I
can remember reaching my 9 month milestone and feeling at the
time that I finally knew, deep inside, that I was quit for good
and that I was going to reach my OFdom and beyond. Well, I did
reach my OFdom and am now on the downhill slide to my DOFdom....
What a *great* beyond this has been.
I
can hardly believe it. It's been such a journey! And it's been
such a process. I am so different than I was 21 months ago.
The changes weren't all appreciated (smile) but in the long
run, it truly has been worth it all. I am *VERY* grateful for
being smoke-free. (Every time I say that, it always feels like
an understatement to me. I wish I was elegant enough in my speech
so that I could describe with clarity this place where I am.
I'm not though. But I would tell you that the difference between
back then and now is like black and white. It's really wonderful
here.... and that I am grateful that I kept on keeping on, well....
I hope you can feel this HUGE smile.... It's one that comes
from the inside of me.)
When
I started this path to smoke freedom, getting to this place
was a dream and unthinkable at the time. I know about taking
baby steps for a long time in the beginning. I had to as well.
But all of those baby steps has led me to here:
One
year, nine months, 9 hours, 46 minutes and 51 seconds. 12828
cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,020.56. Life saved: 6 weeks,
2 days, 13 hours, 0 minutes.
5/25'ers....
We did it and we continue to do it. Thanks for walking the walk
with me. Can you believe 1 yr. 9 months? Holy moley....
2nd
Gen'ers.... You are doing excellent! Keep on keeping on....
I am really proud of you and your strength. It's all downhill
from here guys. HUGE smile.
AS3....
I am really glad I found this newsgroup. It is a rich place
filled with knowledge, support and those of you who bring who
you are to it. Being with this newsgroup made the difference
for me. I will forever be a *very* grateful fan.
Wherever
you are in your quit, stand proud. It takes great courage to
break the chains of this insidious addiction. But if you add
attitude and resolve (which means to me that I would do whatever
it takes), I think it can be done. I'm really proud that I am
doing it. I hope you feel the same way about you.
Mitakuye
oyasin (which means "All my family" and it is a blessing), Yukpa
hashi/Laughing Moon/Pat,
OF +9 mos.
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