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smorgy8513
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‎09-04-2013 08:51 AM

Oh yea..... I've got 30 days!!!!      I feel good about this and I want to thank everyone on here for the posts, blogs, messages on my board, graphics, everything that you've written to help me get to this day.

I know 30 days is a drop in the bucket compared to some of the fantastic numbers I see (and envy) on here but each and every drop helps to fill those buckets, right?    And I'm on my way!

I just added a piece to my profile about hitting 30 days.    If you have the time and inclination, please read.

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whognu_1-2007
Member
‎09-04-2013 09:00 AM

Good Job!

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Nyima_1.6.13
Member
‎09-04-2013 09:01 AM

No need for envy, just be patient! You are on your way my friend....In my opinion, NML and seasonal triggers/ firsts can be tricky but you have survived the worst!

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Nyima_1.6.13
Member
‎09-04-2013 09:09 AM

Really nice job on your profile! I say bring it to the community...lots of new people will never make it to your page but could certainly benefit from reading your experience!! 

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phyllis-12-7-15
Member
‎09-04-2013 09:16 AM

Congrats Sharon. You have every right to be proud of your accomplishment.

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cyn9
Member
‎09-04-2013 09:22 AM

Congrats! Wheres the 'Like' button on your page. 30 days is great! You should be very proud! Onward to a life of freedom! NOPE!

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Chris265
Member
‎09-04-2013 09:41 AM

Congrats on 30 days.  That’s a biggie!

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joyeuxencore
Member
‎09-04-2013 09:46 AM

Make no mistake friend 30 days is amazing, awesome, wonderful, fantastic, lovely, glorious, special...Celebrate because you earned it! xo

30 to 130 days is called No Man's Land (NML) and strong cravings can blindside you out of nowhere...be prepared not surprised...it is normal and will pass! Read up on it on Dale's page and Sarah's Wed Weekly NML blogs...

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-...

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/sarahp      Sarah’s NML blogs

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/05/24/no-mans-land-da...

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cory-3-10-13
Member
‎09-04-2013 10:41 AM

Congrats to you on 30! And I love the piece you put up on your profile. You "got" it. I hope you get yourself a gift (other than the present of "the present" moment!) and really celebrate!

Smells like success to me, you have got the right mindset! CONGRATULATIONS!

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ninepatch
Member
‎09-04-2013 10:52 AM
Congrats on your first 30 days. I see many more months..years ahead of you. There is a strenght, understanding and acceptance in your words. The pride you feel today will grow and you will feel that light inside start to shine more brightly. Again congrats!
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Jules7
Member
‎09-04-2013 01:40 PM

Truly fantastic job! WOO HOO!!!

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wishingstar
Member
‎09-04-2013 02:43 PM

Happy  for you, 

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Maryjo1953
Member
‎09-04-2013 04:28 PM

Keep up the good work.  NOPE!  Congratulation on 30 days!

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Jordan-11-1-12
Member
‎09-04-2013 05:45 PM

Please click on the links that joy left you above because you are now entering No Mans Land.... where the danger is not knowing what to expect, and not knowing that it is only temporary!

30 days is a HUGE deal!!!   The first leg of the journey has been done!  I hope you celebrate!  You should be so proud!!  I am so happy for you!  🙂

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rizza
Member
‎09-04-2013 06:28 PM

smorgy! YAYYYYY! doing a happy dance! Singing Victory song!

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Strudel
Member
‎09-04-2013 08:14 PM

30 days is wonderful! Congrats! We all started with one day and moved on up - just like you! Way to go!

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About the Author
Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.