Congrats LD! I am being completely serious, good for you and congrats on your daughter. I know the feeling. Here's the thing, this site isn't for you, we quit a certain way. You have your way, we have ours. It is time to part ways. Anymore responses just highlight any insecurities. You've got this quitting thing down, so no need for us.
Hey bro, I thank you for your genuine support. Finally someone that aint afraid to meet in the middle.
But I disagree with you. Its not time to part ways. Maybe I dont need you and you dont need me, but future quitters need one of us or the other. You and I both are fighting the same war, and though our methods are different we are on the same team. People like me deserve to have mentors as well. Those who quit tobacco through means other than posting daily roll would also have a record of previous quitters to look up to and take motivation from.
The reason I came back to this site today to post updates wasnt to stick a big "told you so" sign up for all the doubters. It was to to light a beacon of hope for other people who are trying to quit, but who may struggle with the Kill the Can modus operand.
This site is called "Kill the Can" and not "12 steps for tobacco users" meaning that it encompasses more than just a single ideal of how to quit. Kill the can is not a system, but a community. Its not about conforming to a certain belief system. Its about quitting tobacco. If I quit tobacco I have as much a right to be on here posting as the rest of you. If you disagree, I have a bunch of Marine buddies on this site who have offered to back my play at my request, and they will be quick to support me if I call on them.
Some of you guys have really pissed them off by what you have said about me, but I have kept them at bay by reminding them that I instigated the conflict. Yeah, I stirred the pot. I came in here guns blazing and assaulted every belief that many of you hold dear. As a result, many of you hammered on me, and I made many enemies. Rightfully so. I served a purpose. I built community between you. Sometimes a group needs a common enemy in order to band together.
However, the end result speaks louder than words. I am tobacco free. I killed the can. I have counselled with my Marine buddies on this site and they have granted me the right to continue speaking here.
I may seem like you enemy, but I am not. I am just different. Instead of posting roll each day, I go about life tobacco free. Is that so bad? Is that such a sin that I should be kicked out of the "Kick the Can" community?
The reality is, this site has moderators. Those moderators have the right to kick me out anytime they want. They continue to allow me to speak freedom to addicts. Until they silence me, I will continue to set an example of tobacco free living.
God bless each and every one of you!
-LB