For Cliff, the turning point came in the most life-altering way imaginable. In his powerful video testimony, he shares.
Life totally changed for me when I woke up and I didn’t have my leg anymore.
That moment marked the beginning of a new chapter, one where he chose to take back control of his health and go smokefree.
Cliff had smoked for decades. Like many, he used cigarettes as a crutch, a coping mechanism woven into the fabric of daily life. But the consequences caught up with him. Losing his leg was a wake-up call that couldn’t be ignored.
With support from the Smokefree Somerset team, Cliff began his journey to quit. It wasn’t easy, but he found strength in the people around him and in his own determination to live a better, healthier life.
You really do need to want to give up, but once you do, everything starts to change.
Cliff’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to make a change. His courage and honesty are already inspiring others across Somerset to reflect on their own reasons for quitting.
👉 Watch the full video of Cliff sharing his smoke free journey
If you or someone you know, has been thinking about stopping smoking, our free Smokefree Somerset service are here to help you find the best solution to quit for good. You can contact the team online via their website www.smokefreesomerset.org.uk or over the phone 01823 356222, or via email smokefree@somerset.gov.uk
