To all those who’ve kicked the tobacco habits, my hat is off to you and I thank you.
My Dad has smoked since he was about 15. He’s 68 now. It’s lead to many health issues for him, and they’re only getting worse. I’ve never smoked, instead I hated smoking, especially his, more than most things on this earth. It has been a gigantic barrier between he and I since I was very young. I started not asking him to do things with me, fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking….because I hated being around the cigarettes. We’ve missed out on 40 years of bonding because of it. I know I could’ve just gotten used to it or brushed it aside to enjoy my Dad’s company, but it’s just not possible for me. I’ve always felt like the cigarettes were his best friend and he would choose them over us kids. Every time. It’s beyond personal for me. I’ve watched many close friends and relatives quit, but not Dad.
I’m spilling these feelings for anyone else who is looking for a reason to quit. The money you save would be good, but the relationships you’d save could be priceless.
I would honestly go back in time and give my right arm for my Dad to quit when I was young if granted that opportunity.