I just spent some time defending my beliefs over the phone with a friend. She just used every protest I've heard about veganism:
"Make sure I'm eating right and getting all my vitamins."
"Your son will have a hard time at school dealing with children who aren't vegetarian or vegan."
"I can understand not wanting to eat meat, but c'mon, cheese and milk aren't hurting the cow."
"You can't change the world."
"Enjoy life... why limit yourself on what you can eat? Why deprive yourself?"
"You don't know anything about nutrition; I suggest you and your husband take a cooking class."
This know-it-all claimed that since she's older and has dealt with vegetarians and vegans before, she knows more. I know I should just ignore everything she just said... after all, this is coming from the same person who thinks Diet Coke is better than regular Coke... but I still can't help but feel upset.
Any kind words would be appreciated...
2007-05-21
13:51:03
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Vegetarian & Vegan