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Nicotine Has Taken Over

I am the master of my body I think until I realize nicotine has taken over she is in charge now. she decides whether my day will be full of cheer. I did not think I could crave something as much as I do her. Smoking was something I learned to do by example – both parents. their home is a reminder that there is a brokenness somewhere. my breath, my lungs, my habit; it all causes me to have a temper. when nicotine is not available. I need my fix you see. I would like to see a possible victory, but with dismay I admit. I can barely grasp the lies I tell of my smoking life. there is a loss of something, I am not sure what, but I see better. others do not hold the chains of addiction. They are mine to deal with. what chance do I have to kick this habit? I am fearing no chance at all.

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Date: 5/23/2021 8:07:00 PM
Is this true?! OMG! I never would have imagined! Good luck kicking the nasty habit. ~ gw
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2021 10:09:00 AM
It is my mother's story; I am an asthmatic; it is not mine.
Date: 5/23/2021 8:45:00 AM
Yes, Caren, you can kick the habit. My Deb smoked until she died, even though the smoking caused her cancer. It's not a good thing at all. Please get help!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2021 10:09:00 AM
I do not smoke; tried it once when I was eight. This is my mother's story.

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