True enough. I know that there are a lot of people here who have kids and I want to make sure they are aware that I am not kidding when I say that I'm furious with my parents right now. I won't speak to them and am being extremely cross about the whole thing. I am pretty sure this is hurting them.

If you ever find yourself in this position with your kids (or anyone who is in your care for anything) in regards to smoking--don't give in! I think I need to be this angry at my parents right now because what it actually is is anger at myself. I'll simmer down. I know it is really hard for them to stick to their guns but THANK GOD THEY ARE. It's very weird to have so much hostility combined with a lot of gratefulness.

Anyway, smoking has lots of consequences before people start looking like Bryan and Noni, and I think it's best to feel them as intensely as possible so that you DON'T end up looking like them.