I've been making choices for 26 years. I have talked myself into and out of every kind of situation. I have always known right from wrong, although not always did I follow what may be known as the right path. For about half my life I have been a smoker. It began in middle school and has succeeded in taking over my life. I have tried to quit dozens of times. You could say that I have not tried hard enough. Today, like many other days, I choose to quit once again. Why will this time be different? Because I am different. I am mentally stronger now than ever before. I have learned how to tap into my subconscious and make peace with my past. A past that connects to betrayal and the feeling of lose. I understand that the next few days and weeks will be a challenge. I also know that I am ready for this challenge. I am ready to become to best woman that I can be. I am ready to share my love with the world and not fear judgement. I understand that feelings of shame and hurt will arise whi...