Quitting Stories

Looking ahead to her health, the beauty of her non-smoking mother and grandmother that, having children, and a nudge from her GP led her to the stop smoking service and a successful quit that was easier than she imagined.
Jillian started smoking at 15, initially as a social habit, but it became an addiction she thought she’d never overcome. Despite multiple attempts, including quitting during her pregnancy, she always returned to smoking.
After recently undergoing surgery to remove lung cancer, Wendy urges anyone who smokes to seek help to stop smoking. By stopping smoking improves the function of all major organs needed to support you through surgery or treatment.
Smoking made Kamran so out of breath that he couldn’t lift his ill father after a collapse. This was a life changing moment and motivator to get his health back on track.
Facing the financial burden and yellowing of the lips and fingers that smoking caused motivated Rachel to quit for the good of her and her little boy.
After being a smoker for 34 years and concerned about his health and being there for his children, Jeremy finally decided to make a change. Being referred to SmokeFree helped him start his quitting journey, and with strong determination, he was willing to try anything to stop smoking.
Gillian was diagnosed with COPD in 2009, shortly after the birth of her youngest son. Despite the challenges, she was adamant in her determination to make positive changes for both herself and her son.
Sheen, who began smoking at a young age, experienced a decline in mental health and became increasingly aware of the health impact on those around him. Heartbroken by his children’s concern when sharing his struggles, he found support through work and the Stop and Swap scheme. This helped him embark on a quitting journey, leading to a healthier lifestyle.
Hazel started as a social smoker, but it soon became a daily habit. When the reality of a long flight with cigarettes hit home, she turned to Steve from the Healthy Lifestyles team for help. With his support and taking it one day at a time, Hazel is now months into her quitting journey and hasn’t looked back since.
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Wendy stopped smoking 7 years ago. Now she is sharing her story with incredible openness as she faces surgery that can save her life.
Wendy stopped smoking 7 years ago. Now she is sharing her story with incredible openness as she faces surgery that can save her life.