Day 13 - Accountability
I am blessed to have found this community. 13 days ago, when I decided to man up and leave the pimp, I was greeted with open arms by a community of brothers and sisters who were are struggling with the same thing as me. I posted roll and got nothing, but support. I posted an introduction and vets and newbies alike stepped in to tell me to stay strong and stay quit. I read about the struggles and triumphs of others. I read about brothers and sisters braving, craving, caving, saving, and slaving. I learned from people willing to share. I connected with JP Anthony really quick because we quit on the same day. Quickly, we exchanged numbers and began to support one another and hold one another accountable. However, we can't do this shit as a pair so we both connected broadly with others. Our group continued to grow with newbies... that group developed an identity called the DOG House, a collection of bad ass quitters that will experience their Hall of Fame in January 2016.
EDD we take it ODAAT by encouraging one another, bitching at one another, holding each other accountable, sharing our struggles, sharing our glories, making each other laugh. The shit really is beautiful. However, it wouldn't work if it weren't for a collective conscience and a set of established norms, values, and practices in KTC. Some time we might disagree with the rules and we bitch back and forth in open forum or in chat rooms. However, as a community, we respect that which was created. That honor and respect seems to be one of the main components that allows the community to be as strong as it is.
This movement is strong and as people step in and disrespect it... it will mobilize and get stronger. Why? Because KTC is not just a collection of individuals, it is a community. Individuals kick the can. Communities kill that sumbitch!
Stay strong. Stay quit!
Bow wow! Dog House 4 Life.
