I’ve heard the worst kind of smoker is an ex-smoker, because we come off as hypocritical when speaking negatively of cigarettes. However doesn’t it speak volumes that even people who once were nicotine lovers eventually come to their senses as well? I don’t think it is hypocritical, i think it is important.

Smoking cigarettes is basically committing a slow suicide.

With that said, let me give a brief description of my opinion on suicide. I look at it as selfish, as leaving your family & friends with all of your problems to deal with & taking the “easy” way out. I once heard someone describe it as giving a final “F you” to the people who love you. Committing suicide is being weak & leaving this life – this life that the Lord gave you intentionally. Throwing away your future & breaking the hearts of your loved ones.

So why would you inhale all of those bad chemicals? Why would you purposely hurt your body over & over again? Every cigarette you smoke you’re basically telling your loved ones you’d rather die than be here with them. & If you have children..

I know from personal experience how hard it is to quit. I also know how much better it feels. Any smoker has heard the dangers of health risks over & over. You continue to smoke because you only think you will be the only one affected by your actions, but in the end, it’s your family, your spouse, your future children & grandchildren that are affected by your habit. 

Things may seem bad now, but you’re on this Earth for a reason & your life will get better. What if, right when things start to work out, you begin to lose everything all over again because of your health problems? 

Yes it’s hard to quit. Keep reminding yourself, temporary negative, permanent positive. One day you will be glad you put down the lighter. 

Trust me.