“I found that doing something I loved…that’s what helped me.”

Phillep
Smoked for 35 years, Tobacco-free for 2 years
2 Years Tobacco-free
Phillep, a former tobacco user, shares his quitting story

In Their Own Words...

My Story

“I found that doing something I loved, like working on cars, took my mind off of wanting to smoke. I believe that’s what helped me.”

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