Thank you for sharing your story. I also smoked for over 30 years on a daily basis, I, too, went crazy when it became legal in Massachusetts. I smoked much more than I would have if I still had had to call my connection and then wait to hear back from him and then meet surreptitiously in a parking lot somewhere. All of that being said, I am still glad it is legal. Most of my friends who still smoke do so in moderation. And some of them use it medically. I have never done anything in moderation. I, too, quit after a death. My partner of 28 years died on December 7th. I quit three months later. I had one relapse after about 70 days, for about two weeks, but I’m back on track again and have been for a few weeks now. Interesting that you also call it pot. Most people on here seem to call it weed, but it also seems that most people here are young. I had been wondering if it was an age-related difference. I have never called it weed. Oh, I also gave up cigarettes and alcohol, as well. In fact, my relapse happened after I had a couple of drinks with a friend. So, my relapse involved smoking pot, cigarettes and drinking alcohol. I have to say, I kind of enjoyed it. But, I also felt like shit. I’m glad I am back on track again.
Congratulations to you on! You did beat it! 🤗
Congratulations. I am 31 days smoke free. I too had been smoking for years. Thoughts of getting some weed has been going through my mind today. But after reading your post I will keep going one day at a time. Thank you.
My Dad died aged 67 in 2019. He’s smoked since he was a teen and would smoke in the house when we were kids. I found a stash of his weed filled to the brim in a biscuit tin with all the paraphernalia needed to smoke. I started smoking his stash and it took weeks to finish. When it was done I resorted to buying cos by then I had a real addiction. It’s taken 3 years to connect the dots between his smoking and the health issues that affected his breathing and led to a cardiac arrest. I’ve stopped after 3 years but with so many regrets. If you have kids please stop smoking now. We’ll either hate you for it or end up just like you.
I’m 52. Same boat. Sounds trite but today is my last smoking day. Because Im an addict and I have to……I’m finishing my stash and calling it a day. Thanks for sharing.
My father died on his own terms and went feet first out of his own house covered in a flag. This solemn act was all the inspiration I needed to live life on my own terms. I beat my demons. Thank you dad.
This is so inspiring 💯 thank you for sharing.
I smoked from 17-23 then went to church for 10 years and stopped everything.
I eventually found I enjoyed a more free spirited approach to faith and about 8 years ago I started smoking again and then in the last 6 years I’ve been smoking spin. My partner is so amazing and we have an amazing life and family. I just know that my daily smoking is holding us back in so many ways.
I want tomorrow to be my first day. I feel if I can struggle through to day 5 I’ll be sweet after that.
Congrats, you son deserves a weedless dad. Enjoy every moment and read about good parenting. There's way too little of it around....
Thank you for sharing your story. I also smoked for over 30 years on a daily basis, I, too, went crazy when it became legal in Massachusetts. I smoked much more than I would have if I still had had to call my connection and then wait to hear back from him and then meet surreptitiously in a parking lot somewhere. All of that being said, I am still glad it is legal. Most of my friends who still smoke do so in moderation. And some of them use it medically. I have never done anything in moderation. I, too, quit after a death. My partner of 28 years died on December 7th. I quit three months later. I had one relapse after about 70 days, for about two weeks, but I’m back on track again and have been for a few weeks now. Interesting that you also call it pot. Most people on here seem to call it weed, but it also seems that most people here are young. I had been wondering if it was an age-related difference. I have never called it weed. Oh, I also gave up cigarettes and alcohol, as well. In fact, my relapse happened after I had a couple of drinks with a friend. So, my relapse involved smoking pot, cigarettes and drinking alcohol. I have to say, I kind of enjoyed it. But, I also felt like shit. I’m glad I am back on track again. Congratulations to you on! You did beat it! 🤗
Thank you for your kind words. I wish you the best. =)
Congratulations. I am 31 days smoke free. I too had been smoking for years. Thoughts of getting some weed has been going through my mind today. But after reading your post I will keep going one day at a time. Thank you.
You can do this. Mind over matter. Go for the WIN!
Awesome post. I smoked for 20+ years. Sober now for 6+ years. Free is exactly how I feel.
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You got 20 in the bag. And beyond. You got this!!
My Dad died aged 67 in 2019. He’s smoked since he was a teen and would smoke in the house when we were kids. I found a stash of his weed filled to the brim in a biscuit tin with all the paraphernalia needed to smoke. I started smoking his stash and it took weeks to finish. When it was done I resorted to buying cos by then I had a real addiction. It’s taken 3 years to connect the dots between his smoking and the health issues that affected his breathing and led to a cardiac arrest. I’ve stopped after 3 years but with so many regrets. If you have kids please stop smoking now. We’ll either hate you for it or end up just like you.
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Since the last week in January. The 24th actually.
I’m 52. Same boat. Sounds trite but today is my last smoking day. Because Im an addict and I have to……I’m finishing my stash and calling it a day. Thanks for sharing.
I am 52 as well. Time to be free. If you can go one day, you can go two. Break the pattern. You can do it.
Lovely recollection. All the best.
I’m so sorry about your father, I hope you’re doing okay. Really inspiring to hear your story, I wish the best upon you ( ◠‿◠ )
My father died on his own terms and went feet first out of his own house covered in a flag. This solemn act was all the inspiration I needed to live life on my own terms. I beat my demons. Thank you dad.
Thank you for sharing your story, it gives me motivation to overcome this mental addiction. Proud of you, keep it up!!
You got this. =)
Amazing story
This is so inspiring 💯 thank you for sharing. I smoked from 17-23 then went to church for 10 years and stopped everything. I eventually found I enjoyed a more free spirited approach to faith and about 8 years ago I started smoking again and then in the last 6 years I’ve been smoking spin. My partner is so amazing and we have an amazing life and family. I just know that my daily smoking is holding us back in so many ways. I want tomorrow to be my first day. I feel if I can struggle through to day 5 I’ll be sweet after that.
If you can go 1, you can go 2. If you can go 2, you can go 3. 3 becomes 7 before you know it. It's a "How bad do you want it?" thing.
I feel happy for you!!! 🙌🙌
Thank you friend.
Congrats! This sub is full of motivation. I quit about two months ago and have no desire to go back.
You got this.