I saw where ThreeCrows wrote today how she never really considered what smoking was doing to her body. Many smokers block the assimilation of this knowledge in order to sustain some semblance of a peace of mind while smoking. They don't want to know the truth, even though deep down they often recognize they are likely going to be in serious trouble if they don't quit. But ex-smokers often want to reinforce their ammunition to keep their resolve strong to sustain their quit. This links in this string can really help people visualize the dangers of smoking. If you ahve not already done so, please spend a little time reading the material in the links above to develop a deeper appreciation of what smoking was doing to you and why with what you know now your choice remains to never take another puff!
Joel
Some sample pictures from the strings above, although those strings also give detailed explanation of the damage from smoking and the repairs from quitting.
Normal city dweller non-smokers lung
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Smokers lung with cancer
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Smokers lung with emphysema
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