Hi, GQII'ers! I posted this same message on In Recovery but wanted to post here as well, as many here have helped me.

Four years ago I quit a pack-a-day habit; I could not have done it without the help of wonderful people on a website that I frequented. (www.whyquit.com
-- I highly recommend it for anyone thinking about quitting or having triggers once they've quit.)

Once again, even with its downside, the Internet has offered help, through you at MB, at a very tough time: you have given me immense comfort, information, and strength, and even some correction that I value and will be working on.

Perhaps I will be around later, but I've decided that, for now, I should take a break from MB. I've given advice and asked many questions, sometimes feeling that I'm on target, other times wishing I hadn't posted at all. At times, I've felt that I'm looking at this all wrong, so maybe I need to get a clear focus. Also, some of the situations here really affect me; I've dreamed about some of you guys, for Pete's sake! Maybe, by taking a break, I can get my mind off the A so much and work on me and my M more.

It's going to be hard for me, since I have come to care for so many here and will wonder about their situations. Instead of checking here, though, I will be praying for you all.

Have a great new year!
God bless you all,
PM