« Reply #47 on: August 06, 2014, 03:57:00 PM »
On to day 19...
Each day is a continual reflection of the last for me! So far 19 is better than 18. I am thankful to have fell into a great quit group in October. I've learned to rely on them for support and also offer support. Realizing especially this quit isn't all about me. Going to the top of the mountain isn't as fun as if you drag as many up there as you can. I'm thankful to have a few nic free days behind me. Those are the jewels that keep me pressing forward, having sacrificed many nic free days for a cave in the past. One thing I find interesting is how this addiction affects all so similarly. We have the same attitude when we fail and come back. The inner nic addict is so cunning and arrogant. But internally we know this process can work. I've lived and seen seen it a lot over the last few weeks. And have come to realize that the harsh talk is what the nic addict needs to hear. As I progress I can only be thankful for those who reached down and picked me up "with those harsh words". Because the realist in me knows it's what I needed. Today I remain humbled and greatfull for the network of BAQ that I've come to call friends, my brothers and sisters! ODAAT we will keep pimp slappin' the nic whore!
Hadn't read this intro until now...what a roller coaster heh? But this, is a great journal of quit. We have all the elements...forced quit...caving...attitude adjustment...and ultimately the making of one badass MF'n quitter. Early in this quit you are illustrating a motto of mine that I realized about 2 months in. Seeing yourself, the addict, through the eyes of a quitter. Making that revelation can knock you flat on your ass; it's powerful, and you are journaling that revelation. Keep it up bro.
It's been a pleasure thus far evav, watching your quit develop. Not only you, but October as a whole. What a special group you have going, so far. The group is the group it is, because of the quitters who reside in it. Keep up the solid quit, reach out when needed, and help when others ask. You are killing it, brother. I'll quit w/ you any day!
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Quitters I've met in person : Keddy, boelker62, Big Brother Jack, baitbanjo, SirDerek, Chewie, Scowick65, theo3wood, mcarmo44, MonsterEMT, Bronc, dforbes, rocketman, Lance from SD, kdip, wastepanel, quitspit, basshaug, greenspidy, 30yrAddict, btdogboy, cmark, chrisTKE1982, Jeffro Dolfie, Clampy, carlh2o, JGlav, ReWire, Chewrouski_Philly, Sranger999, walterwhite, DWEIRICK, spit cup, FranPro, ericfluck