text: how does smoking affect us?   you've already been told of the physical effects. now, get a hold of the emotional ones. someone who dies from the effects of smoking needlessly leaves behind loved ones to mourn. my sister smoked heavily for years, she died 4 years ago and left 3 young adult children who'd already lost their father when they were teens. she now has beautiful grandchildren she will never see. it is slow suicide and is intrusive to others who suffer from asthma and allergies. second hand smoke is just as dangerous. just butt out while you still can!