Supportive friend.

I have tried several times to quit my nasty addiction.  I was able to quit initially, and keep my quit for several months, sometimes a couple years, then fall back to smoking; thinking that I was never going to get hooked on them again.

I joined the quitnet, for my last attempt to get these nasty sticks out of my life forever. 

 I have met some of the the most wonderful people on the Quitnet program and will always remember their generosity and ability to inform me of what to expect during my quit.  I remember one quit buddy to be most tender and gracious of his time.  He is to remain anonymous, so I will just call him Burt.  Burt was there later in my quit, when things became easier than the first days but the ability to remain quit became difficult due to lifes ups and downs.  Even though the thought of starting smoking was not an option for me, there were times when I really wanted to just let go and start up again.  This man helped me to see what was important in life and that by smoking I was allowing for the possibilty of leaving this world earlier than I needed to.

 With his constant reminders and celebrations of my milestones, I was able to keep mindful of my quit and the importance of never taking even one puff.  Even if I never am able to speak to him again, for whatever reason, I will remember his kindness for the rest of my life.