Oh, Nour. This is heartbreaking.

…nd her mood off, she could smoke three packs, and no one could dare to make her stop or smoke less. She loved smoking so much that she wouldn’t put down the cigarette off her beautiful slim fingers, even when the doctor was examining her. Her love for smoking led her to dismiss all the warnings and suggestions from her friends about her weakening body. Until one day, my dad heard her coughing so hard that he had to drag her to a private doctor, only …
When You Should Stop Trying Harder
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Nour Boustani
Deb Palmer
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Aug 8, 2024
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Oh, Nour. This is heartbreaking. My children would relate to you. They watched me chain smoke until a near-death experience blessed me with the conditions I needed to stop. I love the way you honor her today with your zest for life.
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Written by Deb Palmer
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