treepeo
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29 Nov 2017
14 Apr 2018
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Hi Rhonda Louise,
I hear you! I smoked for 43 years and didn't really think I could quit. I made half-hearted efforts, but like you, I didn't make it past a day, if even that. In my heart, I wasn't ready to quit. I also get what you mean about going out with the girls. I ended up being the only one who smoked, and it was terribly embarrassing. I found it could also be dangerous, in that I would be out on the street by myself huddled in a doorway so I could get my fix. Anything could have happened to me, but I was willing to risk it because of my addiction. Pretty pathetic, eh?
Finally, I said enough is enough. I got serious and I decided to quit. Like you, I quit cold turkey. But even though I didn't use NRTs, I had SHO. This site gave me tools to help me quit, and the support I needed. All of that, combined with determination and sheer grit, made my dreams come true. I have now been a non-smoker for 15 months.
You are not alone, Rhonda Louise. You can do this, one day at a time. It won't be easy, but it WILL be worth it. That I can promise you. We are all battling this addiction, and together we can be successful. Lean on us, and we will lean on you. And keep cherishing yourself. You deserve to live a smoke free life, and you can do it. Believe in yourself, and keep posting. We will kick butt together!