Really bad day but so far I have not strayed.

[Mrs C]

Smoking for me was not just about the nic. I was a way of dealing with stress and anxiety.

Last night I lost my Mom, she lives 1800 miles away and it was very quick and unexpected. After I pulled myself together enough to start making phone calls to other family, I had another bomb dropped on me. My parents have been divorced for 40 some years. I called my Dad who is also in another state.

After I told him about Mom, he tells me that he has been hiding something from me. He's been being treated for lung cancer for several months.

I've not set my evod down for more than 10 minutes all day.

 

[hookem horns]

Wow...I am sorry to hear about your mother and father. Hopefully everything will be ok with your dad. Way to be strong! Remember, it is always darkest before the dawn!

 

[SissySpike]

sending up a prayer for Mrs C.

 

[m3lov3r]

Prayers being sent your way brother.

 

[ShariR]

Prayers are sent. I am sending big hugs to you. And to your dad. I am very sorry for your loss and the news about your dad. That is a lot to handle all at once.

I went to the funeral of a close friend when I had been vaping for only about a of month. I made it through the day without having a cigarette. Make sure you have your backup with you and plenty of extra juice. You will be surprised at how well it will help you to get through the day.

 

[Ld3441]

Mrs C, I am so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for you. I am glad to read you are staying strong and have not given in. I also used cigs to deal with stress. I have had more urges lately for that reason. Get yourself some higher nic, it really does help. I hope you continue to vape and get through this. Remember, it's not how many you may smoke but how many you have not.

 

[Wildflowers69]

Im so sorry for your Loss. Sending prayers for your Dad. Way to pull through the tough times Mrs C. And thanks for sharing! Hang in there! We are here for you to vent at anytime!

 

[kbf101998]

So very sorry for your loss and the devastating news about your Dad.

Thoughts and prayers.

 

[Jayvaps]

I am sorry to hear of your loss and issues you have to deal with.

And yes, I certainly understand the use of cigs to cope with stress. I wish you strength.

 

[Huckleberried]

You can count on people being here for you no matter what time it is. Remember that. I'm very sorry. I've been there, too. Prayers and warm thoughts.

 

[Mrs C]

Day 10 and I made it . Thank you for the prayers and kind words. Every time I got really close I thought back to the phone call a few days before. She asked how the not smoking was going I said really good its been 3 months. I closed my eyes and could hear her voice saying "That's terrific honey I'm so proud of you."

Dad called and told me his latest round of tests came back, the lesion is shrinking. The chemo and radiation are working. He's not out of the woods yet but his Dr. is cautiously optimistic.

 

[LaMystique]

I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Glad to hear your father’s health may be improving! I have had to deal with death and have managed to do it badly every single time. Thank my lucky stars I haven’t lost a parent yet, they are 90 and going better than I am, but know that day is coming. My heart just aches for you. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Stay strong.

 

[erikbal]

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. You're obviously a very strong person for not giving in. I can't imagine it's very easy. You'll be in my prayers. Glad to hear the good news about your dad as well.

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[Mark Anthony]

My prayers go out to you and your family.... I am so sorry for your troubles.