Personal Success Stories

Tyler’s Story

Tyler, a photographer from rural Alabama, smoked her first cigarette at age 9. By the time she was 16, Tyler smoked every day and eventually began smoking a pack each day. Tyler and her husband wanted to have a baby, so Tyler decided to call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for help to quit smoking. Tyler says without hesitation, “Calling that number changed my life.”

Anne’s Story

Anne, a single mom from Indiana, tried to quit smoking many times. Seeing a CDC Tips from Former Smokers^® ad gave her hope and a glimpse of what a cigarette-free life can be like. Anne quit with the support of her family, and was more determined to never smoke again. Anne says she’s living better than she ever imagined.

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Page last reviewed: June 25, 2019

Content source: Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion