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viv0147
viv0147
Hi everyone its a wonderful morning here in Wales, the weather isn't very good, but I feel great. I don't smoke what could be better than that ? while taking a shower I just marvelled at the realisation I don't smoke, I am a non-smoker, I am free of something that had once controlled my life. I thought I would share my feelings to offer hope to anyone who may be struggling this morning, because it can be done, the longer you don't smoke the further you go away from the addiction, and the easier it becomes. So just hang in there you can all do it, can you taste the freedom ? Viv.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Freedom is good aint it.
To not to be slave to a substance thats making me ill ,makes me feel good.

Some British summer eh?,Im cold!
But its warm in my heart,hee hee!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Glad you are free and enjoying the benefits of not
smoking. Good advice on getting as much time
away from the nicodemon as possible.
Trissa01
Trissa01
You smoked longer than I did, and more than I did. So glad you are here to share your success. I can see the change in me this time -the desire to be free stronger than the pull of slavery. This, I believe, could be my last chance before the consequences say "hello". It is a miracle to me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Tasting the freedom here in Las Vegas, NV. No longer dragging that ball and chain around with me, I love it! Day # 33 for me :)
The "struggling" part of quiting is behind me, I'm grateful for this fact, now i realize it's mostly psychological, and even that's getting a bit easier day by day. Not smoking can only do me good, I want that! Freedom, I want that, too :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
"marvelled at the realisation...." Thanks for sharing Viv - I needed to read this today! ((GRIN))
deleted_user
deleted_user
HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY, JOY!!!

LET FREEDOM RING....LOVE HOW YOUR POSTS GIVE A BOOST OF HAPPY!!
aeris7
aeris7
20 day celebration here and it DOES get easier. The freedom is worth it all!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel your joy Vivo and I know exactly what you mean! I thank God every day for my continued success with my quit....the FREEDOM is astounding. Best Wishes to all that are here. Thanks Viv!
ihart
ihart
It does get a bit easier. I don't find myself as preoccupied with cigarettes as before but by no stretch do I feel home free.
deleted_user
deleted_user
What?

LOL! Just kidding viv! I saw this post and thought it was about me, until I read your entry LOL.

Thanks for always sharing your humor and your positive quit thoughts & experiences :)
shevie
shevie
Freedom is yummy. ;)

Aren't those "ah-ha" moments great?

Blessings,
Shevie