First let me start out by saying for as long as I have dipped, which was almost 20 years, I never thought or saw my self as an addict. It was just not an adjective I would have used to describe myself. The truth, however, is that I was and … Continue reading
Because I want to LIVE… What I would do to go back 20 years and never have put that first dip in. At 53 i realized I was poisoning myself and limiting my days on earth. People say you have to do this for yourself but for me its my … Continue reading
I have put off writing the HOF speech because I question my ability to share any real words of wisdom. I’m also from the South so I am better qualified to talk than write something meaningful. It also scares me a little to celebrate “my quit” as I have caved … Continue reading
Day 1 – a conflation of the beginning and the end. An impossibility of two objects occupying the same space at the same time. Two concepts that for moment combine like oil and water being shaken vigorously in a vessel only to separate and then collect upon itself with its … Continue reading
I know I’m a little belated in posting this, but I wanted to finally get my thoughts down. First of all, I want to thank all of the August 18 HAKs, and all of the vets who helped lift us up. I couldn’t have done it without you guys. I’m … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, My name is Chris, I chewed smokeless tobacco since I was 19 years old, so for 31 years. I started because a really hot chick wanted to try it so I said I would try it with her. I have not seen that girl in 31 years, but … Continue reading
“Dip is not as bad for you as cigarettes..” “Cancer from dipping is a hereditary thing. My great-grandfather, grandfather, and uncle all dipped and never got cancer. I’ll be fine.” “I’ve got very healthy gums. It’ll take years of dipping for it to effect them..” These are just a few … Continue reading
I, like all of you, wish I could go back in time and never try dip for the first time. I was in 7th grade and walking with my older brother and some of his friends after playing basketball when one of them pulled out a can. I had my … Continue reading
Well, this story will go much like others HOF speeches have gone before, but I thought I would share with you all, my story. It will be long, but I hope it will be worth the read, and help someone down the line. December 2006, the first day I made … Continue reading
My first dip was when I was about 15 or 16 in a hockey dressing room. Fully hooked by 18 and tried quitting off and on over the last 20 yrs or so. My quit started out I think the same as the rest of my futile quit attempts…half expected … Continue reading
