Hi all. I'm Stanton, 39, and have smoked or chewed for the last 20 years, 17 seriously.
Lately the pattern was 3/4 can per day, with a cig (or 3) at night with my wife. I quit on Sunday night, Oct 23rd, after a tough day and the decision that I needed a big positive in my life. The 5 yr-old beginning to ask probing questions added motivation...
I found Whyquit on the first day of my quit, and it helped me discover some addiction truths, which has made this quit different from the others (several in the last few years). I owe that site a lot. But it never felt like 'my'group, for whatever reason.
So this morning, after struggling a bit this weekend when my best friend from college (who smokes) came through, I decided to look for an ex-dipping group. I found KTC. After reading "Top 100 benefits..." which was so funny and true, (to include the shameful/gross aspects of dipping), I knew I'd found my place.
So I joined. And now posted. And can't wait for my HOF coin.
So thank you, to those who started KTC, and to all the others who make it the supportive community I'm so delighted to have discovered.
peace,
Stanton