Response from others?

[Boyz-Mom]

I have been a closet smoker for a very long time. I have never smoked in front of my children who are 17, 18, and 21. I have not smoked in front of my husband in about 10 years. I was not sure how I was going to do this. Was I going to keep it on the hush hush or come clean? I told my hubby that I ordered it and he said "good, I am glad". I just now showed it to my youngest son and he thinks it is really weird. Don't know how open I will be. It still feels funny, like I am fake smoking. Don't get me wrong, I love it. I have no cravings for a regular cigarette at all which is really nice, but it still feels funny.

 

[chellemmm]

Umm. CONGRATS, first off. But, you don't think your husband smelled it on you? The ciggie smoke?

 

[Boyz-Mom]

I would get away with it for a few months. Perfumed hand lotion and strong breath mints. He would catch me, I would feel guilty, I would quit, I would start again. Replete cycle. So tired of the cycle and the guilt that went with it.

 

[Jwaterski]

He may not have said anything most of the time but I'm betting he knew. Probably the kids knew as well. If it gets you off cigs, they will probably be supportive.

 

[Baditude]

I agree. Since I quit I can smell a smoker within being 3 feet of them. And I'm certain that your husband could smell it on your breath, hair, and clothing. Probably your kids, too. It's just that no one said anything to you - don't be fooled to think no one knew.

Some new vapors take some getting used to vaping an e-cigarette. It's really NOT smoking. It's not smoke. It's vapor. There is no burning or combustion of dried tobacco going on, so no tell-tale odors. You might end up smelling like bubble gum, gummy bears, mango or peach depending upon the flavors you vape, but that's far better than the rancid smell of cigarette butts.

Your husband being supportive is not surprising, but your son's reaction is. Should it ever come up in discussion, explain how difficult it can be to quit cold turkey without a nicotine alternative. You can tell him the the liquids can be purchased with differing nicotine concentrations so that you can wean yourself off of the nicotine, and eventually just vape zero-nicotine flavors, or stop vaping altogether if you get to that point.

E-cigarettes have been getting more exposure as an alternative to smoking, and public acceptance will rise as Big Tobacco begins their advertising campaigns on television ads.

 

[MoonLit_Water]

Well all the reasons for which You were hiding Your smoking are basically non-exsisent with vaping. Your husband is glad You made the switch, and I'm pretty sure it's not the first time one of Your child thought something You did was weird. You did make the right choice be proud and vape on!

 

[Boyz-Mom]

The worst was when I would make an excuse to go to the store and open my purse and nothing would be there. My heart would stop. That's when I knew I was caught. I am sure I was not fooling anyone. But now I can stop the stupid games. So excited!!

 

[kottonmouth401]

Congratulations on getting off the deathsticks You'll get over the awkward feeling about vaping in front of your family & friends, and i'm sure they will all be supportive of your decision to improve your health. Its nothing to be ashamed of...pretty soon you will be talking everybody's ear off about great it is and showing off all your cool new vaping toys