315 days! Newbies Listen up!

[TerrieQuit]

Hello, Everyone!

I haven't blogged for awhile. So here I am!

I want to tell you that it does get easier! Then you start getting those firsts, those things that just don't happen every day! I have had several things happen lately along with the death of a very close role model for me, my AA sponsor for the last few years! It's been hard. I didn't smoke! I am well educated about the drug, nicotine, and willing since day1. The determination I have toward never going back to day 1, and my commitment grows stronger every day! I reached out to two people here at Ex, one that knows about firsts and one that knows about AA. It never occurred to me to smoke, only to reach out for support! I felt like I kept getting knocked down and I just kept getting back up! Prayer works and God is good!

EX is also good if you do all the things that are suggested, the readings, waiting out the craves. and listening to our Elders! (They stick around here to help out!) When I needed a friend to talk to I picked two obvious people that I connect with right here on the site!. This is a great place to quit smoking! Use it!

Terrie   315  days free!

I Won't Quit on my Quit!

[YoungAtHeart]

I am so sorry for your loss.  Life is always going to happen - it's how you respond to it that tells the tale ---- and you responded with maturity and wisdom, you reached out instead of tryinng to make it go away with alcohol or nicotine.

I am very proud of you and so glad to hear how well you are handling a tough situation!

Nancy

[bonnie-12-28-14]

So sorry Terrie.  You are doing great though.  Sending (((HUGS)))

[JonesCarpeDiem]

Good for you. I'm sorry for your loss

[elvan]

So sorry for your loss, Terrie, I am sure that this is a loss you feel very deeply.  I am glad that you reached out and knew how to deal with it without smoking. You are a very strong quitter and a great inspiration to everyone here. ((((Hugs)))).

[NewMe]

I agree with everything above. So sorry for your loss, and very proud of you for learning so well how to handle major life hurdles without resorting to smoke and alcohol. You are serving as a great role model to all who come behind you.

[cpsono]

Terrie, I'm so sorry for your loss...I'm proud of you too.  You are such an important member of the team here and I really respect your quit and your commitment!  CP

[MarilynH]

(((((Huge loving cyber hugs for you Terrie))))) - - and a super congratulations on your awesome ongoing precious forever quit, yay on your spectacular 315 DOF and counting. 

[KMC56]

Awesome, inspirational blog...heart felt prays go out to your for your loss.  

[Daniela2016]

I am sorry for your loss Terrie, and thank you for being such an inspiration for us newbies, thank you for keeping your quit despite what life is sending your way!

Daniela

[Cindiboo]

Terrie,

So sorry you lost your friend and mentor. Its hard to let go. 

I am so proud of you, You are an amazing woman! You really have took me under your wing from my first hour on the Ex site and you just keep showing me such great strength. Not only that but a dedication and determination that Nothing is gong to take away your Quit. You reach out to so many everyday even when life is picking on you and make sure you lift us up. Well, heres to a Grand Lady and Friend of mine. I am so very Proud OF You and Grateful To Know You!! Thank you for sharing your heart with us.  You Rock!!! excellent on day 315!!

[Giulia]

Open hearted hug to you for all that you're going through.  I can imagine what losing an AA sponsor friend  must be like.  The passing of a hero as well as a friend.  But you are moving into that mentorship position here on EX.  And the  knowledge passed on to you through that other addiction, by that mentor will  be carried forward.  That's the blessing of it.  We are all connected in our desires for freedom

[Dotgirl_1-28-16]

Im so sorry for your loss Terrie. Thank you for the honesty of your blog. As you go through your journey of firsts you share with us your new way of dealing with life of life's terms. Today you're choosing to reach out to people for support rather than alcohol or nicotine. This is a new concept for many of us. Thank you for offering us and sharing with us a new way of responding to life on life's terms. Im very sorry for the loss of your friend what a gift she must have been. Im glad God brought 2 people into your life to offer you support...together we can make it. Cyber hugs to you (((Terrie)))

[kristen-9-7-15]

Terrie, you are an AMAZING person!

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

WOOHOOOOO!!! Only 50 more days Terrie. I hope you have a big reward planned for yourself. You deserve it. Congratulations M'Dear.

KOKO,

M n @

P.S.~ "But you are moving into that mentorship position here on EX.  And the  knowledge passed on to you through that other addiction, by that mentor will  be carried forward." Agree with Giulia totally. Your knowledge, enthusiasm & joy in helping others makes you a great mentor.

[johio]

i am sorry for your loss.....

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Sorry for the loss of your sponsor.  Hope things work out for the best.  I am sure you will miss them .  Take care of yourself.  You are very important to me and us. We love you as much as you love us. 

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Congrats on 317 Soon to be the Big E

[TerrieQuit]

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[Giulia]

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[kathy.h.]

I am so sorry for your loss Terrie.