It's been a wee while since I've visited this site, and even longer since I've posted. I'm 10 months and one week clean today. I can't believe how far I've come, and what an amazing journey its been. I've learnt so much about myself, discarded the things that don't work for me, and grown so much. I'm so much more confident now, and happy!! After being a single recluse for nearly 3 years I've finally meet a lovely man that treats me so well. My studies are going so well, I'm in the second year of a counselling degree, and I love every minute of it. My relationships with friends and family have absolutely flourished. My young cousin even came to see me the other night as she is having a very difficult time, and needed guidance and support. And my relationship with my precious daughter, the light of my life, is so amazing and better than I could have ever wished.
All these things would never have happened if I was still smoking. I am so grateful every day for the help and support I've had along the way. I never thought I could do this, but it's happened....it's happening. I know I have a ways to go, but I'm just so proud of myself at how far I've come. This site has been a guiding light, it means so much to me to be able to come here, to not feel alone, and to meet like minded supportive folk.
I hope you are all doing well, making positive changes, or working towards being smokefree. We can do this!! I just keep telling myself, one step at a time and the goal is mine!
And thank you from the bottom of my heart to Fleur, you are an inspiration!!!
Be well, be happy and live the life you love, many blessings to all xox
Great to hear your post of strength and hope. I'm almost 4 months and feeling great. the honeymoon period is over and i don't feel as grateful as i first did but there is no doubt that my life has improved beyond my wildest dreams. Had a tough day today and needed to hear what you had to say. Im really glad you are doing well and think its very important that people post on how their life has changed since entering into recovery. I hope your post is seen by the still suffering addict and he/she is inspired to change their life. I is a wonderful feeling to wake up and know the only thing i cant do today is drink or use drugs, other than that there is nothing i cannot do or achieve today. I used to hate myself and didn't care if i lived or died and now i love my life and can also love others. Hope you have a great weekend. You deserve it Daisy!
Daisy,
Thank you so much for your kind words. Sweet, but honestly, you did all this by yourself. I am so proud of you. You are doing so great and I'm so happy for you that you have met a nice man. I always thought that in life when one works hard, we are rewarded. Your journey to a drug free life has been rewarded. You are now an inspiration to others. Most importantly, you are the greatest role model for your daughter. She is so lucky to have a Mommy who has all her mind, who takes care of herself, who studies hard and who is a happy and loving human being.
UROCK Daisy!
I am so, so very proud of you!
Keep posting. I am looking forward to reading you again.
Have a beautiful weekend.
P.S. Please do something special to celebrate your 10 months free of marijuana.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Sweet, but honestly, you did all this by yourself. I am so proud of you. You are doing so great and I'm so happy for you that you have met a nice man. I always thought that in life when one works hard, we are rewarded. Your journey to a drug free life has been rewarded. You are now an inspiration to others. Most importantly, you are the greatest role model for your daughter. She is so lucky to have a Mommy who has all her mind, who takes care of herself, who studies hard and who is a happy and loving human being.
UROCK Daisy!
I am so, so very proud of you!
Keep posting. I am looking forward to reading you again.
Have a beautiful weekend.
P.S. Please do something special to celebrate your 10 months free of marijuana.
John,
... almost four months drug free. AWESOME!
Super, super big congratulations to you!
One needs to be strong to stay on this journey free of marijuana. You are obviously a strong and determined man. Way to go!
Keep posting.
... almost four months drug free. AWESOME!
Super, super big congratulations to you!
One needs to be strong to stay on this journey free of marijuana. You are obviously a strong and determined man. Way to go!
Keep posting.
Just a quick note, to say....... I reached my one year mark!!!!! Had a really great day celebrating. I'm so blessed to have had so much support along the way. I even got a tattoo on my arm of a feather to mark the occasion. I decided on a feather as it symbolizes freedom, which is what this journey is about for me. Freedom to be who I really want to be, and freedom from my addiction.
I still have dreams about smoking, but I don't let that worry me. It just makes me so much more aware of the position that I'm in, and the strength of my addiction. I know that its always going to be something I have to be aware of, and to stay strong in my choice. It lets me know that as far as I've come this journey is never ending.
Strength to all that are overcoming the hold that this addiction has on us. Much love and light, look after yourselves. Stand strong, stand true, kia kaha xoxo
I still have dreams about smoking, but I don't let that worry me. It just makes me so much more aware of the position that I'm in, and the strength of my addiction. I know that its always going to be something I have to be aware of, and to stay strong in my choice. It lets me know that as far as I've come this journey is never ending.
Strength to all that are overcoming the hold that this addiction has on us. Much love and light, look after yourselves. Stand strong, stand true, kia kaha xoxo
WAY TO GO DAISY! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!
I am also so glad you got a tattoo to mark your one year anniversary. I get it is truly beautiful.
Tell me which part of your body you got it on.
I too got another tattoo recently. This time, its on the inside of my left wrist. Its the symbol of 'OM'. I did it to celebrate my seven months of Yoga Teacher Training Course I just finsished but also to remind myself of all the benefits yoga has brought to my life since I quit smoking marijuana and the importance of doing yoga for the rest of my life.
URock Daisy!
I am also so glad you got a tattoo to mark your one year anniversary. I get it is truly beautiful.
Tell me which part of your body you got it on.
I too got another tattoo recently. This time, its on the inside of my left wrist. Its the symbol of 'OM'. I did it to celebrate my seven months of Yoga Teacher Training Course I just finsished but also to remind myself of all the benefits yoga has brought to my life since I quit smoking marijuana and the importance of doing yoga for the rest of my life.
URock Daisy!
Fleur!! Thats so cool, I love your tattoo and I haven't even seen it haha :)
I got mine on the inside of my upper left arm. It's right beside the tatt I have of my daughters name. I absolutely love it. I was a bit nervous getting it. Not for the pain, but what it represented. It solidified my addiction, and the fact that theres just no turning back from here.
How are you my friend? Gosh it sounds like life is absolutely wonderful for you. I love hearing about your joy!!
I just wanted to write a quick note. I'm at college right now, and have to shoot of to class.
Take my friend, bless you, namaste :)
I got mine on the inside of my upper left arm. It's right beside the tatt I have of my daughters name. I absolutely love it. I was a bit nervous getting it. Not for the pain, but what it represented. It solidified my addiction, and the fact that theres just no turning back from here.
How are you my friend? Gosh it sounds like life is absolutely wonderful for you. I love hearing about your joy!!
I just wanted to write a quick note. I'm at college right now, and have to shoot of to class.
Take my friend, bless you, namaste :)
