Shelly W.
Shelly reflects on how hard it has been to give up smoking, and the difficult stuggles that go with it.
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Real Stories
Learn how other Arizonans have successfully quit, plan to stay quit, or have found the courage to quit again.
Learn how other Arizonans have successfully quit, plan to stay quit, or have found the courage to quit again.
Quitting is tough. The good news is you're not alone. Thousands of people right here in Arizona try to quit tobacco every day. More than 150,000 Arizonans quit tobacco last year. While everyone's attempt to quit is different, you'll be surprised to see there are many people experiencing the exact same fears and frustrations as you. Listen to these real stories from people just like you struggling with tobacco addiction.
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Have a quit story of your own? Share your story and we’ll post it here for others to read. You can also have your quit story considered for video production.
Dear Me
Real people write an inspirational letter to themselves about their tobacco addiction and the reasons behind their desire to quit.
Real people write an inspirational letter to themselves about their tobacco addiction and the reasons behind their desire to quit.
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Behind The Letter
Learn more about the people behind the letter, their struggle with tobacco addiction, and the reasons why they want to quit.
Learn more about the people behind the letter, their struggle with tobacco addiction, and the reasons why they want to quit.
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Arizona Residents
People just like you are quitting tobacco every day. These Arizonans could be your neighbor, a friend, or a co-worker.
People just like you are quitting tobacco every day. These Arizonans could be your neighbor, a friend, or a co-worker.
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ASHLine Clients
Find out what our clients have to say about their experience working with the quit coaches at the Arizona Smokers’ Helpline.
Find out what our clients have to say about their experience working with the quit coaches at the Arizona Smokers’ Helpline.
Quit Stories
Quitters tell their story – how they quit, what worked and what didn't, their reasons for quitting, and how being tobacco-free has changed their life.
Quitters tell their story – how they quit, what worked and what didn't, their reasons for quitting, and how being tobacco-free has changed their life.
Ann Marie S.
When the doctor told Ann Marie that a life-changing surgery wouldn't happen if she didn't quit, she says this was her wake-up call.
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When the doctor told Ann Marie that a life-changing surgery wouldn't happen if she didn't quit, she says this was her wake-up call.
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Brian C.
Brian remembers the day he started smoking like it was yesterday and talks about how events throughout his life have contributed to his addiction.
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Brian remembers the day he started smoking like it was yesterday and talks about how events throughout his life have contributed to his addiction.
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Debbe K.
Diagnosed with a "slight" case of emphysema, Debbe talks about how she saved her life by quitting smoking.
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Diagnosed with a "slight" case of emphysema, Debbe talks about how she saved her life by quitting smoking.
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Jody D.
Jody has quit before, only to start again. But this time she’s determined because of recent family illnesses.
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Jody has quit before, only to start again. But this time she’s determined because of recent family illnesses.
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Val H.
After 28 years of smoking, and losing her father to lung cancer, Val decided it was time to quit for good.
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After 28 years of smoking, and losing her father to lung cancer, Val decided it was time to quit for good.
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Irene S.
At 65 years old, Irene knows she is ready to quit, and found a creative way to help keep her on track.
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At 65 years old, Irene knows she is ready to quit, and found a creative way to help keep her on track.
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Rebecca K.
Rebecca decides that smoking is not worth it, and gets help from her family to start quitting.
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Rebecca decides that smoking is not worth it, and gets help from her family to start quitting.
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