CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Amanda B.: Smoking, Family, and Pain

Amanda had her first taste of the addictive power of cigarettes when she was in elementary school. In her 11-year-old mind, smoking seemed OK. After all, some of her family members smoked, so she tried it herself—and she soon became a regular smoker. In this video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Amanda talks about the pain that smoking brought to her family.


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[jage]

Daddy smoked since he was 8. Daddy died of COPD diabetes cancer colon. He was still smoking on oxygen. Daddy was 6'1. When daddy died he shrank to 5'3!!! I'm his daughter and I'm 5'6. U can't even imagine looking down at your dad. He was 65 pounds. He was 73. Don't smoke. I never have. Never will. I miss my dad😭😭😭😭😭😭

[sterlingraynor]

Such a beautiful lady so brave to tell her story

[charliedearing]

I quit smoking almost a month ago it's been hard but I refuse to go back. My bf still smokes so it's hard

[Fotosaurus]

I thought since she is so beautiful, she must be an actress. No, she is not and her story is heart rending. I quit nine years ago, and I guess I need to be reminded why I quit. And for that I have to thank her. My cousin has stage four lung cancer, and it's just a matter of time.

[dudechillout]

i swear if i still see people smok8ng 30 years from now, im giving up on humanity

[romeoderoseii]

Then this made me sad looking at her cry ..

[OneLifeLive]

My neighbor was smoking but he stopped because he didn’t want to die and leave his children 👶 and grandchildren

[robmoir]

IF YOU SMOKE THESE ARE GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STOP IF YOU DO N T SMOKE CIGARETTES THEN DO N T EVER START

[michaelcampos]

Smoking is a prohibition cause if I were you I would not continue smoking for ahead of times I agree with you Amanda I have my aunt that lives here she smokes ahead of times but she's trying to quit I have hopes for you Amanda with that being said you are a bravery person I'm sorry about your child causes of all this but sometimes people learn from there mistakes but now that you know your changed woman I'm glad you stop smoking smoking is not worth it it's a waste of money for everything that messed up everyone lives for

[scarytime]

seen people with no legs still smoking, they are still going to smoke.

[pantyflash]

Like, even though smoking runs in the family, you've triumphed over them ciggies. You go, girl!

[yidel]

looks like they don't let her wipe her tears

[frankbracken]

hey Amanda! I quit smoking! now I weigh 400lbs and have 1st stage diabetes! got any advice for that??? I'm waiting for your answer.

[michaela.orlando]

Did Amanda's farther survive his lung cancer?

[blazbohinc]

lol tells her story, jet still smoke .. ..

[pantyflash]

Like, you're way too gorgeous to be smokin' them ciggies.  You go, girl!