Motivational Writings from Forum Members
This section contains selected writings of forum members, past and present. These gems have been collected and preserved here so that everyone can grab a little inspiration when they need it. Enjoy!
Three Months Without Nicotine
Kay recently celebrated three months smoke free and has been good enough to share her perspectives on early smoking cessation with readers.
Kay recently celebrated three months smoke free and has been good enough to share her perspectives on early smoking cessation with readers.
Confessions of a Closet Smoker
"I realize now that my reasons for smoking at that age have twisted themselves into reasons why I was still smoking 16 years later. It is as if my entire life was deliberately built around cigarettes. Perhaps it was."
"I realize now that my reasons for smoking at that age have twisted themselves into reasons why I was still smoking 16 years later. It is as if my entire life was deliberately built around cigarettes. Perhaps it was."
Quit Smoking Cartoon Gallery
These cartoons were created for the About.com Smoking Cessation site by David Stuart, a professional cartoonist in Australia.
These cartoons were created for the About.com Smoking Cessation site by David Stuart, a professional cartoonist in Australia.
This Too Shall Pass
The quote, in itself, is simple. The true wisdom to be found in its meaning is revealed in the story from which the quote originates.
The quote, in itself, is simple. The true wisdom to be found in its meaning is revealed in the story from which the quote originates.
Dawg's One Month Milestone
One month ago, Junkyarddawg quit smoking cigarettes. Read his milestone post and get some inspiration, as well as a good laugh!
One month ago, Junkyarddawg quit smoking cigarettes. Read his milestone post and get some inspiration, as well as a good laugh!
Dawg Quit Smoking Two Months Ago
Dawg has reached two months smoke free, and shares his feelings about how it feels in a way that is uniquely dawg.
Dawg has reached two months smoke free, and shares his feelings about how it feels in a way that is uniquely dawg.
ForMyCody's Quit Smoking Poem
Linda shares with us just how much the forum has meant to her. "Ever so often, when we are all alone, and the demons just seem to stay..."
Linda shares with us just how much the forum has meant to her. "Ever so often, when we are all alone, and the demons just seem to stay..."
From Loss Comes Strength
Written in celebration of her 4th smoke free month, Gail says goodbye to nicotine addiction through her poetry.
Written in celebration of her 4th smoke free month, Gail says goodbye to nicotine addiction through her poetry.
Gail Quit Smoking 11 months ago
"It is absolutely amazing how your whole outlook on life changes when you quit smoking. Your self-esteem gets so much better and you want to take those feelings and do other healthier things for yourself."
"It is absolutely amazing how your whole outlook on life changes when you quit smoking. Your self-esteem gets so much better and you want to take those feelings and do other healthier things for yourself."
Good Things to be Missing
Gail reflects on all of the things she misses since she kicked nicotine out of her life nine months ago.
Gail reflects on all of the things she misses since she kicked nicotine out of her life nine months ago.
Kerri Quit Smoking 5 Months Ago
Kerri knows the value of the freedom she's gained by booting cigarettes out of her life. Her 5 month milestone post shares just how precious a gift quitting tobacco has been for her.
Kerri knows the value of the freedom she's gained by booting cigarettes out of her life. Her 5 month milestone post shares just how precious a gift quitting tobacco has been for her.
LadyZolt's Quit Smoking Song
LadyZolt, a smoking cessation forum member, wrote these lyrics, sung to the tune of Helen Reddy's I am Woman. Her words describe the realities of smoking and the sentiments ring true.
LadyZolt, a smoking cessation forum member, wrote these lyrics, sung to the tune of Helen Reddy's I am Woman. Her words describe the realities of smoking and the sentiments ring true.
Mary Quit Smoking 5 Months Ago
"I can truly hardly believe that at 8:00 AM on this momentous 23rd day of the month I have been 5 whole months without holding a cigarette between my fingers, putting it to my lips, puffing and inhaling the hot, burning, toxic fumes into my throat, esophagus, nasal passages, sinuses and lungs."
"I can truly hardly believe that at 8:00 AM on this momentous 23rd day of the month I have been 5 whole months without holding a cigarette between my fingers, putting it to my lips, puffing and inhaling the hot, burning, toxic fumes into my throat, esophagus, nasal passages, sinuses and lungs."
No Substitute for Time
From About.com Smoking Cessation Forum Moderator, Michelle: "We have become a society that demands instant gratification, and patience has gone by the wayside. I believe some things are still worth waiting for, and I KNOW that smoke-freedom is one of them."
From About.com Smoking Cessation Forum Moderator, Michelle: "We have become a society that demands instant gratification, and patience has gone by the wayside. I believe some things are still worth waiting for, and I KNOW that smoke-freedom is one of them."
Outside of Forever
Gail Berreitter shares her feelings about the journey to freedom from nicotine addiction through poetry.
Gail Berreitter shares her feelings about the journey to freedom from nicotine addiction through poetry.
Striking and Pretty from Badly Vile
Junkie thinking - thoughts of having "just one" cigarette are common. Gail shares her thoughts on the subject in beautiful poetic form.
Junkie thinking - thoughts of having "just one" cigarette are common. Gail shares her thoughts on the subject in beautiful poetic form.
Two Months on the Road Without a Smoke
About.com Smoking Cessation Forum member Marlady expresses her feelings about life at two months smoke free through poetry.
About.com Smoking Cessation Forum member Marlady expresses her feelings about life at two months smoke free through poetry.
My Smoke Free Garden
"What makes you feel fortunate, alive, happy...what makes you smile at the sky? For me it is many things, but mostly it is the contrast between the last few summers of my life and this summer."
"What makes you feel fortunate, alive, happy...what makes you smile at the sky? For me it is many things, but mostly it is the contrast between the last few summers of my life and this summer."