<, T-Cell, grizzlyhasclaws, Canvasback, BaseballPlayer, Cbird65, ERDVM, BradleyGuy, Ted, Zeno, AppleJack, Bronc, Knockout, MookieBlaylock, Rdad, 2mch2lv4, MN_Ben, Natro, Lippizaner, Amquash, ChristopherJ, GDubya, SRohde  -- always eager to meet more!

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #606 on: December 01, 2014, 10:20:00 AM »
12/1/14 - Day 505

Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.

I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.

While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
"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."

Best thing I have read on KTC...Submitted by tgafish on 7/3/14

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 #605 on: November 27, 2014, 05:44:00 AM »
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Corey,
500 days ago, a true hammer of a quitter posted roll for the first time. I would guess that over those 500 days no one has had as a profound an impact on the lives of other quitters that you have had brother. Even after all this time I'm amazed by your energy and dedication. Congrats P!!!
Well done Pinched. 500 days is outstanding. Thanks for all u do!
Enjoy a major milestone brother! You've fougt hard and brought a lot along for the ride! Well done!
Nice job Corey on this awesome day of being quit. 500 days was one of my favorite milestones after 1 year. Guess what 600 was even better than 500. Are you getting the picture Marine? Yes, each day and each milestone gets better and better. Awesome job and thank you for posting support to so many peeps here. Your encouragement is legendary and so are you my friend! I hope that didn't sound ghey 'facepalm''
Awesome job Corey! Half a comma looks good on you. From day one you have been a bad assed quit machine, and all the newbs should read this intro to see what quitting KTC style is all about. Keep doing what got you this far brother!
Awesome brother! Just awesome...
Congrats on 5 bills!!! Proud to quit with you every damn day!!!
'BanDog' NICE 5 bills everyone needs the bananas in their thread!
Justin Verlander's girlfriend is awesome, but not as much as 5 hundo! Gratz man!
Congrats on the half comma!
Congrats Pinched! 500 days of quit! Always a great read. Thank you for putting yourself out there on these pages, sharing your stories and wisdom.
A half comma brother, congratulations. QFQQ
Congrats on 500. Awesome. Keep it up.
Congrats Corey! You are a true warrior of Quit! Safe Travels home to your family.
1/2 a large quit unit. Very well done.
Awesome, Marine!
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You are a rockstar Corey. Keep it up man. Great work on 5 bills.

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Re: New Quitter
« Reply #604 on: November 26, 2014, 04:12:00 PM »
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Corey,
500 days ago, a true hammer of a quitter posted roll for the first time. I would guess that over those 500 days no one has had as a profound an impact on the lives of other quitters that you have had brother. Even after all this time I'm amazed by your energy and dedication. Congrats P!!!
Well done Pinched. 500 days is outstanding. Thanks for all u do!
Enjoy a major milestone brother! You've fougt hard and brought a lot along for the ride! Well done!
Nice job Corey on this awesome day of being quit. 500 days was one of my favorite milestones after 1 year. Guess what 600 was even better than 500. Are you getting the picture Marine? Yes, each day and each milestone gets better and better. Awesome job and thank you for posting support to so many peeps here. Your encouragement is legendary and so are you my friend! I hope that didn't sound ghey 'facepalm''
Awesome job Corey! Half a comma looks good on you. From day one you have been a bad assed quit machine, and all the newbs should read this intro to see what quitting KTC style is all about. Keep doing what got you this far brother!
Awesome brother! Just awesome...
Congrats on 5 bills!!! Proud to quit with you every damn day!!!
'BanDog' NICE 5 bills everyone needs the bananas in their thread!
Justin Verlander's girlfriend is awesome, but not as much as 5 hundo! Gratz man!
Congrats on the half comma!
Congrats Pinched! 500 days of quit! Always a great read. Thank you for putting yourself out there on these pages, sharing your stories and wisdom.
A half comma brother, congratulations. QFQQ
Congrats on 500. Awesome. Keep it up.
Congrats Corey! You are a true warrior of Quit! Safe Travels home to your family.
1/2 a large quit unit. Very well done.
Awesome, Marine!
Great Job! 500 is simply awesome!
One of the best, a true pillar of our community, damn proud to quit with you.
Congrats on a great milestone. Thanks for being here.
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