I think I am changing stranger's lives too

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I had a family emergency today (nothing serious) that kept me out of the house for 12 hours. It was quick care, pharmacy, store, etc. During my time out I of course vaped. I did go outside to the smoking area at the different places and just realized that I must have spoken to at least a dozen strangers about vaping. I thought about it and also realized that since I started vaping on July 15th, I have told many people about the wonderful life of vaping.

People ask me when I walk my dogs, at the grocery store when I sneak a vape, at respiratory therapy (yes, I see the irony in that). I do not have a car, so I don't go out that often, yet I still have managed to talk to numerous people who seem very interested. Most people seem impressed because I smoked 2-3 packs a day for 40 years, which means it is possible for even us hard core smokers to quit.

I had a long stressful day. I missed being able to respond to people who were willing to buy the juices I have for sale, so I may have blown that (which made me angry and depressed). I did not get to eat for over 12 hours. I had to drive someone else's car which always makes me anxious. Now, I am ready for a hot shower, a good meal, and an early bedtime. Through this whole day I never once wanted an analog, even when I was around people who were smoking. Today was my big test and I passed.:)

My life is forever changed because if today didn't make me go back to analogs, I know I have truly quit. And, maybe, one or two (or more) of those strangers I have talked to might start vaping too. :vapor:
 

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I have had a few of the guys from work pick them up after seeing me quit. My wife has about the same number at her work.

But the most memorable one. A non smoker at my work asked me about it. His mom has been smoking for 30 years and he has never been able to get her to quit. He mentioned it to her and she wanted one. I dont know.. the idea a son even after 30 years is still trying anything he can to get him mom to quit... i was very proud of that one and did everything i could for him. I dont know the outcome yet but I am hoping.
 

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I have had a few of the guys from work pick them up after seeing me quit. My wife has about the same number at her work.

But the most memorable one. A non smoker at my work asked me about it. His mom has been smoking for 30 years and he has never been able to get her to quit. He mentioned it to her and she wanted one. I dont know.. the idea a son even after 30 years is still trying anything he can to get him mom to quit... i was very proud of that one and did everything i could for him. I dont know the outcome yet but I am hoping.

That's awesome! I have someone at work hooked up and still more to come....it is a very catchy little gadget.
 

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It's funny how you said you passed your test. Last night was the first time in along time that I went out for a couple drinks. Have not been out for years. I started vaping almost 6 weeks ago. Brought my PV with me with a few extra supplies. Had a few drinks and used my PV when I needed it. Left the bar and on the ride home I said to my hubby " Ya know I had bad thoughts about going out. I thought drinking and smoking went hand in hand. Never once did I even think about having a cigarette" I was so proud of myself. So I guess I passed my test too. Felt great!
 

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I'll prewarn you, the more you get to make the switch, the more you want to continue. I have learned not to be so robust about the whole thing because it does seem to come across as pushy.
When it comes to people I don't know, I demonstrate my PV and tell people a little about it and how, after an estimated forty years of smoking, vaping got me off cigs. I hand them an address label they can stick to something so it's not easily lost. Then I tell them not to take my word on it, go to ECF and read.

As far as family and friends, if I got a PV & liquid handy, I hand it over and tell them to give it a try. Give them the same address label, and tell them to call if they need to talk or discuss. The PV is on permanent loan---as long as they are using it, it is theirs.


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