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17 years ago 0 932 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Angel, You're definitely not boring anyone. And look at that quit you have going there!!!! Wow, congratulations on a job well done. Girl, you do good work!! First off, your health and the health of your family is the most important thing. You know that and that's why you're so strong. But you're getting a huge reminder of how cigarettes impact your health when you're around second hand smoke. Don't ignore that reminder for anything, okay? You WILL meet people, new friends, who do not smoke. Right now, you have those "5 lively boys" and I know how tied down you are raising your kids. But any time you can, snatch some time for Angel....just for yourself. Get out of the house and meet other folks. You will meet people who do not smoke. They are out there. In fact, more and more people are becoming Non Smokers. Think of some places around town that you would like to visit or things you would like to get involved in and go for it. I promise, you'll mee a bunch of Non Smokers. Hang in there and we're so proud of you. Keep talking to us all you need to, okay? This is a great site full of support and good friends. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 842 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $54 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
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HI Angel, Sorry you feel like you are losing friends. You have 5 of the most important friends you will ever need. You will find new friends or the others will decide not to smoke so much around you. But for now you are doing GREAT!!!!!! You will be alive and well for your boys and that is most important except you breathing fresh air. Hang in there we are all behind you Jnine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,077 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $145.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
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Angel I do hope that you will not lose your friends because they are smoking and you are not, but for me if it meant quitting or going back, I would have to opt for not going back... Maybe you can explain to your friends how you feel and let them know that you do not want to choose between them and cigarettes...Perhaps they will accomodate your needs and help you along... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 73 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,769 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $511 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
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Angel Your situation sounds a bit difficult, but your attitude is fabulous. You are in the place you need to be right now. Read an work through the information at the left. We are all struggling along at different stages of our quit here, so feel free to post at any time. You will find a lot of caring people here who understand what you are going through. When you get a crave, just come here and read read and read...You will find a great deal of information that will help you over the hump... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 73 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,769 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $511 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
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Angel- Those five lively boys give you the perfect thing to do without smoking. Go to the park, little league games, or even their school. I'm sure you will find other parents who don't smoke! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/19/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 170 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,902 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $637.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 31 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
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Angel - You are definately not boring us. It must be really hard when all of your friends are smokers. Perhaps you need to limit the amount of time you spend with them (at least when you are inside) When I smoked, I honoured my friend's rules to smoke outside....When they came to my home, I smoked but usually stayed close to the door or window. Where I live the smoker is the odd man out so quitting has not forced me to give up friendships. I'm sorry that you are going through this. That's a tough one. Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 178 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,576 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $890 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10
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Angel, This must be tough. You've received some great advice from your fellow quitters already. I can only add that perhaps choosing where you interact with them would help? A smoke-free environment? Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team
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I have been quit a year on the 29th of this month i just want to ask has people lost friend because they quit i hear people say it takes time to be able to be around smoke ! But i cannot be around it i was around my friends house and they smoke so much i thought should i restart my meter because i am inhailing thier nicotien so i stopped hanging out with them and quiting feels kind of lonley ! Here were i live i donot know anyone who dosent smoke but the ones i have herd of i think couldn't handel lively kids i have 5 lively sons anyone give me any opinions? Thank You i will always stay quit and i do not want to smell like smoke or breathe it again well i will stop boring you just please what would you do? hugs from angel [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 344 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,616 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $688 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 28 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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17 years ago 0 37 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you everyone so much for your help i really appreciate it and i hope i can repay the favor someday ! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 345 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,640 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $690 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 29 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
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