Where I've been and what's been happening.

[Devil Doll]

So as some of you may have known my mother and brother have been staying with us for the passed *almost* year.

 

It wasn't just them, but their two dogs as well, to say that I had a packed house is a gigantic understatement. I didn't think of smoking once. Actually quite the opposite I despise that freaking addiction.

 

The reason that my family had to come and stay with me is because my mother has COPD/emphysema and could no longer work and support herself (or my disabled brother). She fell on hard times waiting for disability to be approved and had to leave her house because she could no longer afford it. My husband, being the saint that he is, opened our home to them. For 10 months I saw how bad her breathing truly has become. She can't walk up three stairs without becoming winded. She quit smoking nearly 6 years ago when she was diagnosed and I wouldn't want to imagine where her respiratory system would be had she not quit. She moved out last Saturday into a one floor apartment that she can manage without much help.

 

Soon after I moved my family out, my childhood best friend came to visit. She is a smoker... she is a heavy smoker. She was limited to smoking on my front porch and boy was she out there often. I was reminded how time consuming this crap addiction really is. We spent a lot of time outside of the car before we had to be somewhere, or after we were done with a sight seeing session, it was just ridiculous. She stunk... seriously you guys, she freaking stunk, even with the layer of after smoke perfume. Haha we thought that perfume covered the stank? Nope, it doesn't you just smell like smokey <insert your favorite scent here>.

 

I wasn't tempted once. So newbies please know that the struggle ends. You are always an addict but saying NOPE becomes easier.

[Doreensfree]

It's good to see you here sweetheart...

You have had your hands full..I know the distress living with someone with copd can be...

Your mum quit smoking ...this is great news...

Look how far you have come...a strong confident quit...

I agree one hundred per cent....it stinks....and trying to cover it with perfume....makes it worse...

My smoking friend does this too...and thinks I carnt smell it....

Best wishes to all...xxx

[bakon]

Your an angel

[Nancy]

Your an angel

I can't imagine dealing with all you have had going on...I agree with Bakon 100%!  Hope easier days are ahead, and glad you posted.  I know it will help others who may be struggling.

[Jenny]

:wub: Love ya DD.  Thanks for sharing some of your journey with us.  

 

When I think of the things I missed out on because I smoked.  It's a good reminder of how crazy it all was.

[Boo]

First of all, sorry about your mom.  COPD is bad action.

 

On the bright side...I don't think you have to worry about boredom setting in.  There's no time for it.

[ChRiSpY]

You are good people Ds

 

And I agree..it does pass.  I just had  a tragic situation as well... not a thought of smoking in sight.

 

Easy Peasy...right Sarge?