It's my time.

[856beverly]

Hello everyone.  Thank you for welcoming me to BecomeAnEx.  I am happy to report that today is Day 2 for me.  After a lot of attempts and false starts over the past year, I truly took suggestions and planned ahead for my quit day, September 20, 2014.

I started as a social smoker at 19 years old.  15 years later, I was still smoking, smoking more frequently and smoking in front of my kids.  My family and my life mean everything to me.  I want to set the best example I can for my kids.  For me, smoking was not even enjoyable anymore.  It was holding me back from enjoying life.  I felt trapped and disgusted with myself. 

I know that I have a lot of support, but this is a real addiction for me.  I have been using nicotine replacement therapy (2mg gum) and I believe it is definitely helping me with cravings.  I hope to stay strong and not slip.  One day at a time!