Smoke swirls around me, but it does not emanate...

[boymeat]

When having a child, it is often said that one should not announce that fact until the end of the 1st trimester.

When looking for a job, it is often said that one should not announce that fact to current co-workers until confirmed receipt of a new job.

I don't know what the socially-accepted customs are for announcing the cessation of smoking.

Comments

[katestine]

Congrats on the cessation. I'm not sure what to say about the rest except *hugs* and yaay for admitting hard truths.

[philhasablog]

As another Phil who is not smoking now after having smoked for a long time I say "good for you".

[purplepathos]

I am very proud of you for sticking with your determination not to smoke through all of that. I'm moved by the way most of us stuck together through it all, by the way I was made to feel like I belonged in a time of crisis, and by the way you and others took care of me when I needed it. You made me feel loved

[boymeat]

I'm loving these words. I've reread your last 3 paragraphs over and over again. Thank you, Casey. You rock.

[noble_knave]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your home. It is a truly horrible thing, but you are safe. You can continue in the next chapter of your life. Wishing you and Kathryn the best and congratulations on going so far without smoking so far.

[feyrieprincess]

Congratulations - I am very proud of you for going through all that and not having a cigarette.

My heart aches for OINK cabin and the loss of a home and safe space for you.