This Time Is For Real

Started by Candoit, September 17, 2018, 10:45:54 AM

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Candoit

Today I am 378 days quit. Yet another feel closer to one month quit than on my 13th month.

Not craving like I will lick an ashtray. But constantly thinking about it. I made my promise and fight like hell everyday to keep it. I grow weary of those that either don't take this seriously or find no purpose in being here.

Those that read this that are less than 100 days. Do not get discouraged or think that it is impossible. You are looking at the sum of all the daily promises I have made.

Those that are greater than 100, you need to be here to keep the tools sharp. You never know what today holds. Plan all you want, however she does not follow your plan, and never will.

She feeds on weakness and exploits it every chance she gets. Just as water through many cycles of freezing and thawing can fracture mountains, she can destroy a quit with the same patience.
There are no circumstances in which using nicotine will improve the outcome.

My journey. The best part it is not over yet.

Candoit

There always has to be a tipping point. The question is what happens when we reach that point?

Alot of times we back pedal to the safe comfortable zone. For us addicts that is right back into a slow game of Russian roulette with a can.

That voice is the same one that makes us stay in jobs, relationships, routines, and many other things, it is fear.

Fear of Change. Fear of Failure. Fear of Making a Mistake. Fear of the Wrong Choice. Fear of Regret.

I have found that you have to do two things at this point.
1. Determine how much you want it.
2. Embrace the fear.

Fear is normal. However the ability to use fear to become successful, is abnormal. Embracing fear leads to success. Running to safety only perpatuates the norm.
There are no circumstances in which using nicotine will improve the outcome.

My journey. The best part it is not over yet.

Jerk11

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1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.
Congrats Candy! You are the man. When anyone doubts you just recall this. "Bitch please. I'm the Candy Man" 'archer'
Congratulations Candy! Thanks for the help along the way!!
Congrats Candy on your Orbit around the Sun nicotine free. You are a Quit Behemoth around these parts, constantly bringing the Truth to the newer groups, laying down the law when needed, and giving inspiration at the right intervals of struggle.... your Leadership has not gone unnoticed, that's for sure... Here's to 400!

DWEIRICK

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1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.
Congrats Candy! You are the man. When anyone doubts you just recall this. "Bitch please. I'm the Candy Man" 'archer'
Congratulations Candy! Thanks for the help along the way!!
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"The past is only useful as a learning experience...  Doing the right thing today is what matters." 30yraddict

"Caving is never accidental â€" it's deliberate."

HOF Speech

Quit Date: 6-17-2025, HOF ~ 9-24-2025, 2nd Floor ~ 1-2-2026, 3rd Floor ~ 4-12-2026, 4th Floor ~ 7-21-2026

randall

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Quote from: invaderCongratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.
Congrats Candy! You are the man. When anyone doubts you just recall this. "Bitch please. I'm the Candy Man" 'archer'

quark

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Quote from: invaderCongratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.

I'm done with chew

Congrats bro! Your a Bad Ass and I appreciate the role you have played in my quit.

CavMan83

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Quote from: invaderCongratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.


KingNothing

Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
"Fuck nicotine dude. You don't need it. And you don't want it. It didn't do a thing for you and you know it." - worktowin
"today you dissided that shit wont control your life. and it wont. unless you let it." - drome
"Not thinking about nicotine is for people who've never used nicotine. We threw that option away with the first dip or drag on a cigarette. We are addicts, and cannot become un-addicted." - wildirish317
"You need to decide how much you really want to be quit." - pky1520
We are always at risk. And probably always will be. That is why I will never get "too quit" to post my +1. Every. Damn. Day. - geis2597

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Freedom Tastes So Good

Quit: 7/10/15, HOF: 10/17/15, 2nd Floor: 1/25/16, 3rd Floor: 5/4/16, 1 year: 7/10/16 4th Floor: 8/12/16, 5th Floor: 11/20/16, 6th Floor: 2/28/17, 7th Floor: 6/8/17, 2 years: 7/10/17, 8th Floor: 9/16/17, 9th Floor: 12/25/17, Comma: 4/4/18, 3 years: 7/10/18, 11th Floor: 7/13/18

ChickDip

Quote from: trigerhapy
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Quote from: invaderCongratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
July 2015 Jackals - House of WUPP
"....the load doesn't weigh me down at all, he ain't heavy he's my brother"
Try to believe that you are worth more than you think, and others are worth more than you think.
"If you haven't... Quit now......If you have... Stay that way " ~AppleJack
"Make It Through Today" WarE2013 (Rest Easy)
"I am quit... for today... with you... but not FOR you" ~LBP
"Endeavor to Persevere!" Lone Waite

my intro / my HOF speech / my comma club
Building a Strong Quit / My HOF Day

trigerhapy

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Quote from: invaderCongratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!

pab1964

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1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Tobacco is so addictive it took me a year after a massive heart attack, in which doctor confirmed caused from dipping to finally put a lid on the bitch! ODAAT EDD


oakTree

Congrats on one stellar trip around the sun. That is good stuff and a fine example. Thank you.

Best of fortune with your new life, clarity and endeavors.