Worktowin's road to winning

[rdad]

Typed this in another intro, but want to have it here to reference later....

Tonight my wife and I went shopping at a really really nice indoor shopping mall. This place looks like a Christmas explosion happened. Multistory tall wreaths, a big inflatable snow globe you can go in for pictures, all kinds of stupid. There were families with strollers. The women all looked like they were in heaven. The kids eyes didn't know where to stop. Most of the men were even having fun - because their families sure as heck were. Except...

There was this young family - I'm guessing mid 20s. One little boy around three that had arms and legs moving in all directions. Another boy probably around 6. The lady was trying to get them arranged in front of a wreath to get a family picture. The kids were being kids - lots of visual stimulation there and they were hard to corral. The dad was PISSED and was screaming at both kids and her. Loud enough that people were looking at him. He had some serious rage.

The woman was trying hard to get her family arranged. He wasn't helping at all. Yelling, but just standing there. My wife was in a store spending money on something she didn't need, and I just stood there taking it all in...and then, GB, as she is trying to arrange her 2 little boys just so in order to ask a stranger to take a picture of her family to tuck in her Christmas cards next week, this jackass husband pulls out a tin of Copenhagen and shoves his lip full. She said "what are you doing, we are getting a family picture for Christmas"? And he screamed "I having a goddamn dip, it is none of your business! These kids are driving me crazy! Let's get this stupid picture done so I can go home." The picture wasn't taken. She corralled the kids and I saw them moving toward the exit escalator. And she was dabbing her eyes when the husband wasn't looking. Which was the whole time... Because he was in his own selfish little world.

That's an amazing story and observation W2W. You are like the ghost of Christmas past. Reading about that man and his selfishness hit me like a punch in the gut.

That story hit home with me and makes me sad. Brings back memories of worse times when this addiction took center stage. Not anymore. I am so grateful to finally be free.

[ChristopherJ]

Typed this in another intro, but want to have it here to reference later....

Tonight my wife and I went shopping at a really really nice indoor shopping mall. This place looks like a Christmas explosion happened. Multistory tall wreaths, a big inflatable snow globe you can go in for pictures, all kinds of stupid. There were families with strollers. The women all looked like they were in heaven. The kids eyes didn't know where to stop. Most of the men were even having fun - because their families sure as heck were. Except...

There was this young family - I'm guessing mid 20s. One little boy around three that had arms and legs moving in all directions. Another boy probably around 6. The lady was trying to get them arranged in front of a wreath to get a family picture. The kids were being kids - lots of visual stimulation there and they were hard to corral. The dad was PISSED and was screaming at both kids and her. Loud enough that people were looking at him. He had some serious rage.

The woman was trying hard to get her family arranged. He wasn't helping at all. Yelling, but just standing there. My wife was in a store spending money on something she didn't need, and I just stood there taking it all in...and then, GB, as she is trying to arrange her 2 little boys just so in order to ask a stranger to take a picture of her family to tuck in her Christmas cards next week, this jackass husband pulls out a tin of Copenhagen and shoves his lip full. She said "what are you doing, we are getting a family picture for Christmas"? And he screamed "I having a goddamn dip, it is none of your business! These kids are driving me crazy! Let's get this stupid picture done so I can go home." The picture wasn't taken. She corralled the kids and I saw them moving toward the exit escalator. And she was dabbing her eyes when the husband wasn't looking. Which was the whole time... Because he was in his own selfish little world.

That's an amazing story and observation W2W. You are like the ghost of Christmas past. Reading about that man and his selfishness hit me like a punch in the gut.

[AvianO]

Typed this in another intro, but want to have it here to reference later....

Tonight my wife and I went shopping at a really really nice indoor shopping mall. This place looks like a Christmas explosion happened. Multistory tall wreaths, a big inflatable snow globe you can go in for pictures, all kinds of stupid. There were families with strollers. The women all looked like they were in heaven. The kids eyes didn't know where to stop. Most of the men were even having fun - because their families sure as heck were. Except...

There was this young family - I'm guessing mid 20s. One little boy around three that had arms and legs moving in all directions. Another boy probably around 6. The lady was trying to get them arranged in front of a wreath to get a family picture. The kids were being kids - lots of visual stimulation there and they were hard to corral. The dad was PISSED and was screaming at both kids and her. Loud enough that people were looking at him. He had some serious rage.

The woman was trying hard to get her family arranged. He wasn't helping at all. Yelling, but just standing there. My wife was in a store spending money on something she didn't need, and I just stood there taking it all in...and then, GB, as she is trying to arrange her 2 little boys just so in order to ask a stranger to take a picture of her family to tuck in her Christmas cards next week, this jackass husband pulls out a tin of Copenhagen and shoves his lip full. She said "what are you doing, we are getting a family picture for Christmas"? And he screamed "I having a goddamn dip, it is none of your business! These kids are driving me crazy! Let's get this stupid picture done so I can go home." The picture wasn't taken. She corralled the kids and I saw them moving toward the exit escalator. And she was dabbing her eyes when the husband wasn't looking. Which was the whole time... Because he was in his own selfish little world.

That is just F'ed up.
Odd thing though is yesterday I was looking through my photos and found a pic where to me it was fairly obvious I had a turd in.
I then started taking a closer look...Yup you guessed it I can't find a pic where I didn't.
All six Xmas cards I found, all the birthday parties, xmas parties at work, bowling, golf, everywhere I went I had a dip.
36 years at least I never pulled anything like this guy.

[worktowin]

Typed this in another intro, but want to have it here to reference later....

Tonight my wife and I went shopping at a really really nice indoor shopping mall. This place looks like a Christmas explosion happened. Multistory tall wreaths, a big inflatable snow globe you can go in for pictures, all kinds of stupid. There were families with strollers. The women all looked like they were in heaven. The kids eyes didn't know where to stop. Most of the men were even having fun - because their families sure as heck were. Except...

There was this young family - I'm guessing mid 20s. One little boy around three that had arms and legs moving in all directions. Another boy probably around 6. The lady was trying to get them arranged in front of a wreath to get a family picture. The kids were being kids - lots of visual stimulation there and they were hard to corral. The dad was PISSED and was screaming at both kids and her. Loud enough that people were looking at him. He had some serious rage.

The woman was trying hard to get her family arranged. He wasn't helping at all. Yelling, but just standing there. My wife was in a store spending money on something she didn't need, and I just stood there taking it all in...and then, GB, as she is trying to arrange her 2 little boys just so in order to ask a stranger to take a picture of her family to tuck in her Christmas cards next week, this jackass husband pulls out a tin of Copenhagen and shoves his lip full. She said "what are you doing, we are getting a family picture for Christmas"? And he screamed "I having a goddamn dip, it is none of your business! These kids are driving me crazy! Let's get this stupid picture done so I can go home." The picture wasn't taken. She corralled the kids and I saw them moving toward the exit escalator. And she was dabbing her eyes when the husband wasn't looking. Which was the whole time... Because he was in his own selfish little world.

[pab1964]

Hapoy birthday! 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'lick me' 'poledancer' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'shots' 'booby' '40' 'Birthday'

Wait, your birthday is the same as KTC's? 'archer' What a coincidence! Have a good one my friend!

'oh yeah'

Yep! Is that pretty cool or what?

Thanks a lot for the birthday wishes! It has been a great day!

Happy birthday my friend and brother! 'band'

[pab1964]

Hapoy birthday! 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'lick me' 'poledancer' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'shots' 'booby' '40' 'Birthday'

Wait, your birthday is the same as KTC's? 'archer' What a coincidence! Have a good one my friend!br /br / 'oh yeah'

Yep! Is that pretty cool or what?br /br /Thanks a lot for the birthday wishes! It has been a great day!

poof

[pab1964]

Hapoy birthday! 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'lick me' 'poledancer' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'shots' 'booby' '40' 'Birthday'

Wait, your birthday is the same as KTC's? 'archer' What a coincidence! Have a good one my friend!

'oh yeah'

Yep! Is that pretty cool or what?

Thanks a lot for the birthday wishes! It has been a great day!

Happy birthday my friend and brother! 'band'

[worktowin]

Hapoy birthday! 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'lick me' 'poledancer' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'shots' 'booby' '40' 'Birthday'

Wait, your birthday is the same as KTC's? 'archer' What a coincidence! Have a good one my friend!

'oh yeah'

Yep! Is that pretty cool or what?

Thanks a lot for the birthday wishes! It has been a great day!

[Stranger999]

Hapoy birthday! 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'lick me' 'poledancer' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'shots' 'booby' '40' 'Birthday'

Wait, your birthday is the same as KTC's? 'archer' What a coincidence! Have a good one my friend!

'oh yeah'

[Mike from AB]

Hapoy birthday! 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'lick me' 'poledancer' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'shots' 'booby' '40' 'Birthday'

[KingNothing]

Happy Bday W2W!! Thanks for all the support and encouragement early on. Your words inspired me more than I could ever relay. Have a great birthday!
'party2' 'wave' 'band'

[redtrain14]

Day 1000

What a day. As usual, I woke up at some stupid early hour. I think around 4am. You'd think I was a senior citizen instead of 43. Anyway, I decided to post on all of the boards I can think of where people have helped me out. I went upstairs to our office and turned on the computer. I always use my iPhone to post, last time I used that computer to post was day 16...when I first posted here.

That day I woke up, deeeeeeep in a fog. Hurting. Sweating. Feeling hopeless. Thinking that life wasn't worth living without my precious Kodiak. I called in sick and laid in bed and literally cried. I thought... I can't do this. I walked to the computer and searched for help... And I found it. Ktc and the contacts I have made here helped me do what I couldn't fo alone.

In the past 1000 days... I've cured my high blood pressure/diabetes/high cholesterol. Lost 60 lbs. I'm in the best shape of my life. Had 3 promotions. Lots of job stress. Family health problems. Unexpected bills. New family members born. All of this is part of life, and nicotine isn't necessary to live it and doesn't help deal with any of it. I've met 20 quitters in person. Have 50 numbers in my phone. I HAVE WON EVERY DAY FOR 1000 DAYS. I can't tell you how sweet it is to type that.

26 years and 2 days ago, nicotine stole my dad from me when I was 17 years old. Nicotine almost took me away from my family. Nicotine can fuck off. Ktc has shown me how to be a winner - I post roll everyday and I support the brotherhood. I cannot begin to name everyone that has helped me... But I owe you my deepest thanks. This site and my quit family not only saved my life, but it made life worth living again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words, the texts, and the congratulations. But most of all for getting me to a place that I could not get to alone. I will see you at 1001.

Congratulations W2W. It is a pleasure to have you in the group. I does not surprise me one bit to see all of these congratulation messages. You have taken the time to pay it forward in a very impressive way. Class act all the way.

Michael, you are a model of a man and one hell of a quitter. Thank you for your tireless efforts and support of fellow quitters. Congratulations of your comma, you sir are winning!

Congrats Mike! Not not have you gained your freedom, you have also helped countless quitters along the way, thank you for being such a great asset to this site. Your selflessness is unparalleled.

[Pinched]

Day 1000

What a day. As usual, I woke up at some stupid early hour. I think around 4am. You'd think I was a senior citizen instead of 43. Anyway, I decided to post on all of the boards I can think of where people have helped me out. I went upstairs to our office and turned on the computer. I always use my iPhone to post, last time I used that computer to post was day 16...when I first posted here.

That day I woke up, deeeeeeep in a fog. Hurting. Sweating. Feeling hopeless. Thinking that life wasn't worth living without my precious Kodiak. I called in sick and laid in bed and literally cried. I thought... I can't do this. I walked to the computer and searched for help... And I found it. Ktc and the contacts I have made here helped me do what I couldn't fo alone.

In the past 1000 days... I've cured my high blood pressure/diabetes/high cholesterol. Lost 60 lbs. I'm in the best shape of my life. Had 3 promotions. Lots of job stress. Family health problems. Unexpected bills. New family members born. All of this is part of life, and nicotine isn't necessary to live it and doesn't help deal with any of it. I've met 20 quitters in person. Have 50 numbers in my phone. I HAVE WON EVERY DAY FOR 1000 DAYS. I can't tell you how sweet it is to type that.

26 years and 2 days ago, nicotine stole my dad from me when I was 17 years old. Nicotine almost took me away from my family. Nicotine can fuck off. Ktc has shown me how to be a winner - I post roll everyday and I support the brotherhood. I cannot begin to name everyone that has helped me... But I owe you my deepest thanks. This site and my quit family not only saved my life, but it made life worth living again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words, the texts, and the congratulations. But most of all for getting me to a place that I could not get to alone. I will see you at 1001.

Congratulations W2W. It is a pleasure to have you in the group. I does not surprise me one bit to see all of these congratulation messages. You have taken the time to pay it forward in a very impressive way. Class act all the way.

Michael, you are a model of a man and one hell of a quitter. Thank you for your tireless efforts and support of fellow quitters. Congratulations of your comma, you sir are winning!

[Its_Got2Happen]

Day 1000

What a day. As usual, I woke up at some stupid early hour. I think around 4am. You'd think I was a senior citizen instead of 43. Anyway, I decided to post on all of the boards I can think of where people have helped me out. I went upstairs to our office and turned on the computer. I always use my iPhone to post, last time I used that computer to post was day 16...when I first posted here.

That day I woke up, deeeeeeep in a fog. Hurting. Sweating. Feeling hopeless. Thinking that life wasn't worth living without my precious Kodiak. I called in sick and laid in bed and literally cried. I thought... I can't do this. I walked to the computer and searched for help... And I found it. Ktc and the contacts I have made here helped me do what I couldn't fo alone.

In the past 1000 days... I've cured my high blood pressure/diabetes/high cholesterol. Lost 60 lbs. I'm in the best shape of my life. Had 3 promotions. Lots of job stress. Family health problems. Unexpected bills. New family members born. All of this is part of life, and nicotine isn't necessary to live it and doesn't help deal with any of it. I've met 20 quitters in person. Have 50 numbers in my phone. I HAVE WON EVERY DAY FOR 1000 DAYS. I can't tell you how sweet it is to type that.

26 years and 2 days ago, nicotine stole my dad from me when I was 17 years old. Nicotine almost took me away from my family. Nicotine can fuck off. Ktc has shown me how to be a winner - I post roll everyday and I support the brotherhood. I cannot begin to name everyone that has helped me... But I owe you my deepest thanks. This site and my quit family not only saved my life, but it made life worth living again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words, the texts, and the congratulations. But most of all for getting me to a place that I could not get to alone. I will see you at 1001.

Congratulations W2W. It is a pleasure to have you in the group. I does not surprise me one bit to see all of these congratulation messages. You have taken the time to pay it forward in a very impressive way. Class act all the way.

[trigerhapy]

Congratulations man!!! Sorry I missed it yesterday