Mar 30 2009
It’s All About The Support
I can speak from experience, that the success of any goal gains it’s momentum, at least 50% of it, from the support of friends and family. Shoot, sometimes even strangers can fill in the gaps. I have never properly nor adequately thanked those who offered diligent and unwavering support during my quitting smoking. I feel like a heel for that, really, because they have no idea the monumental role they have played in my success.
The biggest of them were Jeromy and my children of course. But then there was ocB. The one who, at all hours of the night or day, was there, hinging on every wavering moment and ready with quick fire support tactics at every turn. A lot of my success thus far is because of her and J. The rest, because I wanted it bad enough for myself, that I allowed their support to hold me up in the weak moments.
You have to want it for yourself before anybody can be of any good to you. However, you also have to be humble enough to realize that smoking is an addiction, and just like any other addiction, it is going to cause moments of weakness. You have to recognize this and embrace it so that you will be able to lean on those around you who are willing to be that kind of support for you when you need it the most.
Now it’s time that I get to attempt to become the supporter rather than the supported and I am so excited for two amazing ladies who are beginning their road to becoming smoke free! Oh, and, not to mention the money you are going to save!
My bitch Sodapoplv and my darling ZenBitch are both hitting the high road to health! I am so stoked I can’t stand it! I am so proud of them, for taking this on and I just want them both to know that any time, day or night, I am here for support! Ahh, you make my heart sing! Just wait, you will never have felt better in your life, than you will feel when you get that crap out of your system!
Everyone, head over to their blogs and give them your support! Every last word of positive encouragement helps!
p.s.
I would post a link to my love, ocB, if her blog was still up! *harrumft*
At least I can still send her kisses via YoVille on FB! =)
awww I didn’t do anything! You did all the hard work I just stood behind you yelling things like SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP!! and DO YOU REALLY WANT TO STINK LIKE SMOKE FOREVER!!??
Thanks love – I am very very proud of you for this and many other reasons! :*
Aww, this post made my day! Thank you so much. This makes me want to keep being smoke free! Three days and counting baby!! I can even take a deep breath again! It’s luverly!!! Thanks for being such a great support system and helping me and the sodapopbitch get through this!!
@ ocB Girl, you did more than that. The most important of which is that you helped me believe in myself. In more areas that just quitting smoking! To this day, I will always be your number one fan. <3 pph and all that!
@ ZenBitch Anytime, any day, any where! This is the most important decision of your life so far as it’s long term will enhance your lifetime! You got my number. Use it!
Yeah, sorry…I’m a total enabler when it comes to smoking.
Congrats on going Smoke free! It is really hard I know because I started myself (again) on Monday… I hope that I can continue to move forward and get past the need to either Smoke or eat my way through all of the food in my house! LOL
Good Luck to Zenbitch and Sodapoplv!
4 days and counting!
Gemini!
Yeah for you quitting smoking!! I had quit after 30 years, then I restarted back in Nov.
I’ve never heard of people actually supporting others to not smoke, that is really great to see.
OCB quit her blog? WTF??
ps… i tried adding you to my google reader, but it said it couldn’t subscribe, or something like that.