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Newly found freedom

Daniela2016
Member
2 8 23

Every day I discover things that build up to my new sense of freedom, let's see if I can list some, and you can add to the list if you so desire:

no need to make sure I have my pack before I leave the house

no more planning on finding a smoking place to an event I attend

no need to squeeze a pack of cigarettes in my little purse I take to an event

no yucky smell every time I turn the  AC on in the car

no need to be the only one stepping out to have a smoke during a longer lunch 

not having to wait for another elevator because I know I smell like tobacco, and I am ashamed of it

not panicking at night because I only have 2or 3 left in the house

not being scared the security at the airport will take away my lighter if in the carryon, or have to wait to get it out of my check in luggage...

Oh, I could spend my day listing all things contributing to my peace of mind because I am becoming an ex-smoker...and I never before realized how many reasons for anxiety I had, just because I was a smoker !

So greatful to be here today, and to have you all by my side!

Thank You!

Daniela

8 Comments
plug66
Member

your comments are so true~~thank you for listing them

bonniebee
Member

No need to get in the car in the morning for work and have to worry whether i left a cigarette going in the ashtray !

No need to carry them when I go for a walk !

No need to worry about where I will get the money to buy my next pack or how am I going to make it to pay day without them !!!

No need to worry about visiting non -smoking friends homes !

I like yours about trying to fit them in a smaller purse ...that was always a problem now I can carry a small purse or even no purse if I want !

I can stay warmer and cooler not having to hav the car windows open unless I am with my smoking friend ! lol

Have a great day with your newly found freedom !

Daniela2016
Member

Thanks Bonnie B.,

We could have open a new group called "No need to...anymore", I am sure there are so more things to add to our list! 

You have a great weekend too!

Christine13
Member

No need to wash my hands repeatedly after smoking to get the stink off.

Not smelling like smoke when I tuck my husband into bed.

No more worry about being a bad example to my grandkids.

No more stinky long hair, when I shower and wash my hair it smells fresh and clean.

I love all the lists mentioned here, thank you for your post!

Daniela2016
Member

Thank you Christine, all true for me too!

Happy mother's day to you!

Daniela

tjanddj
Member

No more burn holes in my clothes from cigarettes. Still working on the campfire spark holes though but I can say now that it isn't from a cigarette.

Strudel
Member

Great attitude = great quit! Congrats to you! 

TerrieQuit
Member

Yep and you have a great attitude! Congratulations on your quit!

I Won't Quit on my Quit!