I am proud to announce that I have been free and healing from the addiction of nicotine for one year today. That's right, I am GOLD!!!
On Sunday, May 07 2006 I crossed paths with a woman in her fifties carting around an oxygen bottle and I thought "man, I do not want that to be me". 20 minutes later, I crossed paths with a man in his fifties carting around an oxygen bottle. I truly felt this was a message sent to me and this time I thought "that will not be me"...I have not ingested nicotine into my body since.
20 years as an addict, numerous quit attempts and this time I got it right...The key - NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF. One puff equals full relapse.
Thanks to all. For in this webiste and the wonderful people who define it, I have found the support, education and empathy I needed to maintain my resolve.
Too those who are new in this journey - trust this one point...comfort will come and the struggle will end.
Dave - Free and Healing for 1 year

