[Graleyne]

I have been vegetarian since I was around 12 or 13. A friend of mine's mother was very against eating meat and was one of those types that used shock to get people's attention.

So she explained to us what exactly went on in slaughter houses, and showed us pictures of some of it (my parents were NOT HAPPY). That did it for me.

I've gotten a little better over the years. DH and the kids like meat and I cook it for them sometimes - usually though DH has to cook it himself.

I cook with dairy products sometimes, and I'm OK with Sushi occasionally.

However, I plan on switching to a completely raw vegan diet next year for health reasons.