Life Is Grand

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  You've tried to quit smoking, but you can't. Why not?

  by AlmostAtheist in

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  today at 5pm it will be two weeks since i last smoked.

  i'm using the nicotine gum again, and it seems to be doing a good job.

  i got close to bumming one last night, but i grabbed a gum instead.

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  I quit at the beginning of 2005 using Zyban. I couldn't believe how easy it was(after trying numerous times over the past 20 years and never lasting longer than a few stressful days)....but by the end of 2005, because my hubby and all of our friends still smoked, I started having the odd one on the weekend when we would have a few beers. My "excuse" was, I only have a few when I'm drinking....which lasted for awhile.

  Then, slowly, it has progressed to having one before bed during the week as well(to wind down from the day), to having a couple in the morning with my coffee, and to having a couple at lunch.

  Basically, other than smoking in my car(which is new and I refuse to stink it up), and taking smoke breaks at work....I'm right back at it again.

  I keep telling myself that when my husband is finally ready to quit, I will do the Zyban thing again and kick the habit once and for all. It's tough, really tough.

  You hang in there and keep it up!!! You're doing great.

  LIG
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  An anniversary of sorts today

  by fullofdoubtnow in

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  i didn't realise it, but trev just told me that today is one year to the date since i first visited him at his home to do some research on the internet about the wts.

  i hadn't been going to all the meetings for a while at that time, and the month before i came here i hadn't been at all, but was unsure, despite my doubts, whether i wanted to leave the jws then or not.

  i read on quotes, freeminds and this site, and trev printed some stuff for me to read later.

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  He sounds like a real sweetheart!!!! Enjoy your celebration and

  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
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  NEWBIES how many of you

  by plmkrzy in

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  have joined in the past month or two?.

  i can't keep up there seems to be so many so i wanted to start a welcome thread for new newbies.. sorry if this was already done recently.. note: the in-built search system is currently being redeveloped so i am not able to check for this topic without looking through tons of pages.. anyway...say hello!.

  plm.

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  Hi all,

  I joined in May after lurking in the background for a couple of years, but don't post too often so I'm still a Newbie too I guess!!!

  I seem to spend more time reading than posting-there's always something interesting going on....LIG
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  Some Unfortunate News due to the Collision

  by Amazing in

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  i was at the doctor today for over 6-hours to be tested on the issues resulting from the collision.

  it seems that there are some serious effects that have emerged, which is not uncommon to happen within a short time after a serious collision.

  i will describe them later on, as i am waiting for more test results to arrive.

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  I have to agree with the general consensus that being in the hospital might be alot safer for you in case anything takes a turn for the worse-some of these issues sound like they could be very serious....please take care of yourself.

  LIG
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  I'm new and nervous!

  by kitten whiskers in

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  i am new here and have been "lurking" for several months.

  the discussions have helped me tremendously to break free from the society.

  i want to thank you all for your help and heartfelt posts.

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  Welcome Kitten Whiskers!!!!

  LIG
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  Let's count the years together.....

  by AK - Jeff in

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  my years in = 43 total of those on this thread = 43. .

  make it progressive - add yours to the last one posted and keep adding - lets see how many years we have invested.. so we have 43 - now add yours and keep it going.

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  I was in for 13 years,

  569 + 13=

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  Hello everybody

  by iamfreenow in

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  i am marion, a friend of fullofdoubtnow (linda), and i have just disassociated from jehovahs witnesses.

  i was only announced a couple of days ago, after a lifetime of association.

  linda has posted about me before, but it's wonderful to be able to post in my own right, and i am really looking forward to getting to know you all.. i am 59 years of age, 60 in november, and have been a jw all my life, baptised since 1961, and i thought i would always be a witness, but i now know absolutely that it isn't the truth.

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  Welcome Marion....this is a great place and you will get lots of support and encouragement. Everyone is wonderful...

  LIG
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  Thank-you All I am doing ok

  by hambeak in

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  as i have posted about getting colon ca and having surgery and now going through chemo, the stress on me for keeping up my responsibilities at work and keeping up a home.

  here is an update.

  i am doing ok and jake is finally doing housework as i just don't have the energy to do it.

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  Very good news. Keep up the positive spirits-it may be tough sometimes, but you'll get through it!!!

  LIG
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  Need marital advice

  by lost_light06 in

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  i need some serious advice.

  i just found out my wife has been emailing some guy she met at her work.

  she gave him her cell # and said she wanted to get together and connect.

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  If somone is going to cheat, or mess around behind their partners back via the internet, then they have to realize that their "privacy" is always open to the public and the possibility of being found out is huge....you had to do what you had to do-I wouldn't feel guilty about that at all or worried about what she thinks. It doesn't seem that SHE was too worried about YOU if she's doing what she's doing.

  I think cheaters are despicable, and if that's what she's up to, you need to confront her and find out the truth. Nobody deserves to be treated like trash!!!

  LIG
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  August In Photos (OFG Is Still Alive)

  by OpenFireGlass in

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  bonus pictures.... bear scratching post.... .

  some of the mess i have to clean up..... .

  my dog waiting for me in cab of the truck.... .

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  Those pics are absolutely AWESOME! Very impressive......