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Hi there. I am 31, not married, no kids, but I certainly hope one day to get there. It has been a very gradual process for me. I am also working towards becomming a vegan.

For me it is mostly about the animal. Health and the environment play a big part also, but I can no longer be a part of the cruelty. If it was a matter of just being the latter two, I could probably eat the occasional animal, but because it is mainly a case of love for the animal, then I can't eat them at all.

I have read both books you speak of and lots more, and have watched nauseating documentaries. I continue to do my research, no matter how hard it is to read/watch. I guess I come from the mindset now, of how did what's on my plate get there? Most people just eat, they do not think about how that food got on their plate. Even the by-products of animals are harvested in horrible ways as in eggs, milk, fur, leather, etc. You know what I mean.

Everyday, with the help of some fantastic authors, books, websites, and excellent vegan doctors, I am learning more and more how to replace and avoid animal products.

It is most definitely a journey, not something that most do overnight. I am working towards looking at my make-up, purses, shoes, clothing, home, etc. for animal products, and hope to one day be free of animals in my surroundings.

I applaud you on how you are working with your kids, so they understand where their food comes from. Most kids just do not know, and their parents could give a hoot.

You know what commercial I hate the most in the world right now. They have these famous actresses, pushing milk on our families. It pisses me off. The dairy industry will stop at nothing to cram milk down our kid's throats. I want to sream at them, milk is for calves, assholes!

When I have kids, they will be raised veggie. Period...end of story.

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