Vaping & Family Support

[EIHYPI]

When I got my first vape, I was 21-22. That was about 31/2 years ago. I can still remember myself vowing to my father that if he would buy me a new electronic cigarette at a $50 value I would quit cigarettes cold turkey. An that's what happened. My dad took me to the shop, bought me the e-cig and I did indeed quit cold turkey. My mother was so happy because now she didn't need to have the awful smell coming off me and to her it was as if I quit cigarettes and didn't consider vaping a form of cigarette smoking. My dad even paid for my e-cigarette liquid for a while. They are still supporting me for my vaping needs meaning they are happy I vape still and don't turn back. My siblings are supportive too for me.

Support is crucial to quitting cigarettes through vaping. I know that everyone has a different situation though and some have family support and some don't. Some consider other support areas as their "family" support. I am very interested in hearing from others about family support when quitting or any other thing that supported and supports them now too in their vaping journey.

 

[WillieB69]

My family was very supportive when I switched. While none of them actually bought me gear, my mother was thrilled when I wasn't smoking at her house anymore. She even let me vape inside. I have had a couple of family members approach me about it and ask how to get started so I try to stear them in the right direction based on what I think their needs will be. My wife even let me order another new mod tonight.

 

[Tonee N]

My mother and grandmother totally support my vaping. My brother, being my brother, always has some comment to say. Must be that cheap beer and watching too much Game of Thrones.

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[Eskie]

My daughter has been incredibly supportive of the change to vaping. I'm looking forward to my new Father's Day tank.

 

[Tonee N]

My daughter has been incredibly supportive of the change to vaping. I'm looking forward to my new Father's Day tank.

Eskie, it's a trick daughters do on Father's Day to get you to buy them something more expensive than the tank they bought you. Danger Will Robinson![emoji1]

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[Eskie]

Eskie, it's a trick daughters do on Father's Day to get you to buy them something more expensive than the tank they bought you. Danger Will Robinson![emoji1]

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Yeah, I know. But she gets all happy giving it to me. Besides, I'm already paying for it, just don't which one I'll get.

 

[Tonee N]

Yeah, I know. But she gets all happy giving it to me. Besides, I'm already paying for it, just don't which one I'll get.

Since you're buying........lol

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[pwheeler]

I started vaping on my own, researched what to get and bought it. Completely quit smoking almost 3 and a half years ago, and the wife doesn't like vaping, tells me I just substituted one addiction for another. All gear I bought on my own without any encouragement from her, and still vape on my own. I don't think there are any other vapers in this town. The only encouragement I received and still do, is from my other family, right here.

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[ShannonA]

When I got my first vape, I was 21-22. That was about 31/2 years ago. I can still remember myself vowing to my father that if he would buy me a new electronic cigarette at a $50 value I would quit cigarettes cold turkey. An that's what happened. My dad took me to the shop, bought me the e-cig and I did indeed quit cold turkey. My mother was so happy because now she didn't need to have the awful smell coming off me and to her it was as if I quit cigarettes and didn't consider vaping a form of cigarette smoking. My dad even paid for my e-cigarette liquid for a while. They are still supporting me for my vaping needs meaning they are happy I vape still and don't turn back. My siblings are supportive too for me.

Support is crucial to quitting cigarettes through vaping. I know that everyone has a different situation though and some have family support and some don't. Some consider other support areas as their "family" support. I am very interested in hearing from others about family support when quitting or any other thing that supported and supports them now too in their vaping journey.

My family absolutely supported me.Smokers and non-smokers alike. I find most people I know are very vape friendly once they have some basic education on it and some just are regardless.

 

[mattiem]

I started vaping on my own, researched what to get and bought it. Completely quit smoking almost 3 and a half years ago, and the wife doesn't like vaping, tells me I just substituted one addiction for another. All gear I bought on my own without any encouragement from her, and still vape on my own. I don't think there are any other vapers in this town. The only encouragement I received and still do, is from my other family, right here.

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That has to be rough pwheeler I am really happy that we can be here for you. My husband fully supports me on this vaping journey and I am thankful that he has at least cut WAY back on the amount he smokes. He hasn't totally made the switch but I am still hopeful.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I started vaping on my own, researched what to get and bought it. Completely quit smoking almost 3 and a half years ago, and the wife doesn't like vaping, tells me I just substituted one addiction for another. All gear I bought on my own without any encouragement from her, and still vape on my own. I don't think there are any other vapers in this town. The only encouragement I received and still do, is from my other family, right here.

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But she knew you had an addictive personality when she married you.....I just hope she is glad that you will be around a whole lot longer now that you vape.

I never realized just how concerned my people were until I made the switch. And now that I can smell, I also realize just how much they put up with me smelling like an ashtray when I smoked. That in itself says a whole lot.

 

[Bonskibon]

NM, not important.

 

[OlderNDirt]

I started vaping on my own, researched what to get and bought it. Completely quit smoking almost 3 and a half years ago, and the wife doesn't like vaping, tells me I just substituted one addiction for another. All gear I bought on my own without any encouragement from her, and still vape on my own. I don't think there are any other vapers in this town. The only encouragement I received and still do, is from my other family, right here.

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I can totally relate to starting on my own, researched, quit 3 years ago, vape on my own, no other vapers. But it stops there. Sorry to hear about lack of spousal support. My (hopefully) brief story and feel free to share it with her if you wish:

22 years ago, I went to the emergency room with a heart attack. Somebody else had to make the call to her at her job 60 miles away. I can only imagine making that drive, all the while not knowing my condition or if I were still alive. Second thing she did after walking into IC was to take the two packs of smokes I always carried out of my suit coat pocket and threw them away. Luckily, I survived cardiac arrest. But I now know what it could be like when that time comes.

So I got released to go home after all the lectures to quit the cigs. I tried and succeeded. And again. And again. Sometimes for a few months. But never could make it stick. That went on for 5 or 6 years until I, she, and my doctors all gave up. Each time, it was very hard to tell her I failed again and was smoking. But I think she always knew. Finally just made the agreement that I would not smoke in the house or car.....and did that for the next 15 years.

Then I was turned on to vaping coming up on 3 years ago. That and my renewed desire to quit has worked. She, my family, and my doctors are quite surprised and happy that I finally achieved what seemed to be the impossible. She not only is fine with everything I buy, but suggested I buy me something new now in celebration of my 3 year vapaversay, even though there is nothing I need or even want.

Maybe it is the 40 years we've spent together, the last 20 as some what of a bonus....I don't really know. But as I said, feel free to share my story with her.....then remind her that vaping just might reduce the chances of her ever receiving "the call", or at least putting it off for a long, long time.

 

[pwheeler]

But she knew you had an addictive personality when she married you.....I just hope she is glad that you will be around a whole lot longer now that you vape.

I never realized just how concerned my people were until I made the switch. And now that I can smell, I also realize just how much they put up with me smelling like an ashtray when I smoked. That in itself says a whole lot.

We both smoked when we married. She was one of the rare ones who was able to quit cold turkey, and she does like to remind me of it, too. But I guess I had a more addictive personality that no way could I quit, neither by cold turkey nor all the other stuff out there. At least I do have online support. Support is really important. If I didn't have ecf, I'd probably have given up and continued smoking.

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[Sugar_and_Spice]

We both smoked when we married. She was one of the rare ones who was able to quit cold turkey, and she does like to remind me of it, too. But I guess I had a more addictive personality that no way could I quit, neither by cold turkey nor all the other stuff out there. At least I do have online support. Support is really important. If I didn't have ecf, I'd probably have given up and continued smoking.

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I totally agree about the support here at ECF. Even tho I had (local) support, I still think it was being able to converse, read, learn from, help those who asked, make jokes and get to know the very people who were in the same boat as me that makes it all worthwhile. Without ECF, I really don't know if I would have made it almost 7 years. The members here are unmatched anywhere and I thank them every chance I get. And thanks to Oliver for having the forsight that we vapers would need this place.

 

[pwheeler]

I can totally relate to starting on my own, researched, quit 3 years ago, vape on my own, no other vapers. But it stops there. Sorry to hear about lack of spousal support. My (hopefully) brief story and feel free to share it with her if you wish:

22 years ago, I went to the emergency room with a heart attack. Somebody else had to make the call to her at her job 60 miles away. I can only imagine making that drive, all the while not knowing my condition or if I were still alive. Second thing she did after walking into IC was to take the two packs of smokes I always carried out of my suit coat pocket and threw them away. Luckily, I survived cardiac arrest. But I now know what it could be like when that time comes.

So I got released to go home after all the lectures to quit the cigs. I tried and succeeded. And again. And again. Sometimes for a few months. But never could make it stick. That went on for 5 or 6 years until I, she, and my doctors all gave up. Each time, it was very hard to tell her I failed again and was smoking. But I think she always knew. Finally just made the agreement that I would not smoke in the house or car.....and did that for the next 15 years.

Then I was turned on to vaping coming up on 3 years ago. That and my renewed desire to quit has worked. She, my family, and my doctors are quite surprised and happy that I finally achieved what seemed to be the impossible. She not only is fine with everything I buy, but suggested I buy me something new now in celebration of my 3 year vapaversay, even though there is nothing I need or even want.

Maybe it is the 40 years we've spent together, the last 20 as some what of a bonus....I don't really know. But as I said, feel free to share my story with her.....then remind her that vaping just might reduce the chances of her ever receiving "the call", or at least putting it off for a long, long time.

Thank you for sharing your story. I'll definitely share it with her.[emoji4]

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[puffon]

My wife is supportive, but wonders why I am having packages delivered every other day, and why we need to have another freezer filled with tiny bottles of nic.
She recently discovered the VG film on the mini blinds, but hasn't connected the dots yet...
Only a matter of time until I am the designated blind cleaner..

 

[ddirtyvapes]

My parents and my partner have all been great. I feel like my partner wouldn't have ever started smoking if it weren't for me (one of my biggest regrets), so we started vaping together. He doesn't fully get the hobby aspect and obsession but he's a good sport and pretty much lets me do what I need to do. I, for my part, don't spend our money without discussing it with him some.

My parents have also been particularly good about helping during times I really can barely afford it. Doesn't happen too often but they are always willing to pick up the slack if it means I'm not smoking cigarettes. Or, you know, they'll pay for something else which frees me to pay for vaping.

I'm certain I couldn't have done it without all of them.

 

[EIHYPI]

I've got to say that even though I have direct family supporting my vaping, ECF is a major source for my support, source of knowledge and encouragement to keep my vaping going. So it's like another form of family support I have here being a member. Oh, and I forgot- Thank you ECF

 

[Kickingthesticks]

Wasn't many smokers in my family only my grandpa who quit cold turkey many years be for he passed, and another cousin who is an on and off smoker. Didn't get much support as I never cared to explain why vaping was much safer. The rest of the family still thinks I smoke they just don't give me that you stink look anymore. Still get nagged by my mom to quit smoking even tough I've been cigg free for 2 years.