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Real Stories
Corinne "Ask others how they quit and learn from their experience."
Tito "I needed to think beyond myself. It wasn’t fair to my family and my children."
Kendyl "Use the patch. Chew the gum. Just don’t stop trying."
Ida "I made a plan this time."
Steve "I went to a cessation class. Peer group support was my success."
Katrina "With the patch, I didn’t have to quit smoking alone."
Ronaldo "Don’t wait until it’s too late to quit."
Kathleen "When I’m stressed, I reach for my running shoes instead of a cigarette."
Michael "Don't give up giving up cigarettes."

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Have you quit smoking? Are you thinking about quitting or know someone who is? We want to hear from you. Your stories can help motivate others to try to quit and can inspire friends and family to support a smoker who’s quitting.

Join the conversation, connect with other quitters in Massachusetts and share your story on the Make Smoking History Facebook page.

 

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When did you start smoking?*
When did you quit smoking?
     
How many cigarettes did you smoke per day?
When did you decide to quit?
How many times did you try to quit?*
What worked for you?
How is your life different now that you quit?
Tell us your story! We'd like to hear anything else you'd like to share about your experience quitting.*
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