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I smoked for 30 years... had l known how easy it was to quit l would have done so years ago. I have not had one in 9 years, was diagnosed with emphysema seven years ago.

Here lately things have not been the best. I went on oxygen four months ago. Still can go without sometimes, but I still look out that window every morning and say thank you. I keep thinking things will change but know they won't. I guess we just have to accept what we can do and cannot. Have really enjoyed reading other stories. Some of the things I am going through are not all that pleasant...

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