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/ February 6, 2026

 A Smoke-Free Home, A Healthier Future

I decided to stop smoking because my mom passed away from cancer. I stopped smoking because I’m a mother of 5 girls and wouldn’t want them to pick up that bad habit. I save more money.

Quitting was the best decision I made for myself and children.woman smiling at camera

I would tell the ladies to go through First Breath, they are very encouraging and positive. When I quit I started chewing gum and found myself eating more which I don’t mind putting on the few pounds.

My children and I live in a healthy and smoke-free environment. I shop more with the money I don’t spend on smoking, which is fine with me. Girls love shopping.

Stop smoking, it’s a bad habit and it’s challenging to stop but it’s possible. Don’t give up, you can do whatever you put your mind to. You’ll see why you quit smoking when you’re around those that do smoke, but don’t judge, just encourage them.

 

Un hogar libre de humo, un futuro más saludable.

Decidí dejar de fumar porque mi mamá falleció de cáncer.

Dejé de fumar porque soy madre de cinco niñas y no quiero que adquieran ese mal hábito.

Ahorro más dinero.

Dejar de fumar fue la mejor decisión que tomé para mí y mis hijas. 

Les diría a las mujeres que participan en el programa First Breath; son muy alentadoras y positivas. Cuando dejé de fumar, empecé a masticar chicle y comí más, lo cual no me molesta subir unas libras.

Mis hijas y yo vivimos en un ambiente saludable y libre de humo.

Compro más con el dinero que no gasto en fumar, lo cual me parece bien.  A las niñas les encanta ir de compras. Dejar de fumar; es un mal hábito y es difícil dejarlo, pero es posible. No se rinde, puede lograr lo que se proponga.

Verá por qué dejo de fumar cuando está cerca de quienes fuman, pero no juzgue, solo anímalos.

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