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Yeah, it is a powerful addiction. I can’t understand why because it’s so disgusting. But then I never got addicted. When I was about 4 or 5 years old I think my dad left one burning in an ashtray. I decided I was going to smoke just like daddy. I remember rinsing my mouth out over and over trying to get rid of the taste of it. And that is probably what turned me off cigarettes for good. I have tried it a few times but could never get past that awful taste.
I grew up with second hand smoke. My father was a heavy smoker, 3 or 4 packs a day, and there were other people in the house smoking constantly too. There used to be huge ashtrays full of cigarette buts everywhere.
And I was sick all the time. Constant respiratory infections, ear/nose/throat problems, plus I caught every virus there was to catch.
I also worked in a bingo hall and a coffee shop before the ban. I got really, really sick once with a bad respiratory infection and my doctor kept telling me I had to stop working there. And my cat didn’t recognize me when I came home. He would always hiss at me until I said “It’s okay JoJo, it’s me”. I had to strip my clothes off and throw them in the washing machine right away then go shower. Even the food in the coffee shop smelled and tasted like cigarettes.
I’m very happy that you realize the dangers of second hand smoke and protect your children from it. And that you are setting a good example for them by quitting yourself. Hopefully your husband will be able to give it up someday.
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