Cravings and Healing
Mary discusses the intense cravings that resurface after quitting smoking and how they mirror the emotional pain experienced during therapy. She reassures listeners that while the suffering may feel as acute as it did initially, it won't last as long. The journey of healing is not linear, and even on tough days, progress is being made, even if it doesn't feel that way.In this clip
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