I’m Jessica, 38 years old, and a few months ago, I decided to quit smoking. I had been smoking for over 20 years, and although I knew it wasn’t good for me, I never fully understood the extent of the damage until I made the decision to stop. I expected it to be tough, but I wasn’t prepared for the impact it would have on my appearance and overall well-being.
When I first quit, it didn’t take long for the nicotine withdrawal symptoms to kick in. At first, I didn’t even realize what was happening. I remember thinkin...