About Me: Irish Veggie Chick with Multi Personality Disorder...;)

How I became a veggie: My daughter asked me why the meat on her plate was called Chicken. I told her the truth and she welled up with tears at which time I did the same. That was it for me. That moment brought me back to the moment I realized what meat was as a child and was also horrified by it. I was raised where you ate what was on the plate like it or not..I want better for my little girls and my now four year old makes veggie choices on a daily basis. Always asking if an animal was hurt by what her food is first. It's a good thing she LOVES veggies. She hates soy milk, but were working on it. I don't push my lifestyle on other people. I would resent someone doing that to me. I am not as strict as most are. I still cook non vegan (dairy)items for my kids now and than but someone from this site suggested Rice milk rather than soy and I am in love! My kids drink it and love it. I am proud to say other than momentary slip ups when out eating I am almost vegan. I am trying to educate myself on PETA approved products. I read labels. It has become an everyday part of my life and one of my favorite things about myself. Now if I could kick my two ciggies a day habit...like I did animal products...life would rock. Progress not perfection...but it's awesome to know I finally have a healthy addiction!