QSXtreme - KillTheCan.org Online Community -> Roll Call 2009

Roll Call 2009, General Quit Discussions

Track this topic | Email this topic | Print this topic

11X4

Posted: Nov 26, 2009, 11:16 pm

You go, we go!

Group: Admin
Posts: 4,314
Member No.: 375
Joined: 3-July 07

QUOTE (mylilsecret @ Nov 26, 2009, 11:51 am)

Giving Back

The past few weeks I've been reminiscing about alot. How quitting has change my life, how it has defined me as an individual and how it has graciously given back to me and my family. Quitting has given me my freedom. My life.

I've written to you here personally many times to vent, laugh and yes even cry. But today I asked my husband to write down his feelings about this journey and what my quit has meant to him. This is the first time he has ever expressed on paper (I'll be typing it afterwards) or to me how this has affected him. I must say this site and my fellow quitters here are my backbone but he's truly my foundation. Each of you here hold me up while he supports me so I may never have to falter.

My wife used smokeless tobacco for over 20 years and for most of those years I could not understand why someone could do something that was so detrimental to their body but was also in my mind disgusting. We fought constantly over this a-d-d-i-c-t-i-o-n.

There I said it!

It took a very long time for me to come to these terms. You see I had never been addicted to anything. I had no vices or anything I needed to have to help. This was new and I definitely didn't understand or agree with it out of ignorance I later learned. And we all know ignorance isn't the not knowing - it's the not wanting to know. I think I was in denial somehow for so long that I didn't take the time to see what was going on. I never tried to understand why this was happening. My solution was just to voice my opinion on why I didn't like it and maybe she would quit. Again I didn't KNOW.

Now fast forward this, some years and I found out I did have an addiction of my own.
My wife. You see that is one thing I couldn't go with out daily and we were going to get through this. I, however, cannot take any credit for her fighting this addiction and winning .. maybe a small part. But you see it was her own strength and determination along with the Quit sites she found and regularly attended that made the difference, It was those people fighting their own addictions that banded together to beat this monster. Their strength, their stories was that extra motivation needed to do it.

One more thing we later learned my wife was diagnosed with a mental illness called bipolar disorder which if anyone knows is a tremendous battle in itself. Now I know why it was that much more of an accomplishment to have QUIT. So now our lifes take this new road and hopefully we'll beat this monster and if it takes 20 plus years I do know this I'll still be addicted to Nicole Ann Lynch forever.

Paul

That's the first time my husband has ever spoke about my quit .. other than congratulations during my milestones. After my quit, it always seemed to me like he never wanted to talk about my dirty little secret anymore.

I'm so thankful I asked him to take a moment to express what it's like being on the other side. I'm so thankful for finding you and this site, the wonderful encouragment here and the endless inspiration you have given to me. I hope that you are able to take something away from this today and share it with another.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

much love,
mylilsecret

Day 1058

Happy Thanksgiving MLS. Congrats on the comma! Don't be such a stranger.

--------------------

I've always wanted to save a life, so I started with mine.

Quit Date: 4/22/2007~HOF: 7/30/2007~2nd Floor: 11/7/07~3rd Floor: 2/15/08~1 YEAR!: 4/22/2008~4th Floor: 5/25/2008~5th Floor: 9/2/2008~6th Floor: 12/11/2008~7th Floor: 3/21/2009~2 Years: 4/22/2009~ 8th Floor: 6/29/2009 ~ 9th Floor: 10/7/2009

In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing-the worst thing you can do is nothing. - Theodore Roosevelt

mylilsecret	Posted: Nov 26, 2009, 10:51 am
always smile! Group: Members Posts: 952 Member No.: 156 Joined: 29-January 07	Giving Back The past few weeks I've been reminiscing about alot. How quitting has change my life, how it has defined me as an individual and how it has graciously given back to me and my family. Quitting has given me my freedom. My life. I've written to you here personally many times to vent, laugh and yes even cry. But today I asked my husband to write down his feelings about this journey and what my quit has meant to him. This is the first time he has ever expressed on paper (I'll be typing it afterwards) or to me how this has affected him. I must say this site and my fellow quitters here are my backbone but he's truly my foundation. Each of you here hold me up while he supports me so I may never have to falter. My wife used smokeless tobacco for over 20 years and for most of those years I could not understand why someone could do something that was so detrimental to their body but was also in my mind disgusting. We fought constantly over this a-d-d-i-c-t-i-o-n. There I said it! It took a very long time for me to come to these terms. You see I had never been addicted to anything. I had no vices or anything I needed to have to help. This was new and I definitely didn't understand or agree with it out of ignorance I later learned. And we all know ignorance isn't the not knowing - it's the not wanting to know. I think I was in denial somehow for so long that I didn't take the time to see what was going on. I never tried to understand why this was happening. My solution was just to voice my opinion on why I didn't like it and maybe she would quit. Again I didn't KNOW. Now fast forward this, some years and I found out I did have an addiction of my own. My wife. You see that is one thing I couldn't go with out daily and we were going to get through this. I, however, cannot take any credit for her fighting this addiction and winning .. maybe a small part. But you see it was her own strength and determination along with the Quit sites she found and regularly attended that made the difference, It was those people fighting their own addictions that banded together to beat this monster. Their strength, their stories was that extra motivation needed to do it. One more thing we later learned my wife was diagnosed with a mental illness called bipolar disorder which if anyone knows is a tremendous battle in itself. Now I know why it was that much more of an accomplishment to have QUIT. So now our lifes take this new road and hopefully we'll beat this monster and if it takes 20 plus years I do know this I'll still be addicted to Nicole Ann Lynch forever. Paul That's the first time my husband has ever spoke about my quit .. other than congratulations during my milestones. After my quit, it always seemed to me like he never wanted to talk about my dirty little secret anymore. I'm so thankful I asked him to take a moment to express what it's like being on the other side. I'm so thankful for finding you and this site, the wonderful encouragment here and the endless inspiration you have given to me. I hope that you are able to take something away from this today and share it with another. Happy Thanksgiving to all! much love, mylilsecret Day 1058 This post has been edited by mylilsecret on Nov 26, 2009, 10:52 am -------------------- Quit Date: 01/04/07

iuchewie	Posted: Nov 25, 2009, 3:28 pm
Resident Geek Group: Admin Posts: 20,316 Member No.: 5 Joined: 20-November 06	New blog post: Much To Be Thankful For http://blog.killthecan.org/?p=277 -------------------- "Every man dies... not every man really lives." - William Wallace "Now that I've quit, I'm really living.' - iuchewie QD - 7.24.06 / HOF - 10.31.06 / 2nd Floor - 2.08.07 / 3rd Floor - 5.19.07 / 1 YEAR - 7.23.07 / 4th Floor - 8.27.07 / 5th Floor - 12.05.07 / 6th Floor - 3.14.08 / 7th Floor - 6.22.08 8th Floor - 9.30.08 / 9th Floor - 1.08.09 / Comma - 4.18.09 / 11th Floor - 7.27.09 Episode III: The Final Quit

iuchewie	Posted: Nov 23, 2009, 11:30 am
Resident Geek Group: Admin Posts: 20,316 Member No.: 5 Joined: 20-November 06	New blog post: A Measure Of Success http://blog.killthecan.org/?p=275 -------------------- "Every man dies... not every man really lives." - William Wallace "Now that I've quit, I'm really living.' - iuchewie QD - 7.24.06 / HOF - 10.31.06 / 2nd Floor - 2.08.07 / 3rd Floor - 5.19.07 / 1 YEAR - 7.23.07 / 4th Floor - 8.27.07 / 5th Floor - 12.05.07 / 6th Floor - 3.14.08 / 7th Floor - 6.22.08 8th Floor - 9.30.08 / 9th Floor - 1.08.09 / Comma - 4.18.09 / 11th Floor - 7.27.09 Episode III: The Final Quit

iuchewie

Posted: Nov 20, 2009, 10:23 am

Resident Geek

Group: Admin
Posts: 20,316
Member No.: 5
Joined: 20-November 06

QUOTE (Remshot @ Nov 20, 2009, 10:34 am)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY QSXtreme!!!

Please stop by the site-wide roll call today!

http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=2741

--------------------

"Every man dies... not every man really lives." - William Wallace
"Now that I've quit, I'm really living.' - iuchewie
QD - 7.24.06 / HOF - 10.31.06 / 2nd Floor - 2.08.07 / 3rd Floor - 5.19.07 / 1 YEAR - 7.23.07 / 4th Floor - 8.27.07 / 5th Floor - 12.05.07 / 6th Floor - 3.14.08 / 7th Floor - 6.22.08
8th Floor - 9.30.08 / 9th Floor - 1.08.09 / Comma - 4.18.09 / 11th Floor - 7.27.09
Episode III: The Final Quit

Remshot	Posted: Nov 20, 2009, 9:34 am
The One Group: Admin Posts: 11,957 Member No.: 3 Joined: 20-November 06	HAPPY BIRTHDAY QSXtreme!!! -------------------- Quit -1/23/06 HOF -5/02/06 When nobody has your back, you gotta move your back. A Quit Plan: Do you have one? CLOSE THE DOOR. In my opinion, it’s the single most important step in your final quit. There is one moment, THE moment, when you finally let go and surrender to the quit. After that moment, no temptation will be great enough, no lie persuasive enough to make you commit suicide by using tobacco. SportDad 1/13/05 Warm summer sun, shine kindly here; Warm southern wind, blow softly here; Green sod above, lie light, lie light.- Good-night, dear heart, good-night. Be silly, be honest, be kind

iuchewie	Posted: Nov 19, 2009, 10:36 am
Resident Geek Group: Admin Posts: 20,316 Member No.: 5 Joined: 20-November 06	Thursday's Milestones... Congrats Folks!!! ·snowrdr hits the hall ·JReese hits the hall ·catfish hits the hall ·eddykeller - 1,000 -------------------- "Every man dies... not every man really lives." - William Wallace "Now that I've quit, I'm really living.' - iuchewie QD - 7.24.06 / HOF - 10.31.06 / 2nd Floor - 2.08.07 / 3rd Floor - 5.19.07 / 1 YEAR - 7.23.07 / 4th Floor - 8.27.07 / 5th Floor - 12.05.07 / 6th Floor - 3.14.08 / 7th Floor - 6.22.08 8th Floor - 9.30.08 / 9th Floor - 1.08.09 / Comma - 4.18.09 / 11th Floor - 7.27.09 Episode III: The Final Quit

11X4	Posted: Nov 19, 2009, 7:52 am
You go, we go! Group: Admin Posts: 4,314 Member No.: 375 Joined: 3-July 07	New blog post: The Great American Smoke Out? http://blog.killthecan.org/?p=273 -------------------- I've always wanted to save a life, so I started with mine. Quit Date: 4/22/2007~HOF: 7/30/2007~2nd Floor: 11/7/07~3rd Floor: 2/15/08~1 YEAR!: 4/22/2008~4th Floor: 5/25/2008~5th Floor: 9/2/2008~6th Floor: 12/11/2008~7th Floor: 3/21/2009~2 Years: 4/22/2009~ 8th Floor: 6/29/2009 ~ 9th Floor: 10/7/2009 In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing-the worst thing you can do is nothing. - Theodore Roosevelt

Aug

Posted: Nov 18, 2009, 4:32 pm

Dip Assassin

Group: Members
Posts: 394
Member No.: 7,433
Joined: 17-August 09

QUOTE (Dr. Bruce Banner @ Nov 17, 2009, 4:11 pm)

QUOTE (juliejan @ Nov 17, 2009, 7:17 am)

QUOTE

Well I'm back again. Sorry to all the members I have hurt in the past. As you all know, we are addicts and part of addiction is hiding, lying, sneaking around, and doing things that hurt others and ourselves. I cannot change my past or give excusses for my cave. I can only look at today and make the decission to not use tobacco for the day. I continue to use my past as a learning experience and try to change and be a better person. I am hopeful of a better year in 2009 as 2008 had ups and lots of downs for me. I believe I am stronger and expect struggles along the way to my recovery. I hope to gain some new friends and re connect with old quitters as well. Please accept me back and hold me accountable!

The new and improved Boss2002

2008 had alot of ups and downs and that is a good excuse to chew because?
Also 2009 is almost over...then what? Maybe you should try to hold yourself accountable before you ask someone else to do it for you

where did this guy post at??? I can't seem to find it anywhere....but that don't mean anything I 'm part of the febuary computer retards group.

He got the boot for changing IP addresses, I think.

--------------------

The beatings will continue until morale improves.

Dr. Bruce Banner

Posted: Nov 17, 2009, 5:11 pm

minx

Group: Members
Posts: 138
Member No.: 7,737
Joined: 29-October 09

QUOTE (juliejan @ Nov 17, 2009, 7:17 am)

QUOTE

where did this guy post at??? I can't seem to find it anywhere....but that don't mean anything I 'm part of the febuary computer retards group.

juliejan

Posted: Nov 17, 2009, 7:17 am

quitter

Group: Members
Posts: 4,196
Member No.: 399
Joined: 6-July 07

QUOTE

--------------------

Quit 7/5/07

iuchewie

Posted: Nov 16, 2009, 10:23 am

Resident Geek

Group: Admin
Posts: 20,316
Member No.: 5
Joined: 20-November 06

QUOTE (tufftime @ Nov 16, 2009, 10:24 am)

I realize I'm not thinking clearly these past few days and I still can't figure out how to do roll call . help

Take a look at this: http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50

It should answer your questions. If not stop back here and we can give you some personalized help.

--------------------

tufftime

Posted: Nov 16, 2009, 9:24 am

Newbie

Group: Members
Posts: 19
Member No.: 7,800
Joined: 11-November 09

QUOTE (iuchewie @ Nov 12, 2009, 12:36 pm)

Thursday's Milestones... Congrats Folks!!!

·jlnichols1500 hits the hall
·ARMY82 hits the hall
·Tgrogs7 hits the hall

I realize I'm not thinking clearly these past few days and I still can't figure out how to do roll call . help

iuchewie	Posted: Nov 12, 2009, 12:36 pm
Resident Geek Group: Admin Posts: 20,316 Member No.: 5 Joined: 20-November 06	Thursday's Milestones... Congrats Folks!!! ·jlnichols1500 hits the hall ·ARMY82 hits the hall ·Tgrogs7 hits the hall -------------------- "Every man dies... not every man really lives." - William Wallace "Now that I've quit, I'm really living.' - iuchewie QD - 7.24.06 / HOF - 10.31.06 / 2nd Floor - 2.08.07 / 3rd Floor - 5.19.07 / 1 YEAR - 7.23.07 / 4th Floor - 8.27.07 / 5th Floor - 12.05.07 / 6th Floor - 3.14.08 / 7th Floor - 6.22.08 8th Floor - 9.30.08 / 9th Floor - 1.08.09 / Comma - 4.18.09 / 11th Floor - 7.27.09 Episode III: The Final Quit

iuchewie	Posted: Nov 11, 2009, 7:26 am
Resident Geek Group: Admin Posts: 20,316 Member No.: 5 Joined: 20-November 06	Wednesday's Milestones... Congrats Folks!!! ·PackerFan68 - 1 YEAR ·jerryrp hits the hall ·Kranich hits the hall ·GoBlue hits the hall ·Cowchip500 hits the hall ·Ansaka hits the hall ·Leif_Erikson hits the hall -------------------- "Every man dies... not every man really lives." - William Wallace "Now that I've quit, I'm really living.' - iuchewie QD - 7.24.06 / HOF - 10.31.06 / 2nd Floor - 2.08.07 / 3rd Floor - 5.19.07 / 1 YEAR - 7.23.07 / 4th Floor - 8.27.07 / 5th Floor - 12.05.07 / 6th Floor - 3.14.08 / 7th Floor - 6.22.08 8th Floor - 9.30.08 / 9th Floor - 1.08.09 / Comma - 4.18.09 / 11th Floor - 7.27.09 Episode III: The Final Quit

0 User(s) are reading this topic (0 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)

0 Members:

« Next Oldest | QSX/KillTheCan Quit Cafe | Next Newest »