Jaz -
My sister was a big-time smoker - she even smoked more than me! Whenever we were together we would smoke...it was kind of a "bonding thing", as we hid it from the rest of our family. Anyway, my sister quit smoking around 6 years ago. While I was impressed, amazed, and happy for her - I can now admit that I was also kind of sad...I lost my smoking buddy. During family get-togethers I had no one to sneak off with for a cigarette. And, when I visited her, I had to smoke outside.
Looking back I have a few major regrets: (1) On some level, I selfishly wished she didn't quit and I was jealous that she "could" quit, as I felt like I "couldn't" at that time.(2) I was not supportive in an "involved" way during her quit...I didn't cheer her on, check to see how she was managing, etc. (3) I know that I spent time with her early in her quit and I smoked infront of her. That could not have been easy for her.
Anyway, while I didn't verbally contradict her & minimize her efforts like your sister did, I recognize now that I was unsupportive in a passive-aggressive way. The nico-demon was working big-time!
So, I guess my point is.... I hope/believe that in time your sister will quit smoking and will gain the perspective that we have as non-smokers.
P.S. Your Stats Are Great!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 575
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $104
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37
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Quit Meter
$1,140,450.00
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 5565
Hours: 9
Minutes: 55
Seconds: 13
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
45618
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
912,360
Cigarettes Not Smoked
