Hellen, thank you so much for the inspirational and heartwarming post. I so much appreciate your including me in your success story and handing out kudos for my accomplishments, as well.
Yeah, it's been a helluva struggle. Speaking for myself, I smoked 2 1/2 - 3 packs a day for 37 years. I, too, tried EVERYTHING to quit and failed miserably every single time until I found e-cigarettes and this forum. I, too, have had my 'no-no moments' where I could've made a better choice not to smoke a cigarette and
vape instead, but I truly believe this may just be part of the journey we are all on because of the fact that we are, indeed, addicts. I look at the fact that I'm still very proud of myself for the cigarettes that I HAVEN'T smoked this past year, and when life throws that stupid curve ball at me that makes me break down and fire up a cancer stick I don't berate myself. I pick myself up, dust myself off, and I remind myself how many I
haven't smoked because of using an e-cigarette....fact is, I've smoked MAYBE two packs in the past twelve months vs the approximate
1,090 packs I would have before.
It amazes me every day how much help, support, and love is here in this forum...along with the tremendous wealth of information. I treasure the friendships I have made here, Hellen's being one and Iken being the other. These two people have been my rocks and have been there to help me over the smoking bumps and all the other nasty little bumps life has thrown my direction. I thank you both for everything you have done for me and cherish you dearly.
On that sappy note, Hellen, I raise my glass to you *clink*! I'm proud of us, and I love you for everything you are to me and everything you do to help members of this wonderful forum! Happy Anniversary, Buddy.
Woody
