Kids are a great megaphone. "Mom, when will you stop smoking?" I remember as a kid, hating the smoke that permeated my household and the tobacco addiction that seemed to be more important than my health and safety. I hated the smell, the second-hand taste, the way it made all of our clothes and hair smell. I should have spoken up more. I regret staying silent. My mother died too young, and although cigarettes weren't the direct cause for her demise, it certainly contributed to an unhealthy lifestyle.
Silence is not the solution. Action is the solution. Keep speaking up for what you believe in, and keep finding supporters - other voices - to help you. Cancer is a beast and the fight to end cancer CAN BE ENDED in your lifetime. Walk, donate, speak up, write, get involved:
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2 comments:
Julie
I agree 100 % that the kids are the voice that will change the world. I hope that the world will start listening.
Keep your kids involved and teach them about the ways they can make a difference.
All four of my kids RELAY and my daughter told me last week, I think I will be an Event Chair for Relay For Life one day mom. Sounds like a plan I told her!
Let's get rid of the BEAST and hope that ACS does not need to celebrate their 150th b day!
HLB
great point Heather!
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