I couldn't find a single word to say.
Linda took me by the hand and, for the first time, acknowledged that she could no longer control her habit.
Confesó que algunos días había llegado a fumar hasta diez cigarrillos, mientras me aseguraba que lo había dejado hacía mucho tiempo.
He was ashamed to ask for help and, over time, had ended up convincing himself that the danger was exaggerated.
I told her that addiction was a problem that needed treatment, but that lies and ignoring medical warnings also had consequences.
Over the next few days, Linda agreed to receive professional help.
Under medical supervision, he began working to quit tobacco.
La visitaba todos los días.
Mi madre también iba. A veces simplemente se sentaba a su lado en silencio, sin decir una sola palabra.
Siete semanas después, nuestra hija nació prematuramente.
La llamamos Sophie.
