Get Busy Livin or Get Busy Dyin

[Done4Me]

Days 18-19
Very stressful day at work on Friday and Saturday was no peach around the house. For whatever reason, the nic bitch was doing A LOT of persuasion on one shoulder, I mean more than any other time in my quit. Fought through it and had to put her in her place.

Day 20
Got back from a morning jog to get ready for church and as soon as I stepped into the house, a major trigger. My wife decided that she would sleep in and let both our kids do the same. Got everybody up and going, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but it was stressful and not a peaceful way to start the day. Well, that little nic bitch from Friday and Saturday tried to seize the opportunity...she lost, I WON.

Had a great conversation with my wife and explained to her that I had been feeling the stress of the last two days and the start of this day. Very clearly informed her that the way my brain works, all I could think about for the last 30 minutes was to come up with some bullshit reason to be alone to dip. Pretty much broke down, not as bad as when my three year old can't catch her breath, but more than I really want to write here. She was great and asked what she could do/how she could help...my request was don't let me be alone ALL DAY. I hung out with my family all day without nicotine and it was GREAT.

Awesome...just Awesome. Time traded from the nic to the family. WTG

Glorious win right there, Brad. I'm glad you wrote that out - for us and for you. There's a reason why week 3 is known as "weak week". 50 megaton craves that seemingly come out of nowhere. In reality, it's the nic bitch not wanting to accept her fate and read the writing you so clearly have put on the wall for her. QLF every day.

You have a good quit going. So glad you told your wife. My wife has been the greatest supporter. Congrats on your quit. Keep fighting, its a tough road...but every time you overcome a trigger, it gets easier.

Next time you get a trigger, call or text a brother. Even if it isn't a bad one, get in the habit of calling a quit brother.

Awesome. Way to stay quit. I agree, send a quick text to one of us when you are having those thoughts. you have my number. Always here for you to make sure you stay quit. I know you would do the same for me and for others. Stay quit my brother.

Gents, thanks for again reaching out. I texted/messaged with a few guys over the weekend and that was very helpful as always.

On Sunday morning, I didn't make the choice to not reach out, I just reached out to the person who was within 5 feet of me. If more support would have been needed right then, my bullpen would have gotten the call for sure. While she does not understand all the crap associated with this addiction, my wife is in my corner 100%. While my network that I am developing on here is phenomenal, sometimes you just cannot beat a pat on your back/hug/kick in your butt from your wife.

Not to get all deep and sappy on you guys, but if you have read my intro, there is going to need to be some redemption between me and my wife after years of my ninja dipping. I look at this situation as one of those moments.

You're killing it bradf. Just catching up with your intro. Nicely done. And good stuff telling the wife.

[bradf]

Days 18-19
Very stressful day at work on Friday and Saturday was no peach around the house. For whatever reason, the nic bitch was doing A LOT of persuasion on one shoulder, I mean more than any other time in my quit. Fought through it and had to put her in her place.

Day 20
Got back from a morning jog to get ready for church and as soon as I stepped into the house, a major trigger. My wife decided that she would sleep in and let both our kids do the same. Got everybody up and going, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but it was stressful and not a peaceful way to start the day. Well, that little nic bitch from Friday and Saturday tried to seize the opportunity...she lost, I WON.

Had a great conversation with my wife and explained to her that I had been feeling the stress of the last two days and the start of this day. Very clearly informed her that the way my brain works, all I could think about for the last 30 minutes was to come up with some bullshit reason to be alone to dip. Pretty much broke down, not as bad as when my three year old can't catch her breath, but more than I really want to write here. She was great and asked what she could do/how she could help...my request was don't let me be alone ALL DAY. I hung out with my family all day without nicotine and it was GREAT.

Awesome...just Awesome. Time traded from the nic to the family. WTG

Glorious win right there, Brad. I'm glad you wrote that out - for us and for you. There's a reason why week 3 is known as "weak week". 50 megaton craves that seemingly come out of nowhere. In reality, it's the nic bitch not wanting to accept her fate and read the writing you so clearly have put on the wall for her. QLF every day.

You have a good quit going. So glad you told your wife. My wife has been the greatest supporter. Congrats on your quit. Keep fighting, its a tough road...but every time you overcome a trigger, it gets easier.

Next time you get a trigger, call or text a brother. Even if it isn't a bad one, get in the habit of calling a quit brother.

Awesome. Way to stay quit. I agree, send a quick text to one of us when you are having those thoughts. you have my number. Always here for you to make sure you stay quit. I know you would do the same for me and for others. Stay quit my brother.

Gents, thanks for again reaching out. I texted/messaged with a few guys over the weekend and that was very helpful as always.

On Sunday morning, I didn't make the choice to not reach out, I just reached out to the person who was within 5 feet of me. If more support would have been needed right then, my bullpen would have gotten the call for sure. While she does not understand all the crap associated with this addiction, my wife is in my corner 100%. While my network that I am developing on here is phenomenal, sometimes you just cannot beat a pat on your back/hug/kick in your butt from your wife.

Not to get all deep and sappy on you guys, but if you have read my intro, there is going to need to be some redemption between me and my wife after years of my ninja dipping. I look at this situation as one of those moments.

[Flannywho]

Days 18-19
Very stressful day at work on Friday and Saturday was no peach around the house. For whatever reason, the nic bitch was doing A LOT of persuasion on one shoulder, I mean more than any other time in my quit. Fought through it and had to put her in her place.

Day 20
Got back from a morning jog to get ready for church and as soon as I stepped into the house, a major trigger. My wife decided that she would sleep in and let both our kids do the same. Got everybody up and going, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but it was stressful and not a peaceful way to start the day. Well, that little nic bitch from Friday and Saturday tried to seize the opportunity...she lost, I WON.

Had a great conversation with my wife and explained to her that I had been feeling the stress of the last two days and the start of this day. Very clearly informed her that the way my brain works, all I could think about for the last 30 minutes was to come up with some bullshit reason to be alone to dip. Pretty much broke down, not as bad as when my three year old can't catch her breath, but more than I really want to write here. She was great and asked what she could do/how she could help...my request was don't let me be alone ALL DAY. I hung out with my family all day without nicotine and it was GREAT.

Awesome...just Awesome. Time traded from the nic to the family. WTG

Glorious win right there, Brad. I'm glad you wrote that out - for us and for you. There's a reason why week 3 is known as "weak week". 50 megaton craves that seemingly come out of nowhere. In reality, it's the nic bitch not wanting to accept her fate and read the writing you so clearly have put on the wall for her. QLF every day.

You have a good quit going. So glad you told your wife. My wife has been the greatest supporter. Congrats on your quit. Keep fighting, its a tough road...but every time you overcome a trigger, it gets easier.

Next time you get a trigger, call or text a brother. Even if it isn't a bad one, get in the habit of calling a quit brother.

Awesome. Way to stay quit. I agree, send a quick text to one of us when you are having those thoughts. you have my number. Always here for you to make sure you stay quit. I know you would do the same for me and for others. Stay quit my brother.

[Mthomas3824]

Days 18-19
Very stressful day at work on Friday and Saturday was no peach around the house. For whatever reason, the nic bitch was doing A LOT of persuasion on one shoulder, I mean more than any other time in my quit. Fought through it and had to put her in her place.

Day 20
Got back from a morning jog to get ready for church and as soon as I stepped into the house, a major trigger. My wife decided that she would sleep in and let both our kids do the same. Got everybody up and going, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but it was stressful and not a peaceful way to start the day. Well, that little nic bitch from Friday and Saturday tried to seize the opportunity...she lost, I WON.

Had a great conversation with my wife and explained to her that I had been feeling the stress of the last two days and the start of this day. Very clearly informed her that the way my brain works, all I could think about for the last 30 minutes was to come up with some bullshit reason to be alone to dip. Pretty much broke down, not as bad as when my three year old can't catch her breath, but more than I really want to write here. She was great and asked what she could do/how she could help...my request was don't let me be alone ALL DAY. I hung out with my family all day without nicotine and it was GREAT.

Awesome...just Awesome. Time traded from the nic to the family. WTG

Glorious win right there, Brad. I'm glad you wrote that out - for us and for you. There's a reason why week 3 is known as "weak week". 50 megaton craves that seemingly come out of nowhere. In reality, it's the nic bitch not wanting to accept her fate and read the writing you so clearly have put on the wall for her. QLF every day.

You have a good quit going. So glad you told your wife. My wife has been the greatest supporter. Congrats on your quit. Keep fighting, its a tough road...but every time you overcome a trigger, it gets easier.

Next time you get a trigger, call or text a brother. Even if it isn't a bad one, get in the habit of calling a quit brother.

[Tuco]

Days 18-19
Very stressful day at work on Friday and Saturday was no peach around the house. For whatever reason, the nic bitch was doing A LOT of persuasion on one shoulder, I mean more than any other time in my quit. Fought through it and had to put her in her place.

Day 20
Got back from a morning jog to get ready for church and as soon as I stepped into the house, a major trigger. My wife decided that she would sleep in and let both our kids do the same. Got everybody up and going, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but it was stressful and not a peaceful way to start the day. Well, that little nic bitch from Friday and Saturday tried to seize the opportunity...she lost, I WON.

Had a great conversation with my wife and explained to her that I had been feeling the stress of the last two days and the start of this day. Very clearly informed her that the way my brain works, all I could think about for the last 30 minutes was to come up with some bullshit reason to be alone to dip. Pretty much broke down, not as bad as when my three year old can't catch her breath, but more than I really want to write here. She was great and asked what she could do/how she could help...my request was don't let me be alone ALL DAY. I hung out with my family all day without nicotine and it was GREAT.

Awesome...just Awesome. Time traded from the nic to the family. WTG

Glorious win right there, Brad. I'm glad you wrote that out - for us and for you. There's a reason why week 3 is known as "weak week". 50 megaton craves that seemingly come out of nowhere. In reality, it's the nic bitch not wanting to accept her fate and read the writing you so clearly have put on the wall for her. QLF every day.

[schaef418]

Days 18-19
Very stressful day at work on Friday and Saturday was no peach around the house. For whatever reason, the nic bitch was doing A LOT of persuasion on one shoulder, I mean more than any other time in my quit. Fought through it and had to put her in her place.

Day 20
Got back from a morning jog to get ready for church and as soon as I stepped into the house, a major trigger. My wife decided that she would sleep in and let both our kids do the same. Got everybody up and going, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but it was stressful and not a peaceful way to start the day. Well, that little nic bitch from Friday and Saturday tried to seize the opportunity...she lost, I WON.

Had a great conversation with my wife and explained to her that I had been feeling the stress of the last two days and the start of this day. Very clearly informed her that the way my brain works, all I could think about for the last 30 minutes was to come up with some bullshit reason to be alone to dip. Pretty much broke down, not as bad as when my three year old can't catch her breath, but more than I really want to write here. She was great and asked what she could do/how she could help...my request was don't let me be alone ALL DAY. I hung out with my family all day without nicotine and it was GREAT.

Awesome...just Awesome. Time traded from the nic to the family. WTG

[bradf]

Days 18-19
Very stressful day at work on Friday and Saturday was no peach around the house. For whatever reason, the nic bitch was doing A LOT of persuasion on one shoulder, I mean more than any other time in my quit. Fought through it and had to put her in her place.

Day 20
Got back from a morning jog to get ready for church and as soon as I stepped into the house, a major trigger. My wife decided that she would sleep in and let both our kids do the same. Got everybody up and going, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but it was stressful and not a peaceful way to start the day. Well, that little nic bitch from Friday and Saturday tried to seize the opportunity...she lost, I WON.

Had a great conversation with my wife and explained to her that I had been feeling the stress of the last two days and the start of this day. Very clearly informed her that the way my brain works, all I could think about for the last 30 minutes was to come up with some bullshit reason to be alone to dip. Pretty much broke down, not as bad as when my three year old can't catch her breath, but more than I really want to write here. She was great and asked what she could do/how she could help...my request was don't let me be alone ALL DAY. I hung out with my family all day without nicotine and it was GREAT.

[Quitforsoj]

Congrats on your quit. I can only imagine how tough it would be to tell your spouse about your double life. But it's got to be a hell of a lot better than having to explain to her why you have mouth cancer.

When I told my wife -- she was very supportive. She knew that I have chewed in the past but did not realize the extent -- all is fine

[Heisenberg]

Congrats on your quit. I can only imagine how tough it would be to tell your spouse about your double life. But it's got to be a hell of a lot better than having to explain to her why you have mouth cancer.

[bradf]

Will post longer update in the morning, but wanted to put down a few fresh thoughts. Sacked up and had the talk with my wife. Glad that is done, I WILL NEVER put myself in the situation to do that again. She was as understanding as could be expected and proud of me for having the courage to own up. Feels like I have a great new partner in my quit corner.

[Tuco]

Day 11
Stopped to fill up with gas at the gas station next to my office where I would ALWAYS go for gas and dip. Paid at the pump for the first time since I won't go inside any more. Some of my pathetic past came to light, the manager came out and asked if I needed anything since he hadn't seen me in a while. Ouch, kick to the pride when the gas station manager knows how predictable you were/are.

Good stuff, Brad! I haven't been back inside of my local Shell station since I quit yet. I have already promised myself that once I do, I am going to tell the clerk behind the counter (the one that always used to grab a tin of Kodiak or Copenhagen as he saw me walking in) that I am quit, and if he ever sees me coming in and asking for a can under any circumstances, then he is to point directly to the door and tell me to get right the fuck out. I'm pretty sure he'd do it, too.

[Menace]

Keep it up Brad, you have the proper approach. ODAAT and the plan never fails. We keep our word for that 24 hours and we are invincible, undefeated in fact. Quit with you today.........

[Thumblewort]

Day 11
Stopped to fill up with gas at the gas station next to my office where I would ALWAYS go for gas and dip. Paid at the pump for the first time since I won't go inside any more. Some of my pathetic past came to light, the manager came out and asked if I needed anything since he hadn't seen me in a while. Ouch, kick to the pride when the gas station manager knows how predictable you were/are.

QFT brother, my local Speedway guy would always have a log on the counter for me. I avoided that gas station for 3 months, and when I finally saw him again it was like we had a break-up. That, or he got in trouble for overstocking the ridiculous amount of poison I went through weekly.

I quit with you, and Steve at Speedway on Division and Front today.

[bradf]

Day 11
Stopped to fill up with gas at the gas station next to my office where I would ALWAYS go for gas and dip. Paid at the pump for the first time since I won't go inside any more. Some of my pathetic past came to light, the manager came out and asked if I needed anything since he hadn't seen me in a while. Ouch, kick to the pride when the gas station manager knows how predictable you were/are.

[Gabriel]

Proud to be quit with you brother! I sincerely hope the talk with your wife goes well. Either way, stay QUIT! Hang in there.