CLW

[SirDerek]

After reading through many of the introductions, I have discovered that my story is not a unique one. First dip in college, up to a can every couple of days, then 12 years later I find myself at a can a day. I have gone anywhere from 2 to 30 days since then with nicotine gum and/or the patch. However, at the end of the day I always went right back. Part of it was nostalgia, part boredom, but mostly I couldn't function without it.

You have met my brother-in-law (oxman). Like he said, I feel shame at the way I have to hide this garbage from the ones I love the most. I have said "no" to doing things with my family in order to sneak a pinch. Enough is enough - time to get my priorities straight.

Lastly, addiction is mental weakness. I like to think I can "cowboy up" for and power through most things. For those I can't "tough" my way through, I can outsmart. That little can has proven me wrong (weak).

Enough is enough....cowboy the fuck up!

Welcome to the great decision that you have made.

read up on everything you can as it will be the knowledge to help you through. You will get tips on what to do, and what to expect coming up. You will unveil a part of yourself that has been hidden for so long.

so get ready for the wild ride, and remember it is not weak to reach out to others and ask for help, but it is actually the smartest thing that you can do as by doing so could save your life.

So make that promise each and every day, and honor your word, and I will quit right beside you.

[CLW]

After reading through many of the introductions, I have discovered that my story is not a unique one. First dip in college, up to a can every couple of days, then 12 years later I find myself at a can a day. I have gone anywhere from 2 to 30 days since then with nicotine gum and/or the patch. However, at the end of the day I always went right back. Part of it was nostalgia, part boredom, but mostly I couldn't function without it.

You have met my brother-in-law (oxman). Like he said, I feel shame at the way I have to hide this garbage from the ones I love the most. I have said "no" to doing things with my family in order to sneak a pinch. Enough is enough - time to get my priorities straight.

Lastly, addiction is mental weakness. I like to think I can "cowboy up" for and power through most things. For those I can't "tough" my way through, I can outsmart. That little can has proven me wrong (weak).

Enough is enough....cowboy the fuck up!