We just bought our house a few months ago and I kind of befriended a neighbor a few doors down, our children are the same age. While we were getting our kids from the bus stop she offered me some of her sub. I explained to her I don't eat meat and that I am vegan. She looked at me like I had two heads. The following day she asked me why and I told her some of the reasons, one being the way animals are treated. Her reaction was "my husband thinks that is very weird that u r like that and it's not like the animals know any different. Especially chickens they are not exactly smart." I was so disappointed and hurt. Not sure why, bc it's not like what she thinks actually matters, but nonetheless I was upset. The following day on my facebook I posted a quote that had a photo of cows in the slaughterhouse and it basically said u should know where ur food comes from. My step cousin actually commented "mmm steak". Things like this happen all the time and I am just amazed at all the ignorance that surrounds me. It really makes me realize just how differant being vegan makes me....just how different I look at everything in life. I am so thankful I found this forum, so I am able to connect with others....my vegan family. People who are able to understand.
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