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| Lesson 10 - Quit Smoking Success Stories  |
The last newsletter in this series is devoted to the personal quit stories of those who have walked the path and found long term freedom from nicotine addiction. There is nothing more inspirational than hearing from others just like us who have smoked for years and quit successfully.You have what it takes to quit smoking within your right now. Put yourself and your quit program at the top of your priority list and resolve to do whatever is necessary for however long it's necessary to break free of this addiction. Thousands quit smoking every year and never look back. You can too. Arm yourself with education, determination and support and there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Believe it! If You Want to Change Your Life, Change Your Mind. | | | Personal Quit Stories | A Year of Living Gratefully -- Jane's Story
From Jane: "For 37 years I had one last cigarette before turning in for the night, every night. On August 5, 2006, I had one last cigarette that I hoped and prayed with all my heart would be the last cigarette of my life."
| What an Investment! -- Michelle's Story
From Michelle "People invest in savings and retirement accounts and IRA's, and rightly so, but none of these will matter if a smoking-related illness claims your life before you can enjoy the benefits of your other investments. Smoking cessation is worth every minute you invest and more. The freedom that awaits you is nearly indescribable, and with each passing year, as my gratitude continues to grow, so does my hope that more and more people will decide to reclaim the lives they were meant to live."
| | One Year Smoke Free! | Four Years Later -- Mary's Story
From Mary: "Fourteen years and more than 10,000 packs later, I decided that I WOULD NOT be a slave to my addiction any longer."
| What a Difference a Year Can Make -- Bella's Story
From Bella "What a difference a year can make. I think back to when I rang in 2006 and I was feeling nothing less than desperation. My throat was raw day and night, my voice was weak and I was completely afraid. "You have to get a handle on this, girl," was what I thought, "or it's over for you. There might be something wrong with you already. It's time to make some significant changes."
| Be Patient. Be Strong. Have Courage. -- Kevin's Story
From Kevin: "I hope that all smokers can one day enjoy their lungs the way they did in their smokeless childhoods. One of the ways I convinced myself to finally quit involved reminiscences of my own childhood lungs, their indefatigable prowess, how deeply I was able to breathe while rounding the bases after smashing a line drive into left/center, or the massive huffs of air I'd take every third stroke while competing in a freestyle race."
| A Message to Those Who "Can't" Quit Smoking -- Walt's Story
Walt's story is particularly compelling because what happened to him could happen to any smoker, especially those of us who have spent many years of our lives smoking cigarettes.
| Why I Quit Smoking -- Lane Baldwin
"Why did I finally quit smoking? After years of trying? After years of promising myself I would? After thousands of packs of cigarettes and many more thousands of dollars? Do you really want to know?"
| | Online Quit Support | Smoking Cessation Support Forum
Support is a key ingredient in a successful quit program. Connect with others who are going through smoking cessation now, along with those who are further along and can offer advice.
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