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1. smitty

   

   98 posts
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   12 Jul 2018
   12 Jul 2018

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   Hi everyone
   i am new to this site, but not a stranger to sho, I was quit for almost 8 Years when I started smoking again, that was almost 2 years ago,   Now I humbly come back to the place I called home for almost 8 year . On August 4 I will be celebrating 3 months, not much has changed, I still crave cigarettes, I still at times want to go to the store and get a pack, but I know I can’t do that, I am fighting for my life and at times I am just nearly hanging on, so i humbly ask you my sho family to welcome me back, my pride and arogence are gone, since I was last here I’ve been through some real tough health issues,  it here I am

   Last modified on 13 Jul 2018 06:36 by smitty
2. brieffree

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   12 Jul 2018 in reply to smitty

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   Hello Smitty
   
   Welcome back, you are not the only one who quit and go back.
   As you know is everyday try, never give up!
   Take it easy, make a plan and stick to it!
   
   As you said is important to stay free!
   
   You can do it!
   
3. eagerquit

   

   415 posts
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   07 Mar 2018
   12 Jul 2018

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   Hi Smitty,
   
   Welcome back! I know only too well what you are going through. I quit for seven years back in the 1980's then went back to smoking. I told myself that I could always quit again at any time. That was much easier said than done! Starting in 2000 I tried to quit again and got a month here and a week there. After being hospitalized two years ago I got five months off smoke  free then relapsed. The difference this time is that I have a solid quit plan and the support of the Smoker's Helpline forums. Posting and reading the posts here have been a big help.
   
   I hope you will continue to post your experience and exchange responses. Wishing you another smoke free day!
   
   Eagerquit
   
   

   Last modified on 12 Jul 2018 14:37 by eagerquit
4. marianne, quit coach

   

   278 posts
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   30 Nov 2017
   12 Jul 2018

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   Hello Smitty,
   
   So great you are smoke-free and that you have connected with our community again!  We welcome you back and looking forward to walking along this journey with you.   Coming up on a 4 month quit is exciting.  As others have shared their challenges with their lifestyle changes, you are not alone.  May you feel you can share your experience with us and that we can support you to heighten your confidence and skills.  Concerning your well being, hoping you are doing better now and that you continue to have a good bill of health. 
   
   Also, connect with us directly via "contact us".  We can help you with finding resources for you in the community.  It is helpful to access all you can especially when you have those tougher days.  You can even "live chat" or talk to us on the phone at 1-877-513-5333.  
   
   We truly believe in you as we remember your achievements.  
   
   Best Wishes Smitty!  
   
   Marianne