SMOKIN'

I will admit I am proud to be a reformed smoker! I have been smoke free for 15 years now and feel great about it. Although, I agree there is no worse than a anti smoker that is reformed. We tend to hate smoking worse than those who have never smoked! I am a pain to be with, especially if we are in a crowed area and I have to breathe the smell of smoke. It must be a guard against liking it to pick up the habit again. I try to forget the day I was so addicted to this habit that it controlled my life. Nicotine was the hardest thing I ever had to quit.

Although I do have a husband and son who continue to smoke, I prefer they do not pollute my air with the nasty smoke. I argue and complain to them all the time and it becomes an on going joke to them.

I am not a hypocrite as some may call me. I just choose not to be polluted any longer as I have chosen to free myself from this addiction. It was hard and I don’t want to slip again.
Many people smoke because they like the taste and it calms them. That was my big excuse. A lot of smokers smoke simply because they really do enjoy it despite the consequences. Then the anti-smoking crew should keep quiet! Right?? Doubtful…
Those who once smoked are the ones who are the ones making derogatory remarks each and every time they see anyone else smoking. I do not do this. I am not one is who is rude to others in regards to smoking. I just wish my family would be more respectful of my choice to quit and stop smoking in my space.
Many of us reformed smokers think we have to educate the world on the dangers of smoking. I have tried to talk my husband into longer living, better health and endangering the kid’s lungs, so he should quit! My dad died as a life long smoker and had complications is his older years with breathing. It was sad and I don’t want my husband and kids to go through this. Because this does not just affect the person it also hurts the rest of us family members to have to watch them suffer.
For us reformed smokes out there, here's a Newsflash: Smoking is still legal. As much as we wish it was not option to our loved ones, we will continue to bitch, moan and carry on until we get you to stop. Why? Because I love you!