3 days into to my quit I had wrote a long introduction about myself. In the fog I deleted it instead of posting it and in a rapid rage said fuck it. Almost 2 years later I figured it was time to get an introduction in. Most of it is in my HOF speech already but I wanted to try and sum up 2 years of quit.
Something the pirates of Sept 11 continually speak about is freedom. It always strikes me that the one thing that I value most in my quit is not something I realized I had been looking for. I quit for the typical reasons. Money, scared of cancer, tired of lieing to myself. While all those things came to be, the most amazing outcome was my freedom from being controlled by nicotine. It is the thing that always enters my mind when the fleeting thought of "just one" enters my mind. Why on Earth would I ever want to give up this freedom??? In my 2 years here I have seen hundreds of people choose to become slaves again and it truly baffles me.
My life has taken many twists and turns over the past 2 years but the constant is always my love of my quit.
It's always risky to mention names because you inevitably forget people but fuck it. Here's my attempt at chronological thanks. Most of you probably don't know the affect you have had on my quit.
Razd, Husker, Redtrain- The first 3 guys to reach out to me. I was freaking out on day 2 and Razd and husker talked me down. Redtrain was the fist member to become an actual person to me
Denny X-Gave me his word everyday. Shared a story about dip pills that rocked my world and made me actually accept the level of addicts we all truly are. My brother in freedom
BusterT-My first texting brother. I texted him from the middle of no where in the Ontario Bear woods. Only member I've ever met. ALthough he's not active anymore he is one of the true bad ass' of quit.
Nolaq-Our pre HOF mentor. A true quitter and giving individual
Smokeyg and Skoal Monster- Absolute quit gold. The truth's these guys put down have taught me more about quit than I ever thought I could know. Their wisdom they have taken the time to write has provided massive pillars in my quit
Dchogs- "What is your quit worth to you" Posted a story about quitting being as important as breathing. I truly identified with that and tried to share it with whoever i could. It's a mantra of my quit. An honorary pirate brother.
Gmann, Wastepanel, 30year, Radman, Loot, drome, Frazz, Magnum, Flash, Kdip, souliman,scowick,Tarpon, Vadge.Roman,bamadan,the coaches, and many others- These guys give of their time everyday to help others to their freedom. You guys have a special area in heaven reserved for you. You have kept me going everyday with your dedication
30 is enough- unwavering promise everyday inspires me
Morgan1- Came up with the name "Quit or get the fuck out" for Sept 12 if I remember correctly. I always wished it would have stuck. From the day you stepped in you got it. There is no gray in your quit
Tsnus- My first friend who I introduced to this site. He has embraced the greatness of freedom as much as anyone I know. It truly warms my heart to see the man he has uncovered from the haze of slavery.
Ace-As the active members slowly drop away it's an honor to know I'll see you posting up with me and know you are one of the only pirates I'll never catch
Luby, Whsii, Taz, Brain, Jimmy,Mcbeeve, Big H, Leahy, JT and the rest of the Sept 11 posters. Thanks for keeping me company brothers. You can trust I'll see you all for another trip around the sun.
