Personal Narrative-The Harmful Effects Of Smoking

Tragically losing a loved one can be a damaging experience. Losing my grandfather two years ago took a large toll on me. He was the best grandfather I could have ever asked for. I knew I could always confide in him when I needed to the most. He died from many different diseases revolving around his poor addiction to cigarettes for the majority of his life. He had smoked since his early teens all the way into his sixties. Having this unsavory habit caused him to have heart, lung, and respiratory problems that no one should have to deal with. His pain and passing really proved to me the repercussions of how terrible smoking is, what it can do to your body, and the horrible outcome of smoking.
Ever since I was a little girl, my grandfather and I were always inseparable. From the time I received my first cell phone as a birthday present, to the time he passed, I would call him every week just to talk, say hello, and make an obligation to see my grandparents. I withhold the fondest memories growing up with him; cooking, baking, building, and having the most enjoyable time spent by his side. Any time my grandfather had a new project going on, he would inevitably invite me to help him. I recall the times helping him build a shed in his backyard, repair the swing set all of …show more content…
But, tobacco usage and promotion will not be going away anytime soon. People need to study the horrible facts about tobacco usage before they start using or even trying it. I believe stories similar to my grandfather’s truly show the health detriments and long term effects of smoking. I loved my grandfather more than anything else in the world, and I would give anything to have him back. He did not have the worst diseases or need the most invasive surgeries that could come from the cancers and diseases, but even the lighter end of the illness still causes traumatizing pain to not only the person smoking, but their whole