Carol wrote a letter to her stop smoking advisor Donna, about her journey to becoming smoke-free. Here's what that letter had to say...
"I’m 75 years old female and was a heavy smoker for 60 of those years. I started smoking when it was thought to be cool to do so and I never thought, wanted or even wondered if I’d be able to give up. Having a minor stroke completely changed my mind set, BUT could I do it?
I wasn’t sure but my family had faith in me which meant I didn’t want to let them or me down. I enrolled with Yorkshire Smokefree, and it was the best thing I could have done.
From day one with the help and encouragement from Donna who would ring me every week to chat and provide the patches I used for a while, she set me off on the right road.
I’m not saying it was easy but with willpower and determination I was able to achieve my goal.
Am I tempted – sometimes, yes but I’m more tempted and proud to say that I’m now a NON SMOKER!"
Congratulations on your quit, Carol. Donna and the entire team at Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale are so delighted that you've managed to quit. Enjoy being able to say you are now a non-smoker.
