Hoping to Quit for Good

[MN_Engineer]

Happy HOF Day Jared!  You've worked hard and earned this.  You've personally helped me through some very challenging situations and I know you've done the same for others.

This is just the first floor, you'll be on the second and beyond before you know it!  The best thing is that your daughter will never have to know her dad as a slave to some useless drug.

Congrats my man on HOF!
I echo what pky said... you have helped me in my quit as well.  I know I can count on you, thanks for your support!

I'm humbled to know I've had such an influence on you guys and other fellow quitters. I have certainly been helped through some dark times by both of you and many others. That is what makes this place work! QUIT ON!!!!

[MN_Engineer]

Congrat on the HOF from one MN dude to another!!  Nice work!

Thanks man! Proud to be quit with you today!

[MN_Engineer]

FROM BERT75:

Congrat on the HOF from one MN dude to another!! Nice work!

[MN_Engineer]

FROM PMILS:

Happy HOF Day Jared!  You've worked hard and earned this.  You've personally helped me through some very challenging situations and I know you've done the same for others.

This is just the first floor, you'll be on the second and beyond before you know it!  The best thing is that your daughter will never have to know her dad as a slave to some useless drug.

Congrats my man on HOF!
I echo what pky said... you have helped me in my quit as well.  I know I can count on you, thanks for your support!

[MN_Engineer]

FROM PKY1520:

Happy HOF Day Jared! You've worked hard and earned this. You've personally helped me through some very challenging situations and I know you've done the same for others.

This is just the first floor, you'll be on the second and beyond before you know it! The best thing is that your daughter will never have to know her dad as a slave to some useless drug.

[MN_Engineer]

FROM FMBM707:

Day 26 - Mini Reflections

I have been so focused on taking this shit ODAAT, I barely realized that I am just over 25% of the way to 100 days and the HOF! While I have been a strong proponent of focusing on this quit journey in the here and now, I also have realized the importance of looking forward to future milestones. There is an excitement factor associated with these milestones that helps continue to motivate; however, our focus must remain with today.

I had an opportunity this week to meet some fellow Minnesota quitters (Natro, MN_Ben, Jenahen) in person for dinner. I encourage everyone to try to find people in their area to meet face to face. For me it helped solidify the accountability and gave me a renewed vigor in my quit.

I want to share the importance of getting digits. I have been able to help discourage fellow quitters from buying a can of cat shit and in return, they have helped me through various moments of weakness and cravings. Building a strong support network is key.

Finally, complacency can NOT take root when overcoming an addiction. I am proud of my success! But I have come to terms with the fact that I will have to remain vigilant for the rest of my life so I don't let the nic bitch rear her ugly head.

Thank you to everyone for the support and encouragement these past 26 days and I am proud to be quitting with all of you one day at a time!

Jared

Dang....betting that was a great dinner.
Adding blood and a heart beat to your QUIT.
Thanks for sharing.
I Quit with you MN.
Let those seeds grow roots.
EDD ODAAT.
Rawls 550

Keep up the solid quit MN. Keep journaling your experiences and thoughts in here. It helps others and it will also benefit you in the long run.

[MN_Engineer]

FROM RAWLS:

Day 26 - Mini Reflections

I have been so focused on taking this shit ODAAT, I barely realized that I am just over 25% of the way to 100 days and the HOF! While I have been a strong proponent of focusing on this quit journey in the here and now, I also have realized the importance of looking forward to future milestones. There is an excitement factor associated with these milestones that helps continue to motivate; however, our focus must remain with today.

I had an opportunity this week to meet some fellow Minnesota quitters (Natro, MN_Ben, Jenahen) in person for dinner. I encourage everyone to try to find people in their area to meet face to face. For me it helped solidify the accountability and gave me a renewed vigor in my quit.

I want to share the importance of getting digits. I have been able to help discourage fellow quitters from buying a can of cat shit and in return, they have helped me through various moments of weakness and cravings. Building a strong support network is key.

Finally, complacency can NOT take root when overcoming an addiction. I am proud of my success! But I have come to terms with the fact that I will have to remain vigilant for the rest of my life so I don't let the nic bitch rear her ugly head.

Thank you to everyone for the support and encouragement these past 26 days and I am proud to be quitting with all of you one day at a time!

Jared

Dang....betting that was a great dinner.
Adding blood and a heart beat to your QUIT.
Thanks for sharing.
I Quit with you MN.
Let those seeds grow roots.
EDD ODAAT.
Rawls 550

[MN_Engineer]

FROM WILDIRISH317:

You are on the right track. Lean on this site hard, as much as you need to, and you will need to. The next challenge you will face is PAWS (post acute withdrawal symptoms). You'll think you had an injection of estrogen. See my signature link for details.

Bravo son, bravo!

[MN_Engineer]

Day 26 - Mini Reflections

I have been so focused on taking this shit ODAAT, I barely realized that I am just over 25% of the way to 100 days and the HOF! While I have been a strong proponent of focusing on this quit journey in the here and now, I also have realized the importance of looking forward to future milestones. There is an excitement factor associated with these milestones that helps continue to motivate; however, our focus must remain with today.

I had an opportunity this week to meet some fellow Minnesota quitters (Natro, MN_Ben, Jenahen) in person for dinner. I encourage everyone to try to find people in their area to meet face to face. For me it helped solidify the accountability and gave me a renewed vigor in my quit.

I want to share the importance of getting digits. I have been able to help discourage fellow quitters from buying a can of cat shit and in return, they have helped me through various moments of weakness and cravings. Building a strong support network is key.

Finally, complacency can NOT take root when overcoming an addiction. I am proud of my success! But I have come to terms with the fact that I will have to remain vigilant for the rest of my life so I don't let the nic bitch rear her ugly head.

Thank you to everyone for the support and encouragement these past 26 days and I am proud to be quitting with all of you one day at a time!

Jared

[MN_Engineer]

FROM GRIEVOUS ANGEL:

Day 10 - First and foremost I want to thank all my brothers and sisters of quit for your support this last week and a half. You have been there to help me in my struggles and share in my victories. Many thanks!

Some reflections quick:
1.) Posting roll as early as possible every day is super critical. Thanks to all who encouraged this habit from my Day 1 and steered me on the straight and narrow from the beginning.

2.) ODAAT. I never realized how much I psyched myself out in the past when I tried to quit by telling myself I needed to quit for a month, two months, six months and I would be fine. This is a battle minute to minute, hour to hour, day to day. Focusing on the here and now takes away the stress and anxiety of trying to attain some numeric goal. Yes, I get excited thinking about staying quit for 100 days, 1,000 days and 10,000+ days. But I do believe this can only be achieved by confronting the addiction ODAAT.

3.) The freedom is more amazing that I thought. No more staying up super late to get in those few more dips. No more taking super long trips to the toilet; no more lying to myself and my loved ones. Without the nic controlling every aspect of my life, I feel liberated and my mood has improved. I've discovered this mental improvement helps me optimistically take this journey ODAAT.

My two cents - Form a support circle with your fellow brothers and sisters of quit, remain steadfast and humble, persevere in the face of struggle, and most importantly, STAY QUIT!! May the 4th be with you. Peace.

Quick reflections?

Shit.  You just about distilled everything we're about about as concisely as it could be done.

Well said.  Very well said.  Make sure you share this in your group.

[MN_Engineer]

Day 10 - First and foremost I want to thank all my brothers and sisters of quit for your support this last week and a half. You have been there to help me in my struggles and share in my victories. Many thanks!

Some reflections quick:
1.) Posting roll as early as possible every day is super critical. Thanks to all who encouraged this habit from my Day 1 and steered me on the straight and narrow from the beginning.

2.) ODAAT. I never realized how much I psyched myself out in the past when I tried to quit by telling myself I needed to quit for a month, two months, six months and I would be fine. This is a battle minute to minute, hour to hour, day to day. Focusing on the here and now takes away the stress and anxiety of trying to attain some numeric goal. Yes, I get excited thinking about staying quit for 100 days, 1,000 days and 10,000+ days. But I do believe this can only be achieved by confronting the addiction ODAAT.

3.) The freedom is more amazing that I thought. No more staying up super late to get in those few more dips. No more taking super long trips to the toilet; no more lying to myself and my loved ones. Without the nic controlling every aspect of my life, I feel liberated and my mood has improved. I've discovered this mental improvement helps me optimistically take this journey ODAAT.

My two cents - Form a support circle with your fellow brothers and sisters of quit, remain steadfast and humble, persevere in the face of struggle, and most importantly, STAY QUIT!! May the 4th be with you. Peace.

[MN_Engineer]

FROM RAWLS:

rdad - You are most certainly right and thanks for setting me straight. I don't need luck because luck ain't going to keep me off the can. I made my promise today and I damn well plan to keep it. Peace.

The Quit may be strong in this one!

"There is no victory without a battle."

And there is no freedom without once being a slave!

I quit with you.
Rawls 526

[MN_Engineer]

rdad - You are most certainly right and thanks for setting me straight. I don't need luck because luck ain't going to keep me off the can. I made my promise today and I damn well plan to keep it. Peace.

[MN_Engineer]

FROM RDAD:

I won't wish you good luck for your first softball game tonight. We don't do luck. You posted your promise to us so you will tackle this first quit hurdle like the badass quitter you are. Get your seeds, fake dip, gum, whatever.....your quit tools and have a great time playing ball clean and free. You got this. See you tomorrow on roll.

[MN_Engineer]

FROM EYEHATECOPE:

Doing things the KTC way, you don't simply hope. You man/woman up and take it one day at a time. You post roll, exchange numbers, make friends and later figure out there is a brother/sister or 2 or more. I support u I just want to make sure u understand hope won't cut it, do it! Every day one day at a time.