TeeBird

Hiyas everyone!
I don't really know what to say, just wanted to introduce myself and figured a little background would be good to start with.
I have been a cigarette smoker since I was 14. Yikes! I quit once for 6 months but it obviously didn't last.
In October this year my mom died from cancer at the age of 51. She had been a 30+ year smoker and had finally quit 5 months before being diagnosed. I was there for the "ride" and stood by her side through all the hospital stays and surgeries, the radiation, even shaved my head to match her when she started chemo and all her hair fell out and never left her bedside once we reached hospice.
So, moral of the story, I figured there probably wouldn't ever be a better motivational reason to quit and yet I still couldnt. I was actually smoking more than ever before due to the stress of the situation. The Problem: I love smoking plain and simple. Anyone who was or is a smoker knows why, so I know I don't have to explain and the patches and the nicotine gum weren't coming close to touching the cravings. I knew I was doomed!
So bascally out of desperation really I went to the local smoke shop and bought a cheapo knock off ego type battery and clearomizer and gave it a whirl. I have to tell you that honestly I had no optimism that it was going to help at all. But here I am 6 days later cigarette-free and down on actual nicotine intake. Granted the cheap stuff doesnt taste the best, but not a bad place to start.
I am greatful to have found this alternative, as well as this forum to guide me through my continued vaping experiance. There is a ton of great info on here.
So, anyway, uhhh thats my story and thanks for reading.