I think it might be helpful for the newbies and noman's land travellers here to see that those of us who have "made it" started out just like they are right now. I am copy and pasting my very first blog to this site here. I challenge the rest of you to do the same!
"I'm so glad I discovered this site! After a few days nicotine free I had an "I've licked it" attitude, but I realize now after 3 weeks that I am still vulnerable and that the old addiction can grab me if I let it. I first started smoking in my late teens (like many of us) and have had several attempts at quitting - one lasting over 3 years. I am determined to make this the last attempt. I keep remembering my Mother in her last days... she died of many complications - one of which was small cell carcenoma. That's a fancy name for lung cancer. The image of her is with me always. Message to Mom: Our smoking was pretty much the only thing we had in common. I don't want to spend my last days the way you did. I don't want my son to have to change my diapers. I know you would be proud of me, Mom. I'm doing it!!"
