I live with my mum, she probally would give in easily if I wanted them back. My friends wouldn't help. Plus that isn't really stopping, its forcing myself not to.
David, my dad used to smoke like.. 30 before I was born.
Advice, try drinking water whenever you feel like you want a cig.
water really helps. In case you're out, try keeping a small water bottle with you.
My dad quit IMMEDIATELY with this technique (a headache in the first 3 days though)