A man’s incredible decision to quit smoking after more than two decades has captured the attention of X users. Rohit Kulkarni, a retail and channel sales professional, shared his journey on the social media platform, sparking a wave of encouragement.
A Personal Triumph
I have been smoking 10 cigarettes a day for the last 24 years daily.
Don’t want to do the math and arrive at a total, it’s scary !
On the day of Janmashtami this year, I decided to quit and it’s been 17 days since I touched a cigarette.
So happy for myself !!!
— Rohit Kulkarni (@RohitKoolkarni) September 10, 2024
Rohit revealed in his post:
“I have been smoking 10 cigarettes a day for the last 24 years. I decided to quit on Janmashtami, and it’s been 17 days since I touched a cigarette. So happy for myself!”
The post, which has garnered 9.4 lakh views and nearly 19,000 likes, quickly went viral. Many users congratulated him, offering advice and sharing their own experiences of quitting.
Supportive Responses
A retired colonel commented, “I smoked 15-18 cigarettes a day from 1982 to 1996. On 4th January 1996, I crushed my Wills packet and threw it away. I haven’t touched a cigarette since. Be strong, fight one day at a time.”
Another user suggested, “When you feel the urge, sip lukewarm water and roll it around your gums. It helped me quit after smoking 40 a day.”
Many others shared their own stories, encouraging Kulkarni to stay strong and keep moving forward.
A Viral Milestone
With the post continuing to gain traction, it serves as a reminder of the power of community support on social media, as people come together to encourage positive life changes. Kulkarni’s decision to quit smoking, supported by countless others, highlights the collective strength in shared experiences.
