Smoking
By Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99405)
Atlanta, Georgia
July 10, 2019 9:51pm CST
Felix and I were just discussing smoking and how we were so foolish to draw nicotine into our lungs. I know why I did. All my friends smoked and it was the popular thing to do.
I started as a teenager and smoked until my two oldest sons learned at school how dangerous smoking is. They nagged me until I finally quite smoking, I had to try a few times before I gave it up entirely but they did their job well and I've never had any trouble with my lungs. How many of you started smoking when you were young?
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Jul 19
I smoked from age 13 till age 40 and quit. Been quit for 14 years.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
12 Jul 19
it is something I didn't like or have an interest in, thank fully, Smoking has caused many deaths in the family.
Even close friends who smoke out of there home, not inside, the scent still lingers on them. When I walk in their house, I can smell it.
My dad smoked when i was young, the room he smoked in would be filled with smoke., I am thankful my kids did not take up the habit.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
12 Jul 19
@RubyHawk I hope he quits, to prevent health issues, I know many a smoker will say they never had cancer or anything, well they are lucky and hopefully will never get anything. Most are not so lucky.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
12 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 52 is too young to die but it happens to all ages.
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@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jul 19
I smoked as a young adult but I was always a social smoker. When I went out and to parties, I would smoke the rest of the time I didn't. I stopped for a number of years and then in Latvia on relaxing Saturday nights if we had some cocktails my late husband and I would have some smokes. Now I have not smoked for at least two years.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Jul 19
I never picked up the habit, as I was like your son in that I was always nagging both of my parents to quit. I hated the fact that they smoked. Even though they quit later in life, the damage was done and the long-term effects of smoking played a part in both of their deaths.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Jul 19
@RubyHawk I just hope they realize their mistake in choosing to smoke before it is too late. Keep encouraging them to quit. They know it's bad for them. At some point, they'll have to make a decision on whether or not they want to live a long healthy life or not.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Jul 19
@moffittjc True, but you know how it is talking to an addicted smoker. They don't take it seriously. It's the addiction talking.
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@mapiklfish (42)
• United States
12 Jul 19
Ugh! I started late in my teens and, wish, now, that I hadn't. My lungs are so bad, even though I quite about 20 years ago. If you haven't started, DON'T. That goes for vaping, too. I don't think there's enough information about vaping yet to know it's long term affects.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
13 Jul 19
I've never smoked. I'm glad that you were able to quit.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
12 Jul 19
I never smoke in my life, all my family members , siblings, relatives also never smoke. We care ourselves for health is wealth. To get sick of bad sicknesses means money to throw to medicines good if cured , if not die too soon. At least you finally quit smoking.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jul 19
@RubyHawk I'm glad I didn't take it up as I love passive smoking as in standing next to a smoker and breathing in the fumes. I might have found it hard to give up if I'd started. Thankfully we know very few people who smoke nowadays so I don't get much chance to even passive smoke. 
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84017)
• Rupert, Idaho
11 Jul 19
I only smoked a couple times in my late 20's. Never got addicted and I don't ever miss it.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Jul 19
@MommyOfEli2013 Lucky for you, Some people never quite smoking but most of the people I know who have smoked have stopped.I don't allow it in our apartment.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84017)
• Rupert, Idaho
12 Jul 19
@RubyHawk Well I didn't really care for it too much the 2 or 3 times I did it.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Jul 19
@Starkinds You did a good thing for your health.
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