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Share Your Story: Why I Quit Smoking

From lacey

Created June 14, 2012

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My life as a smoker

I started smoking when I was 16; I'm about to be 26 years old.

Why and how I quit smoking

My reason for quitting is my health. At 26, it could be better a lot better. I want to be able to watch my 4 yr old grow without here seeing mommy cough and ask me why I smoke.

My nieces always tell me how horrible smoking is for me and why I don't quit and until now I never realized they were right! I needed to quit before my health deteriorated..I will continue one day at a time to stop smoking until it is a thing of the past. Once I am free I will never look back.

Advice

I don't have many tips because I just quit..but I do believe I can do anything, including quitting smoking!! Keep positive and believe in yourself.

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