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A journey of change and recovery
The QuittersWin Blog is encouragement for the brave folks on a journey of change and recovery. QuittersWin offers smoking cessation services in public and private settings using the BESOCHEMPS model of addiction. Remember that you aren’t alone on this journey and there’s no shame in asking for help. Remember that this site is searchable. There are over 500 posts here, so whether you’re on a specific quest or just filling time, there’s something positive here for you. And for private answers to specific questions, remember that you can CONTACT us!
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Toward Brighter Days
Yesterday was Solstice, some call it Yule. Last night I lit the last candle on our menorah in the dining room as my wife recited a prayer in Hebrew. A decorated tree waits in the living room, glowing softly as it waits a few days until Christmas, which is followed every year by Kwanza -… Read More
To Live is to Change
Change isn’t always comfortable or easy, but it is simply part of this life. Some changes are small and maybe simpler than others. To make a big change will be a challenge, and for that reason we want to offer to partner with you as you seek the big changes in your life. Breaking free… Read More
BeauYOUtiful!
At a midweek QuittersWin meeting I was stricken by the beauty in the struggle of brave souls on the journey to beat an addiction. Yes, their struggle – which some days can leave them (temporarily) defeated, allows me to see their courage and strength in inspiring ways. A tiny polinator visits the sedum and greets… Read More
Smoking and Vaping
Cautions for Co-use! When e-cigarettes arrived in the US, around 2008, I remember thinking that, if regulated, e-cigs might be a useful tool in tobacco cessation. But I had some serious concerns about whether the manufacturers would be content to sell a smoker e-cigs for a few months – as a quit tool. “Wild Wild… Read More
More Rain?
Anyone else feel a little discouraged when the forecast says we’re in for several rainy days? I know I’m not the only one who’s mood gets as gray as the skies during a week like that. Recently, I was grumbling about the forecast and a friend shared their delight in the very same forecast. It… Read More
Right Around the Corner
This winter was harsher than the past few winters, and I don’t think that I’m the only one ready for some change. When I found some photos and videos of my goldfish pond on my phone, they really changed how I felt. Watching my fish swim around, see the frogs and lillies, remembering the sounds… Read More
Goosebumps
I recently rediscovered a curious animal behavior that evoked a delightful sense of awe and wonder. As I watched a very brief video of starlings flying, my eyes opened wider. I experienced goosebumps! To be clear, I was neither fearful or chilly. In fact, I felt silly. I grinned and gasped with delight. I felt… Read More
Cher Your Thoughts?
Happy Birthday to Cherilyn Sarkisian, better known as “Cher!” I’ve always been fond of her music and talents as an entertainer. I also think it’s about time she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! She’s had a number hit on a Billboard chart in each of the last seven decades! But… Read More
Tobacco & Taxes
(Rant Warning!) If you want to raise revenue, tax a addictive product. I get it, as a “business model,” it’s a winner. Folks will fill your tax coffers, because they have a hard time not buying the thing you’re taxing. When you tax tobacco, you can pretty much count on the coughers to fill your… Read More
Menthol
Legality & Lethality NPR, on the first day of Black History Month 2024, posted this timely story about the proposed Federal ban of menthol as a tobacco flavoring. You can listen to it by clicking the arrow below. Some of the glaring health disparities evident today are directly and indirectly a result of the prevalence… Read More