My name is Teresa Beaudette. I am a 42 year old white female from South Carolina.I started smoking at 16 years old. I smoked Marlboro,pall Mall,Montclaire and many others. Over the years my smoking increased and eventually I was up to over a pack a day.When I became pregnant the first time, I tried to quit for the baby and it took me about 4 months. I started back right after giving birth. I continued to smoke and then became pregnant again 9 years later. I found it harder to stop smoking this time. I remember standing behind my house hiding the fact that I was smoking cigarette butts that I could find anywhere. I was so ashamed of my behavior and was nearly 6 months pregnant before I was made to stop by my husband. I again started back smoking after giving birth. November 2012, we were planning to drive to Michigan for Thanksgiving with family. I as always, planned how I could smoke in the car for so long with others. I knew the further North we went the colder it would be and rolling the window down each time was sure to make people unhappy. I went into my local store to buy my cigarettes for the trip and saw the display for Krave. I looked at and asked questions. They handed me a pamplet and I bought a disposable to try that day. I realized 2 things, first, I wasn’t having a nicotene withdrawal and second, there was no enjoyment to the electronic cigarette. I thought well this may work for the trip but probably not for the long haul. I purchased a starter kit and a pack of refills and also bought a usb car charger. I began using these the next day when our trip started. My husband loved the fact that there was no nasty cigarette smell,my daughter loved the fact that the window wasn’t blasting freezing cold air on her while I smoked. I was still amazed that I had no desire for an actual cigarette. When We arrived in Michigan, we started mingling with friends and family. Those who smoked, went outside to do so, in the 25 degree weather. I went with them because that is what I was used to doing when i smoked. I however only needed a few puffs and I was done and they were still smoking away. I realized that the social enjoyment of smoking was not there, but I was proud of myself for sticking to my plan and using the electronic cigarette instead of the traditional one. I had people asking questions about it and how i liked it, and I think I even sold some people on trying it themselves. That was November 2012.I have not touched a regular cigarette since I started using Krave. At first my wheezing got worse and I thought that can’t be a good sign. These things must not be good for you, but ZI kept at it. After about a month all of the wheezing stopped and my coughing stopped and I realized that the wheezing was just my lungs clearing up and breaking up all the goop that had built up in there from the past 26 years of smoking. I still use Krave electronic cigarette today, and I hope they are always available. I feel without a doubt, that the electronic cigarette alone is responsible for getting me off of the traditional cigarette. I know they say that it is not backed yet by the FDA and whatever other agencies are involved, but I feel like at some point, we the people should be able to decide if the positive outweigh the negative and if the possible dangers are worth the risk. I would not stop using the electronic cigarette if it stayed available.