Winning the race
29 days today since the beginning of my quit journey. I am very proud of myself , it sure hasn't been easy for me. I smoked 30 a day for 42 years. I couldn't wait for days to pass as somehow I thought that would make it safe for me. The further away from the quit date the more likely I was to succeed right?
No for me it is a marathon not a sprint and I am learning to embrace each day as a success .
This journey has caused some soul searching and eye openings with the biggest find so far being allowing myself to be me. Something I have suppressed for fear of rejection all my life.
Whatever someone wanted me to be I would become ....I am worth more .
So you see smoking was a huge crutch for me , my cover up.
Now I am exposed and getting better and stronger . Thank you everyone for your help, advice and support and may your journeys be fulfilled xx
Well done Lizzie you have done a whole month!!!! How good does that feel? Keep powering on, enjoy reading your posts. Keep smiling and remain your beautiful positive self as you look to your new future completely smoke free. Well done
I love this post Lizzy, you've really done some soul searching. I discovered so much about myself during this journey too. I think most people do without realizing it to begin with. I certainly didn't know just how big this journey was going to be. I felt very exposed too which I didn't like at first but am now enjoying the new me. Well done! You should be proud.
I too, love your post, Lizzie. It brought tears to my eyes and gave me new hope for facing the me I really am. Crutches and cover-ups I can relate to. It's time to strip off the cloak of smoke and see me for myself. (and I bet I'm OK underneath it all.)