Thank you for this story that can serve as food for thought for other smokers. It is an expensive, unpleasant and harmful vice. There are some deep reasons for smokers to stay in the habit of smoking, but the responsibility to others and to one's own body is a good motivation to quit. It is very encouraging to be able to overcome an addiction, it means you can set goals and achieve them. Thanks for the interactions with other writers, @lightpen.
Thank you @theinkwell for providing the platform.