just checking in.

[nsd_user663_57653]

Hey guys. I've been quit for 11 months now. I've had a lot of tragedy with three deaths in 6 months My step father,mother in law and my brother. My wife was my mother in laws care giver so I know it's been hard for her also. My brother was helping me get through my step fathers death when all of a sudden he was killed in a terrible hunting shooting accident.My attention is now focused on the shooter and his family. I called him the day after the accident and said to him "I don't know you but I care and want to be your friend and with time we will get through this together." I haven't thought about smoking or even celebrating the fact that it will soon be a year that i have been quit. I will say this however. I have went through so much pain this year and didn't use this as an excuse to cave so I hope this will inspire people into thinking that no matter how hard life gets smoking isn't the answer.

[nsd_user663_2681]

Hi Russell, I just want to say I am so sorry for your suffering..... With regards to the smoking very well done on 11 months although with the losses you have suffered in the last 6 months the quit seems small in comparison even though of course it's not... You have achieved something amazing despite personal tragedy and for that I salute you....take care

[nsd_user663_61320]

What an awful year but thankyou for the inspiration. It does worry me how I'll cope with those 'big' events in the future. It gives me strength that others have managed. Thanks

[nsd_user663_22435]

You have done amazingly well, Russell, in coping with everything without going back to smoking. Well done!