Hello, everyone. I've been lurking around this site for years (I realized I joined in 2002), and have been an on-and off (but mostly off) vegetarian since I was a teen.

About three weeks ago, I made a switch to a vegan diet, and I feel great about this decision physically, spiritually, and emotionally. I can't see myself ever going back to eating animal products.

The hard part is that I don't know any veg*n people. My partners are supportive of me but are content to be omnis, and my family are devoted meat-eaters from Texas.

I'm looking forward to sharing and becoming part of this awesome community.

Michelle