One Crazy, Beautiful Smoke-Free Year

About.com Smoking Cessation forum member, Mandy reflects on her first smoke-free year:

"The emotions in the beginning felt quite overwhelming at times and I realized just how much I had hidden myself behind smoking. Lighting up was how I managed feelings of all kinds, and I had to find some new ways of dealing with life."

• One Crazy, Beautiful Smoke-Free Year - Mandy's Story

More One Year Milestone Messages:

• Something Clicked - Buddy's Story
• All That I Learned in One Year - Jen's Story
• A Message To Those Who "Can't" Quit - Walt's Story

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