Lesly's Quit Smoking Story

About.com Smoking Cessation forum member Leslyr, spent years and years trying to quit smoking, as most of us did. Nicotine had a firm grip on her until this quit came along. She's learned how to embrace cessation, and appreciate the freedom she's gained.

"At 11 months quit, I can't believe I waited all those years! It was not easy, but certainly not the impossibility I had imagined it to be. Anyone reading this who is thinking of quitting, I exhort you - do it NOW! There is never a "good" time. The very best time of all is as soon as possible." Read more...