The JIRISH story

[Pinched]

Welcome to the fold and so glad you shared your story. We have several similarities and I want you to know I as many other quitters are right here for you, we have walked the path ahead of you and it really is easy aside from all the bullshit and damage that we have done to our bodies. Post roll daily, move on and trudge through each day like you are attacking your crucible.

P

[bronc]

Hey Bud - you are into your double digits and kicking ass. I'm so proud of you and I know your wife and daughters are as well. You are building your integrity and honor with them each day. Your quit is such a great gift to yourself and it's an encouragement to all those around you. I knew you could do this and we'll just keep doing it one day at a time.

[rdad]

What a story. Every story told here is very different but all have one thing in common, we did something stupid and took that first dip. Bronc has really been a part of so many lives on here. I am proud to say I quit with him as well as you. Keep the quit going strong.

Joe, that was a moving intro. Thanks for sharing that with us. You are certainly most welcome here! Bronc is a real asset to this place. You will find all the support you could ever need here. Keep quitting, it is sooo worth it. Freedom from nicotine is the best thing ever!

[Raider]

What a story. Every story told here is very different but all have one thing in common, we did something stupid and took that first dip. Bronc has really been a part of so many lives on here. I am proud to say I quit with him as well as you. Keep the quit going strong.

[Dagranger]

Great intro. Starting at 5 years old might be the record!. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

You can do this. Stay focused and do it ODAAT.

[Rebel346]

Welcome Joe and my prayers for your family.

[slinger]

Welcome, Joe, and thanks for sharing that. I have to tell you, that was one of the most thoughtful and honest intros I've read in a while. I'm proud to quit with you today. Stay strong. I will pray for you and your family. My number is in your inbox should you ever need it.

[B-loMatt]

Dude... You gave me quit wood... Lots of guys I respect the hell out of seem to feel the same way too. You are already building up accountability so please don't let yourself down now: we will be bummed out big time. You can be free, you can do this. Read everything on KTC and QLF. PM me if you need anything. I quit with you today!

[Mogul]

Joe, Mr. Bronc has been a huge supporter of my quit. Bronc is someone to call on if you need help. but just so you know there are many more here at KTC. Make friends, share numbers and stay engaged. God Bless you and your family.

Mogul

PS, We don't quit here. We man up and do what's right. Don't be scared, don't be tempted, fuck nicotine, we are better than that and we don't give in to it. I WILL NOT be challenged on my decision to not use nicotine. (say it over and over and believe it, live it.)

[DirtyHarry10]

Great intro JIRISH. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and family. You've come to the right place for additional support. I quit with you all day.

[Smeds]

Today I have 5 days free from the ball and chain that has been trying to kill me for the last 38 years.i had my first chew when I was 5 years old walking to kindergarten . My buddy and I used to chew red man/beech nut that we would steal from his older brothers.this was a daily ritual for awhile until they figured it out and put an end to it.I experimented off and on after that but didn't really become a hardcore dipper until 15 or 16.Being a football player it was the cool thing to do and accepted even by the coaches.At 18 I got myself into a little trouble and the judge thought it would be a good idea if I joined The US MARINES. In the corp I was an 0331 - which some of you marines know is a m60 machine gunner- I spent 4 years in the SUCK and had a chew in every waking moment (no joke).Today I am 43,married and have 4 beautiful daughters.In Jan my wife was diagnosed with very aggressive breast cancer. We went through 4,mths of chemo and now she is almost done with radiation .The reason I bring this up is interesting .When we foundvout what type of cancer it was and realized we were going to have to bring out the BIG GUNS as we told it to our daughters(ACT chemo treatment) she asked me to quit chewing.Being the addicted,nutless,scared punk I refused!iI told her oh ill do it later I promise.The same BS I've been telling her and my kids for the last 3yrs .Its pretty mind boggling to me that someone who's wife is getting ready to go through Hell is not willing to do something for her to make her happy . Copenhagen wintergreen ruled my life! I fell in love with the devil 5 yrs ago when they came up with that SHIT.I have a friend of mine who stopped by my house 2weeks ago to see how I was doing.He informed me that he had over 3 months of the chew Nd asked me what my plan was. I did my usual told him sep 15 and I was really going to do it this time.He reminded me that I will be coaching 2 different sports in sept and that I was full of shit.He said how about now. Something happened to me at that moment . For the first time in my life I really wanted to quit!Thank you Bronc!I have 5 days today and things are getting better slowly but surely. Things are actually going great accept for the fact that I keep on waking up around 2:00am and can't go to sleep(they told me this would happen:-)For me what I basically have is a daily reprieve based on my honesty with the men in this special privileged club of people who have freed themselves from the NASTY BALL AND CHAIN of nicotine.If you aren't willing to quit and don't really want to quit your wasting our time! Thank you for letting me have an opportunity to be apart of this Group. JOE

Awesome stuff here Joe ... welcome brother. Bronc led this horse in? Yup, you've got a strong quit brother there. Count me (and everyone else here) as another brother in quit. Quit with you today!

[Thumblewort]

Prayers are with you brother, QLF today!

[FMBM707]

JIrish- a lot of that hit home. Thanks for sharing that. Prayers for your wife and family.

I QUIT with you today.

[AppleJack]

Nice.

I think we all have that "aha" moment when quitting becomes a reality and not something we fool around with. Stick around and stay involved bro. Freedom is yours... Fight for it.