FIVE MONTHS TOTALLY FREE OF ALL NICOTINE
As of today -- November 1, 2022 -- I am five months totally free of all nicotine. I have not only been cigarette-free but also have not used any form of nicotine replacement therapy on the last leg of this long and complicated quit which began in August, 2019.
I am so thankful for the ongoing support from you folks here at the EX; and for not giving up on me.
I would be remiss if I did not share that what has kept me on the path to a smoke-free life these past five months has been my sacred promise to never smoke again. Through the challenges of family issues, gallbladder attacks / subsequent surgery, and two back-to-back episodes of Covid (from which I am still recovering), I will admit I've had my struggles with the familiar pull to respond to the stressors by drugging my brain with the nicotine I relied on for almost 65 years. But, I have latched onto my faith and my sacred promise and I have arrived at 5 months of freedom.
For those of you who may just be starting out, hang in there. If you should happen to relapse, pick yourself up and get back on track as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to "get back in the groove."
No matter how long you have been smoke-free I urge you to make a practice of pledging each day. Not only does it help "cement" your quit but it also gives support and encouragement to others in our EX family to keep forging ahead. When we have the mutual support of others, the journey is so much easier.
For any of you who are struggling today and feel like you are being pulled back into your addiction, I strongly encourage you to step out and post for support from the group. The journey is so much easier when we don't go it alone.
Together, we can get where we need to be.
NOPE! NOPE!! NOPE!!!
