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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 377

Mr. Nic D,

When we first got together I thought you were pretty cool. When I was stressed you were there for me. When I wanted to be cool I thought you gave me that advantage. I thought for so many years you were the one solving all my problems. You relieved my boredom, gave me energy, kept me from overeating, and allowed me to use you to get rid of anything unpleasant in my life. Then after many years of thinking you were my savior I finally had the light bulb go on that you were the opposite. Why may you ask? For one I was tired of coughing up things that I knew was not good for me. Secondly you were so expensive, especially since I had to buy a pack of you everyday or I was in misery. Then I think of all the times that I was not there for others because you demanded so much of my attention. I smoked you every 30 minutes for god sakes, isn’t that enough? I had to plan my whole day around you and had no time to do what I really liked to do. Sorry but you are a loser and I am so glad I got rid of you when I did. No regrets!!! Go find some other sucker because I’m not buying into you anymore! Adios Amigo, Ron

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/17/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 548
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,864
Amount Saved: $3,452.40
Life Gained:
Days: 84 Hrs: 7 Mins: 40 Seconds: 33

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 218

Dear Nicodeamon

Smoking you was a russian roulette I never knew which one would kill me. I was always ashamed to be seen with you because I know that you are not who I am, not even a part of you is who I am. Being with you was a way to avoid almost everything in my life while killing myself in the process. I have been in a lot of toxic relationships in my past but I have to say you are by far the worst. You won't leave and leaving you was so hard. I didn't think I would be able to do it. Spend one day without you but I did. I am stronger than you will ever be. The only thing that makes me sad is that you will prey on another insecure, young innocent 15 year old girl one day and drag her down as well. I can today be my own person, the person I was born to be, the person I was meant to be. I wasn't born needing you. I am so angry that I still have periods of intense longing for you because I know that everything I thought you did for me was false, not worth it. I am a different person and my confidence in myself has risen now that I have chosen to get rid of you. For so long I was too scared to quit you, I told myself I didn't want to stop because I was full of fear and addicted to you to the core. I thought I would suffer the physical consequences but I didn't. I thought I would never feel the same again but that either is not true. I don't need to say good bye to you because I did that when I put out my final cigarette.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/3/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 13
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 182
Amount Saved: $76.44
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 21 Mins: 54 Seconds: 36

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$29,169.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 573 Hours: 16

Minutes: 17 Seconds: 21

Life Gained
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4167

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

145,845

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 280

Mr. Nico Demon,

I am writting this letter today with a lighter heart and determination. Please accept this letter as a permanent dismissal. You are no longer needed and wish that you pack up your bags and leave the premisses at once and to never return. Please bring Mr Cravings and Ms. Stink with you, their services are also no longer required. I do realise that you were part of me for a very long time, but I am no longer able to keep you since you have become tightness in the chest, chronic coughing, smelly clothing... etc. I can now barely remember the younger years... what was it that made me hire you in the first place?

Please note that without you I will make it. I will prosper to a better and healthier person. the tightness in my chest has been replaced with clear deep breaths, I haven't coughed once and have not stayed away from people because of the smell on my clothes.

You will not receive any compensation for dismissal... I have already paid way to much for you...

Goodbye!!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 198
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,158
Amount Saved: $1,164.24
Life Gained:
Days: 17 Hrs: 16 Mins: 25 Seconds: 51

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$36,608.88

Amount Saved
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Days: 823 Hours: 18

Minutes: 5 Seconds: 0

Life Gained
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6226

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

130,746

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 389

Nic (please note, I did not use "dear" as you are certainly not a dear to me),

I am writing to tell you how not sorry I am to see you go. You have been a pain in my neck (and my check book, and my body) for far too long and it's time for you to go away forever.

Yes, I realize you are strong, but you know what? I'm Stronger than you are and I refuse to let you control me any longer. I've watched you do some horrible things to family and friends with the nasty stuff you have in you and it's time for it to stop.

I've also allowed you to suck money from me for so many years, I could have bought two new houses with the money I've wasted on you. No more! Do you hear me? NO MORE!

Go away from me and all my friends and family and do me a favor - do not return...ever!

Most sincerely,

Janet

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 36
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 648
Amount Saved: $204.44
Life Gained:
Days: 3 Hrs: 18 Mins: 35 Seconds: 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Members,

It can be very therapeutic to write a goodbye letter to the Nicodemon, your addiciton, and your cigarettes. It is conclusive and strong to finally say goodbye. To say why you will miss it, why you are angry with it, why you are happy to be rid of it etc. Members, please use this thread for this activity. You can also include what you write here in your blogs.

Good luck!

Ashley, Health Educator

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