~~Love and compassion are necessities, not luxeries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.~~ Dalai Lama I bet I know what you're thinking...or what you've probably thought once or twice since coming to this site. I bet you're thinking,"I know they are trying to help but they don't understand how hard it is for me!!". Some others may have thought, "I wish they'd stop telling me to read, read, read!" Some of you ask for 'tough love' while others ask for understanding. Some need to blog every feeling while others don't want to share anything. I know all this because I used to be you. Most of us have been there. But don't forget the most important piece of quitting. IT NEEDS TO COME FROM YOU!!! We can tough love you to death...but we can't quit for you. We can smother you with warm fuzzies and affection, but we can't quit for you. Nothing we say, do, suggest, direct, caution, or point out will quit for you. This is why I remind you gently to love yourself. This is why I remind you that you are ridiculously amazing and treasured. This is why it is vital that you treat yourself with kindness, gentleness, respect, and love. Your quit comes from you. Your choices, your courage, your heart. We simply give you the tools. Shine bright, our lovely quitters, with the light that comes from confidence in yourself. Take our tools and heal yourselves. You are soooo worth it!! Hugs to you all, Sheri
