Step into the light!

[smorgy8513]

  12/13/13

  I knew I wanted to quit.    But I knew I had tried several times and failed and didn’t want that to happen again.   So, I re-found this site (had come here before but wasn’t ready to commit).     “This time---this time I’ll do it right” is what I told myself.    So, I listened to what the people who had some time said in their blogs.   I listened to those that sounded confident (NOT COCKY) and followed their advice.    “Don’t use negative words”, “Believe in yourself”, “Want this more than you want anything else today”, “Keep them away from your face”.     

  I got through Hell Week with no scars, Heck Week had a couple of rougher days than Hell Week but made it through that too.     Then, oh no……the dreaded NO MANS LAND!     Now I began to fear.   “You won’t have the same Atta Girls that you had at the beginning” (true), “You may feel confident and secure in your quit but craves will blindside you” (true), “Stay alert, awake and on guard” (true), “You’ll get through it”.  I HAVE!!!    I am at the end of NML.

  I know that I still have to watch what I’m doing, I know I can’t take my smoke free days for granted, I know that some days I’m more fragile than others.    I read and LISTENED to Giulia’s blog yesterday.  Quit Maintenance.    She is 1 of the Elders that I believe and believe in.    I would like to list everyone here that has “been there” for me but that would be impossible.     I have met and connected with many people here and made some good friends.     

  Look, there are some of my friends waiting for me just over the line….I see their hands stretched out to pull me into the light!!!

  My next goal:     On 2/5/14 I will have 6 months smoke free!!!!    On 2/7/14 I will get on the big bird and fly to Orlando where I will get to meet some of you, put a face with a name, get hugs and also (Tommy promised) some Krispy Kremes!

  I couldn’t have done this without so many of you!

  Love you,     Sharon     130 days of Freedom!

  

[Thomas3.20.2010]

CONGRATULATIONS! Your Quititude is illuminating!

[Magstoyou]

Congratulations Smorgy, I give you my hand and big Huggs. I Welcome you out of NML  like I promised!!!

Congrats on 130 days!!! WAAA HOOO-Such a milestone

You have been such an inspirition to me

Love ya

Mag

[Susie49]

Great 130 days that is a lot of hard work and determination with it.. It feels so good to get thru each day, I sell a lot of cigs at work (bar/country store) and I silently feel a sence of relief that I am free and knowing the smoker is really envious of ME... congrats! and will meet  ya in Feb.   256 days smoke free    Susie

[JonesCarpeDiem]

Congratulations!

Those who haven't made it through No Mans Land yet should be listening.

[MistyNoMore]

GOOD FOR YOU!!!! (Day 74 for me).  Congratulations & thanks for being such a help to others.  I am wondering about the Christmas stress!!!! Guess I will find out tonight at annual office party where normally I drink and go outside with the smokers!! I will miss doing that!!

[JRC]

I loved this blog and saved it. 130 days and out of NML!!!! I know you will be vigilant because you want the Freedom more than anything else in the day.

[linda258]

I am so Happy for you..... an inspiration!   As you take your first step out of NML, I take my first steps into NML.  I admire your determination and hard work. Congrats!

I look forward to meeting all of you too ... on the other side.  Will not be able to meet people in Feb.  but will be putting it on my calendar for the following year.

[phyllis-12-7-15]

Welcome to FREEDOM my Dear Friend Sharon. You are a shining EXample for all.

HUGS

[froguelady]

[AutumnWoman]

Congratulations on making it out of No Man's Land!  You are well on the way to a forwver quit! I am so proud of you!

[savedbygrace2]

You are such a star! Way to go my sweet friend!!!!! Thank you so much for being such a inspiration. I am so glad to follow and know We ARE GOING TO MAKE IT. 

[YoungAtHeart]

Now - on to the 6% Club ---- I'm waiting THERE for you!

[elims-09-14-13]

Good job and keep being an inspiration for those of making our way!

[wishingstar]

I am supper proud of you.  now I may be well behind . But I want meet you in NML. Every thing you said is true. 3 weeks. you right I need to stay viglant and be stronger, and not let necodem win.

you made to end the end of your rainbow. your reward is freedom

[Giulia]

Sorry I missed this by 6 days.  No matter.  I got here.  And proud of you!  This is a wonderful blog, Sharon.  Full of wisdom for the newbie (which you are far past now.)  Maintenance doesn't end after "No Man's Land."  The day quit maintenance ends is the day you become liable for relapse.  If you keep an awareness of your addictiveness, your susceptibility to a that which has past and potential future power over you, you will always best it.  You will always be in control of IT.  But it takes the vigilance of awareness.  Of mindfulness.  For when you become mind-less concerning your addiction, your addiction can oer-take your mind and win.  DAY WON.  Never Another Day One.  NADO.

[kloud9]

Welcome back to sanity. 130 Days Won (i like how Giulia put it).  You are one of the people who helped me so i am gonna say "Thanx For The Help" Every day for you will be a Won Day.     

[smoke-free9]

Congrats, reading your post was very encouradging that there is a way. YOU DID IT!!!130 days Smoke Free that is amazing accomplishment

oxox

[Julieibbo]

Congratulations on your quit, and thank you for sharing your story which in turn will help others as they have helped you. Good luck it's not an easy road, but one where the nikomonster can rear it's ugly head at any time.