WOW
I haven't posted onto this thread in a really, really long time.
I have been feeling emotional today and I have looked and lurked here at the SSC. I thought that I might post some words of encouragement and hope for those who are hurting and struggling.
There really is away through. Last night I was finally introduced to an aquaintance who I had spoken to and been introduced to right at the beginning of my quit. That person, in a very personal and real way, opened a door to me and really brought me to a place where I suddenly felt human and could relate to this site, my quit, my actions and my emotions with some real and true humanity. Thank You Rusty for "talking" to me I felt so seen and so taken in by you that I have felt that "conversation" all day. Even though it was about cherry pie.
To the other long time quitters who are there for me. Thank You.
To the newbies yes yes yes it does get better and the clouds and sky will open. Because we are all different, it will be in different ways. For me it was simply an invitation to reveal some more of myself. I hope that for you it is in such a lovely and gracious way.
Thanks Hummy for the treasure map, Shevie for the clear speak, N2K of your great pictures, Lady, Island Girl, Hummy, Duffis, and all you leaders and all the rest of you in the far off land of the VIP club and beyond Thank You and bless you for all you bring.
It is great to feel human again and what a great place to add to this thread, this saga of how one man has quit a really really big big habit and shifted his life to get something way different. Now I need to post this really quick before something changes my mind, my heart will remember and my mind will cloud this gauranteed.
Love Peace and Joy to you all thanks everyone for reading.
Phillip
PS Tomorrow I will be at 150 days of NOOOOOO SMOOOOOKING there will be a party! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 149
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,993
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1117.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41