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Good question.

How would you do Anything that is "against the norm"? Sometimes those closest to you are helpful and understanding..sometimes not-so-much. I would try to explain it to them patiently, and maybe they will come around. You'd be surprised how much people will respect your choices, if you respect them enough to talk to them straight-up. If not, then you just be yourself and don't worry about it.

It's not easy being in that situation. If needed, you could also prepare your own meals, as many Vegans do.

^^The above person made a great answer. It can certainly be difficult, but just be careful not to get into discussions or arguments about it with anyone, especially family. Everyone makes their own choices and some people decide to routinely do things that may not be agreeable with you and your personal values, but if you remember that everyone's learning individually, it doesn't matter so much what they are doing, as long as you stick true to your own values. I only let a person know what I think about my lifestyle and how one might go about it if they're interested. This has really helped me survive with this lifestyle, and I prefer this attitude. I am not only vegan, but pretty environmentalist all around, and that is reflected in not just my dietary choices, but so many of my other choices day to day, and I'm living with people who also do not do these things. So I've definitely got where you're coming from!

Some really good technical tips for cooking and preparing your food would be to make sure that the surfaces you prepare it on are free of meat or dairy residues (like grease from fried chicken or something), the pots, pans, and utensils are clean, the containers your store the food in are clean (plastic food storage can tend to have greases and meat smells linger in it, especially if hand washed yucky) and lastly, that any of your plates, bowls and utensils are clean. I've actually been doing the same thing you've been doing with my family, and it's best to (politely) scoot things around in the fridge so you can easily find your vegan food in one area, while doing the same in the cupboard for your food. Also, sometimes people want to get something for you at the store, but, many of them have NO clue whatsoever to look for! Think of something specific and be specific about what you need if they offer. it might help to write down brand names and write down no-no ingredients. When people get you stuff you can't eat (happens a lot with processed food and its hidden animal ingredients), let them know politely that it won't work for you, although you appreciate the offer. If you want, and if they want to do this, ask if you can receive money to go to the store and buy a few things. My mom has wanted to help me out getting by and I simply told her I need to buy these things on my own because I know she feels clueless looking for things for me to eat at the store. I also prepare meat and dairy foods for her grandkids because I'm not in charge about what they eat, (though I gave the 7 year old the option of only eating vegetarian when I watch him) so there's living with some non-vegan people for ya! I just make sure their food doesn't contaminate mine, and wash my hands well when finished. Good luck!!

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