wow I did it 1 month woot

[Abratforu]

I am so proud of ME I thank all of YOU for helping me through the worst times losing my mother and trying to give up my sexy cigarette the love of my life... I am finally thinking I can go on without him although he flirts with me once in a while... but I dont fall for it and I can honestly say I am finally free.. thank you mother for your beautiful prayers that I continue to word as i fall asleep.. there is a life after smoking there really is I am proof! : )

[CiggieStardust]

Hi, Itts so good to hear you are starting to get through this awful time. It'll be a long and difficult path but whatever you go through you can rely on us here for support and comfort. I had been smoking for 26 years and then gave up for 14 years. Until hubby died three and a half years ago. It was all too much and I started smoking again. I swore that each one would be my last. Now I can finally say that I'm on the way to being a non smoker. And I thank you for your inspiration. One thing that kept me determined that I wouldn't smoke permanently are the very happy memories I had of our life together. I smile each day that I recall a memory. I'm no longer sad but appreciate so much the life and love we shared.

I wish you well on both your journeys. Take care, much love. M.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to CiggieStardust]

Good to read you are back on the horse again CiggieStardust - can you confirm your new stop date for your milestone badges?

Is your surgery this week?

[CiggieStardust in reply to RoisinO1]

Hi Roisin, I had my last cigarette on Saturday 23 September. My last drink was on Friday 22 September. Really had to quit both because of operation but as I've said before they both go hand in hand. Still feeling a bit sore and tired from the op. After the anaesthetic I had such a sore throat and felt so woozy I didn't want cigarettes or alcohol. So now I'm into stoptober/sober October. 7 days is one achievement but 31?? 🙏

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to CiggieStardust]

Yes YOU CAN achieve 31 days CiggieStardust - take it hour by hour, stay close to us and continue to read up, lots of water, fruit and veg and be kind to yourself. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery and strength to continue to go strong in your new found healthier and happier journey / life smoke free

1 week is great and you should be proud of yourself...

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

And so you should be extremely proud of yourself Annette, you have overcome the toughest and a devastating life curve ball at such an early stage of your quit where your brain is working very hard to rewire, repair and recover - there is no going back for you now, I know this for sure

You are dealing the very raw emotions of grieving for your Mam and the emotions of stopping which are intense at this stage - take it day by day, be kind to yourself, take time out even if it just to take a shower/bath, paint your nails, face mask etc....

Keep posting anytime